Super Eco

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What's an easy art form that anyone can do? (We do mean everyone—can't draw a straight line? Can't draw a decent circle? No problem!)

Graffiti.

No, really. Kids have the right idea when they draw on walls. It's a form of expression that dates back thousands of years (have a look at the gorgeous, powerful and amazing images from the caves at Lascaux and you'll know what we mean) and it's long been a powerful form of expression. Sure, you're probably not needing to chronicle the deeds of the clan on stone these days, or to imbue the spirits of animals more permanently into your home, but you can use the basic technique to create some wonderful, colorful, easy-to-change homemade art that expresses your mood perfectly.

Faux frames. Collect several paper-based items you'd like to display. This could be kids' artwork, playbills, souvenir menus, and of course photos. Affix to the wall and draw frames around them with a black marker, covering an entire wall. Seal with a gloss medium.

Want more art wall ideas but can't bear the thought of drawing on your walls? No problem:

Fabric panels. At an art store, get some wooden frame pieces made for making canvases. Build your frame. Stretch your fabric over the frame and staple with a staple gun. (Could this be any easier?) Variations: make a triptych, or make several in coordinating colors/patterns to fill an entire wall. 

DIY canvas art. Using premade canvases, paint them in easy designs (you can do stripes, right?) or use them as a foundation for collage. Ideas here.

Paper panels. Use up old wrapping paper and styrofoam pieces to create stunning paper wall panels.