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@tinyhands, Alex aligned just enough pieces to make sure the whole wall looks balanced but carefree. If everything aligns as you've described, it would be awkward and forced. Just chiming in as another gallery shop professional, who hangs art this way in her store constantly.

And for those folks complaining about not enough floor space. Sometimes you just have to move things around! The floor arranging is worth it because you see how the actual pieces - the frame, the images, the colors - work to create a balanced wall. (You can see in the photos that they had to move all of the furniture for this installation project.)

I DIY'ed these planters with several plastic hollow dinos and other critters this summer as part of my wedding decor. Very effective for the big day, but the plants didn't last much longer...husband suspects that the plastics leach toxins into the soil...

These are great chairs, but the college where I work has about seven thousand of them, and that many of even a good thing gets tiring to look at, and sit in.

We have a bird fly into our store (all windows, open doors often) at least once a year. The hardest part is finding where the bird happened to poop while in the shop. (not to mention having bird poop on artwork makes it hard to sell...)

I also suggest getting to an Art Supply store nearby (not craft store). Utrecht, Dick Blick, Pearl, Artist & Craftsman should all have lines of fancy spraypaint in wonderful colors. Their paints are more expensive per can, but well worth it in vibrancy and range. Good luck!

@canadianmango in the context of your project (sounds like you were trying to sell a home or condo), i'm sure there's no harm in doing the DIY fine art route. In your own home,; you'd be missing out deciding to live with 'fake' art. Also, printmaking is a really (REALLY) affordable way to collect artwork on a budget, and they'll still last a lifetime, unlike something printed from the computer or drawn on non-archival surfaces. I hope you take the time to invest in some artwork made by artists someday!

My husband hacked a vintage stereo that plays vinyl well to also play an Ipod through the tube speakers. Go husband! Amazing sound and vintage-vibe!

Unless you're a professional decorative painter, I wouldn't recommend it. After watching their how-it-works video, all the magic is going to be in the person applying it. Really, its just a few specific colors of paint and varnish on top.

You've bought a home, so you'll be there for a while. Save up for it for a few years and buy the real thing, or Corian. You'll be happier in the end, increase the value of your home, and not be stuck sponge-painting your countertop.

Sadly, Pearsall just died two weeks ago...

Everyone's studio gets this way after a while, but it's so important to tidy up for a clean sweep when starting a new series/project/piece. And flat files really are an excellent way to get organized! My shop has 4 sets of flat files; if you're lucky, you can find them on craigslist for about $250 a set, instead of $1200....