Art for Kids Room

[Graham H]

Jun 24, 2013 17:36:07 GMT 1 Gard said:

I don't see the problem in getting a mural on the wall. When or if they don't like it anymore you can just paint over it. You will have the same problem with that wallpaper.

My thoughts exactly.. dont we all sometimes change our mind with the pics we buy in less time than a child can change their mind??

[twist65]

because its a lot cheaper, easier and less time consuming perhaps?

[Deleted]

Give them each some paintbrushes and loads of paint then sit downstairs for a few hours.

[Pupster]

Jun 24, 2013 17:59:59 GMT 1 @wizbong said:

Give them each some paintbrushes and loads of paint then sit downstairs for a few hours.

Lol.. Thanks my man!!

I like the wallpaper idea and appreciate members thoughts.

[Strange Al]

Taylor and Wood do a wallpaper called "Frames", which is lots of little picture frames that kids can draw into. Allows for a bit more freestyle than the Burgerman wallpaper, though that is lovely too.

Alternatively, paint a wall with chalk board paint and let them loose with chalks. Means they can wipe the wall off and start afresh whenever they like.

[Chrisp]

You've inspired me Pupster, just ordered some paint to spray the kids garden table(looking a bit tired). Kids gloves on order too. Watch this space!
The Burgerman wallpaper is very cool too, will get some of this when we eventualy find some where to live.

[Quinnster]

We have just moved and my daughters new room had a rather fetching jungle book feature wall....
I can't wait to get the paint brush out.

[Dr Plip]

Jun 26, 2013 9:21:41 GMT 1 Quinnster said:

We have just moved and my daughters new room had a rather fetching jungle book feature wall....
I can't wait to get the paint brush out.

No chance of you altering them and making your own "Save or Delete"?

[mrblast]

We have a 4 1/2 month old Daughter and we are thinking about buying some art for her room now she has finally moved out of our room (!). I do have a few pieces I could frame up and put into her room (John Doe, Lora Zombie, etc) but I was thinking what recommendations do people have for child-friendly art? The first idea that sprang to mind to mind were the Murakami flower prints but they are probably a little more than we want to pay right now.

I don't recall seeing a similar thread on here previously but if there is and someone would be kind enough to link to it then I'm happy to shut this one down.

Thanks,

B

[jayTown]

What about Michael De Feo. Would prob be quite cheap?

[mrblast]

His flower prints seem decent, thanks for the tip. Any more? We will be putting up the Big Issue Stik prints as well.

[mouser]

We have an Eine Circus up, but had it for a while, certainly educational and child friendly. Our oldest loves the David Choe citygirl heads as there is alot to see and notice, but know there are alot of Choe's pieces that are not overly suitable for kids, so be carefull. As you say the murakami flowers and DOBs, TheLondonPolice pieces would also be very child friendly / cartoonish.

[fingerz]

adam mclevey

[alexdb]

My son has Mighty Mo, Murakami (flower's, DOB), and two paintings from dutch artist KBTR hanging in his room.

[Coach]

I'm envious (in a good way) of some of the art my son has on his walls, especially his Jef Aerosol originals!

As for recommendations, I would look at less expensive originals, and save on the cost of framing.

First choice would be a monkey by Matti - who happens to be a smashing chap. His sleeping monkey is lovely - you can pick one up at the Upfest gallery website

www.upfest.co.uk/shop/products/view/1775

Or this one:

www.upfest.co.uk/shop/products/view/1355

He has other less expensive pieces for sale if you navigate away from the shop, and look under his name on the list on the left hand side of the home page.

This from Beepmonkey would look great in a kids room too:

www.upfest.co.uk/shop/products/view/1768

Or this:

www.upfest.co.uk/shop/products/view/1709

And you can't go wrong with something by the lovely Nol - check out his shutters next time you are in Bristol!

www.upfest.co.uk/shop/products/view/1538


Cheers

[maroom]

Some child friendly animals prints, many of which are in my 3 sons bedrooms:

[johnnyh]

Gotta go with Fingerz on Adam Mclevey......really child type imagery (meant in the nicest way) good price as well. Eine alphabet always good for kids

[jayTown]

If they learn the Eine alphabet they'll be a bit buggered!

[Deleted]

At the present time there are a couple of Tilts, Mr Andre, Nick Walker (Mona Simpson) and those Jeff Soto's on wood.

[jettad]

Jay Ryan has some fantastic prints which are kid friendly, plus can be bought fairly inexpensively on the secondary market. I know it isn't urban art, but it is so kid friendly I couldn't resist putting it in this thread.

Artist web site:  thebirdmachine.com

I have these up in our house and the kids love them.

   

[dreadnatty]

Tilt very child friendly



R.Robots as well

[thisisanton]

What about Philip Lumbang's Hug Life bear?

[Deleted]

A commissioned Mc Levey is always nice ! You just send you picture (here my two kids, Superman and Snow white, in front of a JR's paste-up of the parents)


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Otherwise, you can't go wrong with John Burgerman's doodles.  His print are at 15 GBP each, sadly no girl thema, but you can find a nice "picnic" & "music" giclee print on his shop - burgerplex.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=37

And at 4 yo, kids really enjoyed drawing and coloring so a coloring wallpaper by Burgerman would be great fun (35 GBP - 1000 x 52cm / 394 x 20.5" roll with black print, artwork repeats every 52cm / 20.5")

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Last recommendation, very girly this time, a small print by Camilla d'Errico at 20 USD not signed (27 USD  signed)... Cheap cheap !!  store.camilladerrico.com/prints.html


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Have fun and don't forget, you are actually buy something for the kid not for your eyes. Think like a child, not like an adult

[Art Fan 2011]

No one has mentioned Josh Keyes, so il put his name into the mix!

[Deleted]

Dont forget Andy Council great dinosaur pictures from him, for a kids wall.

[Jeezuz Jones Snr]

Oct 21, 2013 7:35:19 GMT 1 Art Fan 2011 said:

No one has mentioned Josh Keyes, so il put his name into the mix!

Yes the little one loves JK's work. I bought 'love is a drug' by RYCA for her bedroom also. (Still goto get it framed) great print, good value for a 25colour screen print, there was only 60 and sold out but check eBay they pop up now and again.. Or contact him he may have an AP hanging around?

www.streetartnews.net/2011/02/ryca-love-is-drug-new-print-available.html?m=1

[swamped]

I like my K-47 "ballet girl" print, cant go wrong with that.

[jaslfc5]

I bought this when my daughter was born with the grant the gov used to hand out,cheers Gordon brown.


I also have 3 small pictures by Michael nol which I picked up at upfest they are good fun too and look great in her bedroom.

[mrblast]

Awesome replies so far, thanks everyone. I've actually got the Eine Change boxset that I haven't framed yet so that will be a good one for her room.

Thanks again, going to have a good look through all the suggestions :thumbup:

[Dungle]

I can't remember the name of the artist. But there were some good cheap images like where the wild things are. The first name might be alex!?