DIY Vinyl Wall Art

Step 3 Planning Tips: Method 1: The Paper Sketch

I have two different methods for planning out large projects like this, and I did both of them to share here.

Method 1: The Paper Sketch
All you need is a pencil and a piece of paper.

Draw a loose sketch of the area you want to work in. I distorted my drawing slightly, so that I could see all 3 walls and ceiling in one layout in my diagram.

Now that you have a basic diagram, you can photocopy it and doodle several designs to see what you like. Or, use tracing paper over top of your basic diagram. Or, trace your original diagram with marker, then draw your ideas in pencil, and erase what you don't like until you have a final design you like.

Comments

[ht2o]

im an artist im 13 almost 14 my room is fully dark gray (my mom wouldnt let me go full black) anyway this is a awesome awesome idea thank you ive been trying to think of a way to get some art on my walls thank you

[podginater]

Depending on your taste red would look great or black on grey would look equally cool.

[CR4CK3RW0LF]

WOOOHH!! SAME HERE! HIGH FIVE!!!
XD

[Porkatron]

This is really cool but how do you get the shapes you want out of the paper?

[britsteiner]

Just draw on the paper backing with a pencil or marker, then cut it out. I made my own paper stencils for the swirls, but you could print out some shapes from your computer and use those as your stencils, if you don't feel comfortable drawing freehand.

[Porkatron]

Thanks home slice