DIY wall paintings on individual boards. DIY modular paintings: types

Good day to all. Recently I went to visit a friend and saw on her wall a beautiful picture made of sequins. I really liked it and I wanted one too. I went to the store, looked at the pictures, at the prices. It turned out to be a little expensive. Then I decided to make a painting with my own hands, the kind that I need and without spending a lot of money. I want to show you what I did.

To make it I needed:
- Styrofoam of the required size or cardboard covers.
- Ruler.
- Wallpaper.
- Knife.
- Scissors.
- Glue (VPA, moment).
- Sequins.
- Beads.
- Pencil, felt-tip pen.
- Free time, patience and imagination.

I saw pictures of complex work, but since I have no experience, I decided to do something simpler first. And so, I took polystyrene foam (refrigerator packaging, although a cardboard box will do). Using a ruler and pencil, I drew a square of the required size and, armed with a knife, cut it out.

Then I covered it with wallpaper. You can take plain wallpaper (or fabric of any texture). I chose one with a not bright pattern.

Stages of work "Rowan"

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1. Select the required frame size, cut out the fiberboard - this is the basis of the work.
2. Sketch.

3. Prime the fiberboard (water + PVA glue), paint with water dispersion paint + gouache.
4. While it dries, prepare the dough of the desired color. You can paint with aniline dyes during kneading (color the water), and here we are... Roll out the dough, cover it with a layer of green gouache, knead it, mix it, it becomes too soft - add flour

5. We picked up branches; they were mostly birch or elm. Light lines marked the direction of the branch.

6. Leaf - roll into a ball, flatten it so that it turns out on both sides with sharp tips. Flatten it into a flat cake and work with a cutter - veins and sharp edges.

7. We start from the bottom layer and on top of the branch. Leaf by leaf, somewhere they are on their own, somewhere they overlap each other, somewhere they bend. Moisten the joint with water + glue.

You see, the work is not molded at once, but the branch grows. We mask the junctions of branches under leaves.

8. We simplified the painting - we decided to paint the leaves first, and then sculpt the berries. Practical!

The painting is mostly gouache, but there is also some watercolor. The work is delicate, because... Do not stain the base.

9. Dirty work again! Dough colored with gouache is brighter after drying than with food coloring.

10. Helpers!!! The berries were formed into clusters, for this it is better to look at your work from a distance.

There is no photo of how rowan bunches were painted. It’s boring if they’re all the same tone, so we tinted them a little.
11. This stage is also difficult - varnishing, concentration is required. The background is not touched at all (matte and rough), only the branch with the berries is varnished.

12. Another highlight - ladybugs. They molded them separately, painted them, varnished them and glued them on.

This is the final triptych. "Gifts of Autumn"

This is a graphical diagram of the stages of work, if something is not clear. Try - create - give yourself and your friends a good mood!!!

300 grams of “extra” salt (one glass)

300 grams of flour (two cups)

200 milligrams of water (almost a full glass)

1 tbsp. spoon of subs. oils

Probably, paintings are one of the oldest accessories for decorating your own home. The question of how to make paintings with your own hands may cause logical confusion - of course, draw, but what else? But let’s assume you don’t know how to draw. Or you know how, but are not yet ready to present your work to the public, even at home.

But even in this case, you have every right to call yourself an artist! After all, there are many ways to make a picture yourself - turn to decorative and applied arts, sculpt a masterpiece in a graphics editor, cut an annual subscription of your favorite magazine into collages. Or indulge in spontaneous painting and throw paint at the canvas from a distance of several meters. Or maybe frame dried flowers or bags of sugar taken from a cafe?

There are many more possibilities than you thought! We will please you - the article will talk about how to push your creative boundaries, and not about how to drive yourself deeper into them. Our goal is not to get an “A” in drawing, but to express our character through interior decoration.

• Look for ideas
• Accumulate impressions
• Try new things

• Embroidery
• Applique painting
• Silhouettes on canvas
• Patterned silhouettes

• Scenery
• Abstraction
• Geometric patterns

"Where to begin?"

Are you planning to make a painting yourself? We will try to suggest you some simple and original options. Maybe you will bring some of your favorite ideas to life.

"Look for ideas"

• Are you ready to give the room a charismatic face? If yes, then start looking for sources of inspiration everywhere. Creativity is a constant search, observation and insatiable curiosity. To make a breakthrough in interior design, you first need to make a breakthrough inside your head. Don’t throw away even the craziest ideas, because an original vision is what we need.

"Accumulating impressions"

• If you have already joined the ranks of supporters of the “do it yourself” philosophy, you will soon begin to notice how you scan your apartment with your eyes in search of unnecessary things that can be turned into a work of art. Throwing out garbage will also turn into torture for you - a true hand-maker must fight to the last for every beautiful piece of paper. Jokes aside, you will have to have a separate box or basket for treasures. Who knows what deeds she will inspire you to sooner or later.

"Try new things"

• Even if you draw perfectly, creative block has not been canceled. Besides, what if it’s time to try yourself in a new genre? The interior design options we offer fall specifically into the “try it” category. That is, they will not take a lot of effort and time from you. If you realize that a topic resonates with you the most, you can always dive deeper into it. In the meantime, let's try the life-giving nectar of the artist, a concentrate of inspiration and creative power!

"Paintings from fabric"

If you are creating and sewing is your hobby, forget about throwing away leftover fabric or using it on rags! Textile paintings for interior decoration are the latest fashion now. And, apparently, they are not going to lose their status.

"Embroidery"

• Without much difficulty, such a decorative element can be created by lovers of minimalist jewelry and eye-catching accessories. The former can simply stretch the fabric onto a wooden stretcher, while the latter can find openwork frames in a vintage style.

• Some people don’t know how to approach embroidery; complex multi-color patterns are intimidating, and therefore are put off until later. But to make pleasant masterpieces for interior decoration, you don’t need to set the bar high and embroider a scene from the Battle of Borodino. Look how delicately thin stems of flowers can look, embroidered on rough canvas and placed on the wall directly in a hoop!

"Appliqué painting"

• Look, it’s very easy to combine any embroidery with applique, and work in a more flexible genre that allows you to create images that will decorate not only country-style interiors. Paintings for the interior, made by yourself, consisting of several parts, always look interesting - try your hand at this, what if it works?

"Silhouettes on canvas"

• The following photo confirms what unexpected discoveries simple work with a silhouette can bring! Using a simple form means complicating the textures, common sense tells us. To repeat this picture at home, you will need:

To imitate the texture of wood, cover the canvas with an even layer of dark brown paint, and then gradually add strokes of ocher and red. Do not be overzealous with the density of the coating; it is the “striping” of the pattern that will give it a resemblance to the original. An image of a branch and birds can be found on the Internet, printed and cut out of a paper stencil, according to which a textile version can be cut. Wait for the paint to dry completely (several hours) and carefully stick the fabric onto the canvas.

"Patterned silhouettes"

• The possibilities for this silhouette applique are endless. You can create paintings for your interior with your own hands on any theme: elegant for the living room, delicious fruits for the kitchen, cute animals or for a children's room. For example, look at the photo below - making this wonderful giraffe will not be difficult. The main thing is to find a suitable bright fabric.

"Let's get to paint"

Do you want to draw? Have you always dreamed of having your own wall masterpiece in your home? Don't be timid and don't put off inspiration for later. Buy paints with brushes, and let's go create...

"Scenery"

• If you are not a timid person and are prone to expressive gestures, or you understand that things can’t get any worse, throw out your emotions on the wall in the literal sense of the word. Yes, very bold, but you have the chance to gain not only a unique experience, but also an amazing wall. Brighter colors - and go!

"Abstraction"

• Each of us has a favorite color that we can look at endlessly. Or the interior eagerly asks to be complemented with a shade of sea wave or piercing purple. If you look carefully at photos of designer interiors, you might have noticed that it is abstract paintings that often play the role of color support. Shall we do the same? Let's take:

Mentally break the host into several parts and begin to make a color stretch from dark to light. Don't try to get perfect transitions! You can always make the desired areas darker or lighter by adding paint or water. Working with acrylic is easy. But it requires speed as it dries quickly. In a word, to make a painting for the interior with your own hands, as in the following photo, it will take you no more than an hour. All that remains is to choose a frame for your newly-made masterpiece or leave it in a slightly unfinished form.

"Geometric patterns"

• Do you remember in the article about we talked about a bedside table, the unusual pattern on which was created thanks to masking tape? This picture was created in a similar way. Places that should remain white are sketched in with a pencil and then covered with tape. This technique ensures perfectly smooth edges. To get paint streaks in some places, blot the still wet work with a cloth or foam sponge.

“Making a collage”

Collage is a godsend for those who want to create something definitely fashionable, bright and eye-catching. Moreover, the creative process itself may not be monotonous, but very impulsive. You can think over the composition and paste the collage onto a sheet of Whatman paper. Or you can buy a large cork board and start collecting your wish map. This pattern can always be quickly replayed, so beginners can stop at the second option without fear.

"Photo printing"

If you are planning to make a painting with your own hands in a more complex genre, it is better to turn to the services of printing workshops. This is the only way you can get high-quality prints on any surface. For example, on book pages, as in the illustration below. At first glance, the drawing appears to be done in black ink, but in reality, it is a good photo. This is especially true if you are interested in the genre of miniatures, which you cannot depict yourself.

"Pictures from natural materials"

Of course, natural materials, minimal processing, and all sorts of crafts made from them bring a very special comfort to our home. Making pictures from them with your own hands is not only quick, but also very pleasant. In addition, in this way you can bring your interior closer to an eco-friendly style.

Have you brought shells, pebbles and stars from the sea - and don’t know what to do with them? Don’t rush to pour it into a vase, it’s better to stock up:

1. a set of deep photo frames - determine the depth depending on the size of the shells,
2. colored blue or blue cardboard,
3. scissors,
4. superglue.

The further task is clear without words. As you may have already guessed, we cut out squares from cardboard to fit the size of the frame. Then we glue the shells on them and insert them inside. Voila - a sea painting is born with your own hands! If the shades of blue in this room don't go well with anything, then you can replace them with any other color.

"Frame without a picture"

Well, if nothing comes to your mind at all, decorate the interior with a painting that doesn’t exist! Yes, yes, oddly enough, frames without pictures have come back into fashion. Decorate it prettier - and go ahead! You can find a dozen frames of different sizes and shapes, and then cover them with paint of the same color, or create one massive and noticeable one. To design a frame like in the next photo, you will have to learn how to create it - so read our article dedicated to this incredibly relevant topic.

Having decided on the style, you can begin to select materials for the future work:

1. Paint and canvas.
2. Cardboard, designer paper, magazine clippings, old photos.
3. Textiles, leather, ribbons, braid.
4. Glass or crystals.
5. Buttons.
6. Dried flowers, shells.

Advice! Don't throw away old children's drawings, scraps of fabric, magazines, decorations– all this can become part of the picture. Store them in a separate box, periodically reviewing and arranging them together.

Painting with paints

The easiest way to create an original painting for your interior with your own hands is to paint it. The subject is limited only by the imagination of the creator. Even if you have no artistic skills, you can create a masterpiece: use abstract techniques, study master classes and photos of finished works.

Oil, watercolor, and acrylic paints will become faithful assistants in creating paintings for the interior. As a base, you can use either professional canvas or regular thick paper or a primed board.

Advice! You can draw inspiration from nature if there are picturesque places near your home. If you are unlucky with either the location or the weather, feel free to draw your household, pets, fruit compositions - whatever. The accuracy of the reproduction of reality does not play any role, the main thing is to approach the process with soul.

Modular paintings are suitable for almost any room: from kitchens before living room, but it is important to select appropriate images. If you don’t have the time to create a masterpiece with your own hands, then we have good news for you - today you can buy them in any specialized store!

Photo printing

The technical side of the issue is taken care of by a photo workshop, which can print a suitable image on almost any basis: canvas, paper, ceramics, etc. These can be ordinary posters depicting interesting places, people, ornaments.

Advice! A poster is not just a picture, it must convey a certain idea, correspond to the interior, the theme of the room and the character of the owners of the house. Recently, pin-up and retro style posters have gained particular popularity.

If the poster is large-format, you can divide the image into several segments and, when combined into a single canvas, play with the joints, making it look like a modular picture.

If there is a child in the house, then you can scan his drawings and select the ones that match the color, shape, etc. Such a poster can be complemented by a photo of the artist himself. All that remains is to print the poster and place it in a frame that matches the color and style.

Collage of old and new family photos You can hang it as a picture in the bedroom or living room, and posters depicting the corresponding paraphernalia and fruits are suitable for the kitchen. Finally, it is worth noting that it is recommended to choose posters and panels for the kitchen in rich and bright colors, however, no one forbids you to go against the rules and create stylish ones.

Textile

From all kinds of scraps, fabric with beautiful patterns, ribbons, braid or lace, you can create real masterpieces in patchwork style with your own hands. Fabric paintings are most often made using the appliqué technique. The basis is taken of dense textiles with discreet and inconspicuous patterns (stripes, polka dots, etc.), and the main elements are cut out from bright shreds.

Most often, kitchens and children's rooms are decorated with textile works, since these rooms are characterized by a certain simplicity present in the appliqué.

Advice! From felt, flannel and other fabrics that hold their shape well, you can cut out fruits, animals, cars, and houses. You can safely combine different textures and patterns on fabrics, use braid, decorative cord, and buttons for decoration. For the living room, you can make a textile picture from crinkled silk with abstract patterns.

From buttons

With their help, you can create original things by sewing or appliqué. Often this type of fittings is used to depict leaves on trees. Buttons can be glued in an original way inside any contour, for example, a silhouette butterflies or cats. In sewing stores you can select parts of various shapes, colors and materials and lay them out, like a mosaic, according to a pre-prepared pattern. Such button creations will fit perfectly into the kitchen, however, they can also be used for the living room and bedroom.

Advice! Buttons can be glued around the perimeter of the picture frame, giving it individuality.

Wallpaper and panels

Often, after renovation, large pieces of beautiful wallpaper remain, which are useful for making unusual interior paintings.

1. Wallpaper in a frame is the easiest option to create something like this panel. A piece of the desired shape is cut from the roll and placed in a frame. Moreover, the ornament may coincide with the pattern on the walls or differ from it. Such elements can come in a row of 2-3 pieces.
2. Golden paint and a stencil or small black and white photos, stylized in an antique style, will help to revive a boring canvas in a frame. Similar wallpaper pictures will fit perfectly into

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Paintings are one of the components of the warm and unique atmosphere. And if the paintings are made independently, the emotional “response” from them can be an order of magnitude higher than that of purchased ones. created with your own hands - you will see photos of examples below - thoughtfully thought out and lovingly brought to life, they will give you a good mood for a long time.

Let you not have the talent of an artist, do not shine with creative flair and doubt your taste. Cast aside your doubts. Having a desire to create original paintings for the interior, you can learn some techniques on your own and after a while admire the creation of your own hands.

Looking for an idea for a painting

Inspiration is a fickle and timid thing. Let's not wait for inspiration from above, but let's actively search for ideas for future paintings for the interior.

Advice. At the very beginning, it will be useful not to look on the Internet in search of ideas. Trust your inner instinct: what exactly do I need, how would I like my painting to look, what mood should it bring into my life and into the interior of my home? Write down all the thoughts that come to your mind.

Information, having gained a critical mass, will definitely “shoot” with an original idea. And having the main features of what you are looking for, you can choose the appropriate technique for creating paintings with your own hands for the interior and look at the photographs.

Anything can serve as an impetus for creativity: from sewing accessories and beads to family photos and letters from the home archive.

Advice. For any mother, a touching option for interior decor will be a panel collage of children's drawings, appliqués, the first cute doodles and other priceless creations of little hands.

Choosing ways to create a picture for your interior

There are many ways to bring creative ideas to life. Paint with watercolors, acrylics, paint in oils, create panels from leather, thread or wool, make posters from photos - the choice is yours. Each of the paintings will be interesting and unique in the interior.

Painting with paints

Even if your talent as a painter has passed you by, you are quite capable of creating abstract paintings for the interior at the “cute and soulful” level. You will need:

• oil, acrylic or watercolor paints;
• tablet or easel;
• canvas;
• brushes;
• palette and palette knife;
• scotch;
• solvent.

Making a sketch

The future of the painting that will decorate the interior of your apartment is first drawn with a pencil on the canvas: a composition is built, small elements and main lines are outlined. The space around the main object is “overgrown” with details, the lines of objects intersect with each other and overlap. This gives the picture depth and volume.

Determining the light source

To make the image more realistic, draw in dark and illuminated areas. Mark where and at what angle the light will fall on the objects, where the shadow, penumbra and highlights will be located.

Choosing colors

In order to choose the right colors for a painting, you need to know that:

• to obtain the desired shade, the paints are mixed on a palette and only then applied to the canvas;
• on a sunny day, the color of the object has golden shades, on a cloudy day – grayish;
• if the subject of the painting is night, the objects will be richer and darker than during the day.

Let's create

Multi-volume works and 6 years of study at the institute are devoted to the art of drawing. At the everyday level, we can give several guidelines in this process:

• draw simple objects first;
• dilute and mix the paints for your painting with a reserve, because you won’t be able to achieve exactly the same shade again;
• Before applying the next layer, the previous one must dry well;
• try different techniques, but focus on two or three that you can do;
• within three days, an image made with oil paints can be corrected, failed details can be corrected, or they can be completely erased.

Advice. If, when starting the picture, you planned a plot in the style of realism, and by the middle of the process you are surprised by abstractionism, it doesn’t matter. Urgently pretend that this is what you intended from the very beginning. Abstract creations are merciful to the mistakes of beginners, and in the interior they look impressive and mysterious.

Bead paintings

We begin to create a masterpiece for the interior.

1. Free the frame from the glass.
2. Draw the outlines of the frame on the base.
3. Paste the pattern on which you will lay out the beads.
4. Use thread or wire to mark the contours of the design, gluing them to the base.
5. Glue the beads, distributing them tightly, without voids. If this is uncomfortable to do with your fingers, use a toothpick. Apply glue to small fragments, not allowing it to dry.
6. Let the painting dry completely by placing it vertically for a while. If somewhere the beads are not glued well, they will fall off and you can re-attach them.
7. Frame your beaded item, hang it on the wall and admire the transformed interior.

Painting for the interior from scrap materials

To make the work of your hands, intended for the interior of your home, interesting, do not limit your imagination to any specific techniques. Combine, break the rules, create your own recipes.

Various decorative and natural materials can be used: leather, fabric, buttons, sequins, quilling elements, wallpaper, dried flowers, sea pebbles, shells and even wool. The painting for the interior made of wool is worth considering in more detail.

Painting with wool

Wool painting is a whole art from an unexpected perspective. This is where you don’t have to worry about your artistic abilities: a sketch of a drawing can also be applied under a stencil. Warmth, depth, volume are just a few of the epithets for such a work. A painting made of wool breathes, lives its own life and brings special warmth to the interior.

You will need:

• clamping frame;
• non-woven or flannel backing;
• scissors, tweezers;
• wool of different colors.

Now we begin to paint a picture with wool.

• Draw a sketch on the base.
• Start laying out the wool with the main background color, and then lay out the wool of other colors in layers. You can apply the wool by pulling it into a strand, plucking it into a “cloud”, or tearing it off. Each method creates a different effect: delicate color transitions, transparency or richness of texture, light haze or dense fluffy balls of fur.
• Give wool objects the desired shapes: convexity, texture, layering.

Important! Sometimes apply glass to the wool composition. This way you will evaluate the intermediate result and be able to eliminate shortcomings in a timely manner.

• Clean the glass with alcohol, press it against the painting with clamps and trim off any protruding hair.
• Secure the frame and enjoy the result.