- Next choose a spot for your project. There are many locations that would be ideal for a creative project. Besides the largest walls and doors in your room, try the space over your doors, the unadorned step risers, the area over your washer and dryer or bathroom mirror, or trim around your windows or doors.
- Take a deep breath, relax, and map out your project. You’re now building your Creative Confidence! You can use chalk to outline directly on the surface, or create a design concept board or sketch. Experiment with the colors and decide what will be your most dominate color. Even though you’ve made a good plan, some of the best projects happen in the moment. Remain open to your possibilities while you’re in the process of creating.
- Ok, so this whole idea of free handing may still be a bit scary for you. And if that’s the deal, you can minimize the fear by creating (or purchasing) stencils for some uniformity. I mention purchasing hesitantly - not because there aren’t great stencils on the market, but because I think you’ll achieve a greater sense of satisfaction when your project is done. You can also use tracing paper.
- If you’re still nervous about creating directly on the walls; or live in a place where you’re prohibited by a lease or other restriction, then create on canvas. A large canvas is just as good as a wall mural - and you can take it with you when you move. Using an un-stretched canvas you might also try to create a mural for your floor (also known as an art floorcloth).
- When you’re done, document this success in your project files and start on your next project!
Be creative and enjoy the process!
Lise
