One of the most enjoyable parts of having a child is decorating his or her bedroom. Before their babies are even born, many new parents design a nursery with artwork and accessories that they hope will appeal to their new arrival. They might choose soothing colors and quiet themes to help the baby (and the new parents!) relax and sleep. As they grow and their eyesight develops, babies are drawn to more visually complex pictures and objects.

For toddlers and older children, playing and learning are their two most important occupations. They may spend as much time playing in their rooms as they do sleeping. When decorating their bedrooms, you can choose children's art from among popular characters, interests, or hobbies. You could design a space that incorporates all of their favorites, or pick a central theme or object, such as a traditional children’s story, and have the artwork complement your theme.

Exposing children to different types of art at a young age can help inspire their own creativity. Furthermore, they will feel more comfortable in a room personalized with their specific interests in mind. When decorating your child’s room, you can explore color and design to create a unique space that appeals to both of you.

For instance, encourage storytelling and imaginative play by displaying art with characters from beloved books and movies. This can motivate children to recall scenes from stories and to expand on them, creating their own fantasy world right in their bedrooms. Don’t forget the playroom or family room, two more locations where you could decorate with children's art pieces.

One of the greatest types of art we offer for children is educational art. Every child learns at a different pace and hanging educational art in their surroundings can influence their learning. Alphabet posters, animal posters, counting posters and more are a great fit for a child's room. These types of posters make learning colorful and fun with pictures of the what they are teaching. Educational posters brings learning to life and is something they can use as they grow up and for their own future children. 

Thinking of using children’s art to add vitality and dimension to your kid’s room? Or perhaps you’re looking to dress up a nursery or a space that’s kid’s friendly? Finding children’s art that conveys a sense of wonder and the whimsical can be challenging but not impossible. If you’re looking for children’s art that is fun, delightful and interesting, why not consider Nancy Lee’s children art?

Nancy Lee is not foreign to the art community. She has left trails of glory in various aesthetic endeavors. A nationally acclaimed Jewish artist, she also made major contributions as an editor and a poet. Her sculpture and liturgical works made her more than a one-dimensional artist; she shines in various media and no less when she creates children’s art.

She began her career as a painter, having her art training at the DeCordova Museum School in Massachusetts. Over time, her paintings have become more and more sculptural and her “found metal” sculptures received national attention. Her paintings and artwork have been featured in museums, galleries and selected juried exhibits across the United States. In due recognition, she was named a “Copley Artist” by the Copley Society of Art, the highly prestigious and the oldest art association in America.

Her short stint as the editor of Child’s Life Magazine may have given her an added edge when it comes to creating children’s art. Looking at her children’s artwork, her artistic genius in representing art that appeals to children is pristine. Her animal themes—whether they are owls, elephants, squirrels or horses—are whimsical, fun and convey a sense of wonder. She presents her animals in various playful settings, for instance, an owl in a tutu or a playful elephant taking a bath in a bathtub. Her color schemes flow and the overall effect is one of wonderment, as befitting children’s art.

Decorating your child's bedroom with children's art requires only a few simple steps to create the perfect decor for your child. Understanding your child's preferences, reviewing the type of furniture in the room and determining one wall to be the focal point will allow you to make the right art choices.

Understanding Preferences

Wall art designed specifically for kids is as varied as the kids themselves. From astronomy to Winnie the Pooh there are photographs, pictures and paintings for many themes. But every child is different and it is important to understand their preferences in both color and content. Age and gender may influence preferences, but don't make assumptions. Ask them what they like and you may be surprised. The little girl who plays with Barbies all day may be dreaming of a room filled with teddy bears. The little boy who loves playing with cars may want a pirate theme. Spend some time browsing through options to get a better feel of what they like. They may not really know themselves yet.

Another factor in choosing the right wall art is the style of the furniture in the room and the overall color theme of the room. Wall art can stand out or blend in, according to your preferences.  For example if the room is decorated in pastels a bold picture will stand out, but a softer painting will blend in. Of course you want to avoid colors that will clash so consider the color of bedding and carpeting as well. The frame that will hold each piece of art is also an important consideration when looking at style.

Style and Color

When you are choosing more than one painting consider how they will work together. It is important to stick with a theme so that artwork on different walls works together. The theme can be around color or subject. For example, the pirate room may also have some art with ocean creatures that have the same color theme as the pirate picture. Another room may have Disney Princess art as the theme, even though each princes has her own set of colors.

Measure First

Before you begin shopping measure all of the walls where you plan to place artwork. When you are considering a purchase make sure you add on extra inches for framing to ensure the art will fit. If you want to have a focal point in a certain place in the room determine which wall first. If the room doesn't have one large wall to use you may not want to choose a focal point until you have chosen the art.

Often the focal point is the largest wall in the room, but it doesn't have to be. If you find the perfect artwork that is smaller, use that as a focal point. The most important aspect of any artwork is the emotion it causes in the people who see it. Of course the people who will see it the most is your family, so make sure you all like the choices made.

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