Nursery Art Decisions

Things have pretty much fallen into place for the nursery design (only a few, minor changes since my last post)...except the main art piece.  I just can't decide.  I thought I'd share the prints that I'm currently waffling over (all are pictured on the left side above the dresser).

First is "The Meadow" by Melanie Severin.

I like the calm, fluid feel and the touches of pink.  It might be nice for our baby girl to have at least a little pink in her shared nursery.  It incorporates the aqua and some green.  Possibly not the exact shades of green in the pillows, but I think it would look okay.

Another option is "Photo-synthesis No. 6" by Satsuki Shibuya.

It has a lot more green in it and more of a masculine feel to me.  There is a touch of aqua.  I'm not sold on it for some reason.

The third print is "Salvation Mountain" by Britt Bass Turner.

It has a more child-like feel to me.  It's colorful and maybe a bit busy and Seth isn't too sure about it (maybe better for the playroom?). I don't know what it is, but something keeps drawing me back to this one.

Lastly, is another Britt Bass Turner piece entitled "Swoop".

My main concern is the mint green color (upper right quadrant).  Possibly not the best addition with the other greens we have going on in the room.

I would really like to make a decision this week and get the darn thing ordered.  Then I can finalize some other details.

Which print would you choose?  I think I've narrowed it down to option #1 or option #3.  I'd love to hear your opinions!

Large DIY Black & White Abstract Art

Knock-offs and variations of West Elm's abstract black and white art are popping up everywhere (like here, here, here, and here).  I'm not one to jump on every bandwagon that rolls by, but I couldn't pass this project up.  I knew it would be the perfect artwork for behind our sofa.

Instead of purchasing 30"x40" canvases (read: $$$), I decided to use some thin plywood.  I purchased a large piece and had it cut down to size in the store.  At home, I sanded the edges and attached some scrap wood so that I could later attach the frame.

I primed and painted the plywood.

Yes.  I used a wheelbarrow as my "easel".  

Then I attempted to get creative with my black paint.

I painted some pine lattice and then attached it to my scrap wood to frame out my work.

Seth used some picture wire and hung them above the sofa for me.

I love the bold statement that the new art pieces make.

After reading through the tutorial from Bliss at Home (which, sadly, I found weeks after making the art), I think I will just use a wooden frame and drop cloth from now on when I need a large canvas - how smart!  Guess that's why I'm still a baby DIYer/blogger.