There are, sure, sculptures and cool graffiti and murals. There are so many forms of art. But little things you do around your house can be art too. Little details can make your home more you. I wish I had pictures of the palm tree I created out of markers, paper and tape for my bedroom as a teenager. I loved it!
Right now Tony and I do not have the ability to paint in our house. Which sucks because I would LOVE to do some really nice things. But I’m not allowing that to limit my creativity. Part of creativity is learning to work within and around limitations and boundaries.
We bought ceiling fans for the summer and I knew immediately I wanted to do something to spruce them up.
Ceiling Fan Blades Await
Since we have Buffalo Bills related things all over the living room, I figured I’d do a Buffalo Bills themed ceiling fan. I taped off where I wanted borders, drew the Bills symbols (new and old school) on cardboard, cut those out and used them as stencils.
In progress!!
I didn’t strive for perfection. I learned years ago from a Holly Lisle (that one is an affiliate link because I adore her writing classes) class that “perfect never finishes” and I have been having issues with perfectionism (and “safe never starts”) my whole life. The fear of “why do it if it won’t be perfect” will keep you from not only achieving your dreams, but basically living your life.
All done!
I love our fan. It pulls all the Buffalo Bills things together and helps to make it more of a football fan room (heehee, the pun was not intended but was kinda cute) instead of just a living room.
My point isn’t “paint your fans!!” but instead find other ways to bring art into your every day life. Put your drawings or paintings up in your house and rotate them as you get better or fall more in love with newer or other pieces. Crochet a throw for your couch! Paint your nightstand (I did that too!!). Find ways to create pieces that stand out in your life and make you fall more in love with your surroundings.
Rebecca Galardo Art 