My husband, the artist.
Interested in what the artist himself had to say about this endeavor? He weighs in:
As a chevron survivor, I thought I'd offer some pro-tips for those looking to try it themselves.
The painting is probably the easiest part of this project. Before we even picked up our brushes, I made 68 measurements, chalked 34 lines, laid down 288 strips of tape, and cut 144 edges. (Note: This is when being an engineer will come in handy.)
Use a chalk line to mark off a grid on the wall - it's the easiest way to make straight lines over long distances. Just be sure to use only white or blue chalk. The red and yellow varieties are permanent.
FrogTape painting tape is the only way to go. It may be more expensive, but it will give you crisp, clean edges.
Get the color right before you paint. It's one thing to repaint a solid wall if you don't like the color, but you will not want to repaint your chevrons.
Lastly, purchase plenty of beer to keep you hydrated. It's the key to survival.
Thank you, dear. You're the best.
Thinking of doing this yourself? If you want any more specific or practical tips drop us a line:
theitslikethisblog@gmail.com
It came out really well - I love it. And the artist is very amusing too :-)
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I'll be sure to tell him! :)
DeleteWOW! That turned out amazing. That's not an easy feat; he did such an impressive job. Have you done a house tour? I want to see the rest:)
ReplyDeleteExcellent project guidelines and results! Your artist is a keeper.
ReplyDeleteI agree! :)
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