Alttext's post on creating easy wall art out of simple, cheap materials generated a lot of interest. Here's another method that produces some pretty spectacular results:
DIY Jewel Case Frames: Wonderful Wall Art Faster than you can say Polar Bears!
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"We found a clever project that uses CD jewel cases to make rearrangeable, refillable, photo frames for those empty walls of yours. Watch our first ever Photojojo video tutorial and see how you can get...
John Alspach of Shiny Robot and Rosalux helps me understand what makes a "found object" become art, and how to starting seeing it.
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So John, what is your artistic specialty?
Turning garbage into gold!
You mentioned to me that you have a DIY approach to art. Please explain.
I dropped my college art major because I felt I could do more on my own. I've been doing it more or less ever since. You don't need to be initiated into the mysteries of the art...
Yesterday we discussed using decorative fabric to create art. Today we’re going to tackle something a bit more adventurous, so hang on!
Calling all Picassos
Take a trip to your local art supply store and pick up a large stretched canvas and create a masterpiece of your own. If you’re worried about your artistic ability, don’t be!
Skip the Brush
Use utensils such as small paint rollers for wide expanses of geometric color and sponges for...
A fellow Curbly poster recently raised a question concerning large, vacant walls void of not only art but color. This is such a common complaint, the query seemed to deserve a post all of its own.
Filling vast wall spaces with multiple framed pieces of art can be expensive, and the busy look might not be what you’re going for. So how about one big piece of art? Still too expensive you say? Read on you doubting Thomasinas....
It’s a Frame Up!
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For a...