Pinecone Decoration

It's the holiday season.  Time to decorate your space for the holidays.  Here's a simple decoration that can be put together.  Take a couple glass containers.  Fill each one with pinecones.  Toss in red & green ornaments.  Or you can add glass beads.  Place the decoration on a table, fireplace mantel, or the kitchen counter. 

Crystal Forest

I created this crystal forest as a concept graphic design for a project.  I used triangles & diamonds to create the crystals.  I added a sun in the background.  Different shades of colors were used to enhance the design.

Calendar Art

It's almost the end of the year.  If you've purchased a calendar with pictures, don't throw it away.  Instead pull out your favorite pictures.  Then frame the picture for an instant artwork.  You can also place the picture inside a shadowbox.  As the seasons change, rotate the picture with another one from the calendar.

Seashell Decoration

Seashells can be arranged in glass containers to make a nice table centerpiece.  Choose a glass vase or container of your choice.  Carefully place the seashells inside the vase or container.  Try to mix seashells of different varieties. Place the arrangement on a table or desk.  Sand can also be added to the bottom of the glass before adding the shells.

Lotus Flower

 

Often I begin sketching small objects. I eventually turn the objects into something else.  That's how this drawing was created. I began with a lotus flower then I turned the flower into a swan.  I added more flowers, water, and a sunset to complete the picture.

Chalkboard Art

Sometimes just changing an artwork with a new piece can change the look of your room.  A chalkboard can be a fun way to create a new art either daily or weekly.  Purchase any size chalkboard that can be hung on a wall.  Draw your favorite design using colored or white chalk.  Then rotate with a new art the next day. 

Gift Wrapped Shoeboxes

What can you do with empty shoeboxes?  You can create your own customized storage boxes.  Take your favorite gift wrapping paper.  Wrap the lid of the box.  Then wrap the entire box.  Add a label on the outside of the box for your storage items.  These boxes can be used as gift boxes too.