Ever since Pearl was old enough to start finger painting, I've tried to incorporate some kind of art into our everyday routine. While I cook dinner, doodling at the doctor's office, sending homemade cards in the mail, etc. I love to display it in unexpected ways, and I think with the right medium it doesn't have to dominate your decor. She did the 3 trees above with a gold paint pen, which I added to our gallery wall in the living room.
When my Lulu and Jack calendar ran out, I talked her into painting me something for each month. I pulled out all my favorite colors and she came up with the rest. (The cake is for Pops' birthday!) I love water color pencils (and paper) for things like this because they can go back over them with water and a paint brush if they want.
And you can't go wrong with watercolors- I'm thinking about ordering 4 Muji Acrylic Frames for these that I can easily swap out...
P is really into stamps right now, so we've been using them for gift wrapping with Postal Paper and for her Valentines with heat embossing.
For kids' spaces, I love the freedom of displaying their artwork with tape, magnets, and push pins. I think it's important that it lacks structure and doesn't have to be too perfect or precious!!
Artwork above an upholstered headboard.
When it comes to purchasing art for kids' spaces, I think it should be something playful that also reflects your own personal style. Here's a few of my favorites:
Eric Carle Art, Prints, and Posters
Coloring book pages to color and frame: Rosie Flo, Doodles, Draw Me A Lion, The Fashion Coloring Book, and the MoMA Coloring Book
P.S. Ikat Animal Trays, storing your kid's art, Canvas Sketchbooks, Watercolor techniques for kids, DIY Kids Plates, and 10 ways art is important!
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Love the calendars she did for you!
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