Thinking stencils

Damask Fleur de Lys Stencil, hennydonovanmotif.co.uk

We have a sort of alcove in the hallway which, up until recently, was decorated with mismatched frames portraying family photographs, illustrations, artwork and favourite postcards, but I took them all down in readiness for a change. I know the entire hallway would look striking and gorgeous wallpapered on both sides, but I’m loathe to make such a big commitment (have you seen what a faff it is to remove? Scary). So my new thought is creating a stencil to repeat in the alcove, then try out down one wall and then the other, depending on how it looks. At the very worst, I can paint over the lot.

Here’s a few motifs I’m considering – fleur de lys, crowns, tropical birds or orchids – but perhaps we’ll steer away from the traditional with a Banksy-inspired graffiti print, which could work a treat. Decisions, decisions.

Graphics Fairy crown motif

 

Rainforest mural, madstencillist.com

 

Orchid, madstencillist.com

 

Banksy poster

Another favourite Banksy creation

The man in the park

Park graffiti

I took a picture of this graffiti I spied in a Stanmore park some time ago, and then a friend told me it’s actually of a man who sits there almost every day. I haven’t seen him, but I think it’s touching he’s been immortalised in this most urban of ways.

For more fantastic graffiti, check out an earlier post here.

In praise of graffiti

Harlequin chic

Cute harlequin chick

That said (see previous post), even I am not immune to the gritty charms of graffiti. Wouldn’t want it on my home, but it’s fab living by some of the best graffiti art in Sydney. Newtown in particular – I love walking through the back streets. Favourite friezes above and below…

I dig Lichtenstein

You gotta love Lichtenstein

Day of the dead

Day of the dead

Aliens on the loose

Aliens on the loose

Feeling Manga

Japanese dream

Oh Jimmy

Oh Jimmy

Too cool for school

Too cool for school

Future killer

Future killer

Enchanted castle

Enchanted castle

He loves lobotomy

Life's easier post-lobotomy

She's a Wheels & Dollbaby gal

She loves Wheels & Dollbaby