Okay, so I wanted to spruce up my study space a bit, and the idea of some ‘psychology wall art’ popped into my head. Not like, textbook diagrams, but something cooler, more personal.
Getting Started – The Idea Phase
First, I just sat down and thought, what does ‘psychology’ mean to me visually? My first thoughts were brains, maybe some famous names, or Rorschach blots. But that felt a bit too cliché, maybe a little heavy? I wanted something simpler, maybe a bit abstract or a subtle nod.
I kicked around a few ideas:
- Quotes: Found some interesting short quotes from psychologists, but picking just one was hard.
- Symbols: Thought about maybe a simple maze, or gears turning, representing thought processes.
- Abstract Shapes: Maybe just colors and forms that felt… psychological? Calming or thought-provoking.
In the end, I kinda leaned towards a mix. I liked the idea of a simple graphic, maybe incorporating a very short, punchy phrase.
Gathering Stuff and Making It Happen
I’m not exactly a pro artist, so I decided to keep the execution simple. I figured I could design something basic digitally and then get it printed.
Step 1: Sketching (Digitally, sort of): I opened up a super basic drawing program on my computer. Nothing fancy, probably something that came with the OS. I played around with simple shapes. Tried drawing a stylized head silhouette with some overlapping circles inside, kinda like thoughts bubbling up. Then I added a simple phrase underneath – something about perception. I kept the colors muted, mostly blues and grays.
Step 2: Printing Attempts: I first tried printing it on my home inkjet printer using some decent photo paper I had lying around. Honestly? It looked okay, but kinda… washed out. The colors weren’t deep enough. It didn’t have that ‘art’ feel I wanted.
Step 3: Getting it Printed Properly: So, I saved the file onto a USB stick and took a walk to a local print shop. Talked to the person there, showed them the file. We decided on a slightly heavier matte paper stock. Looked much better when they printed a test. It cost a few bucks, but totally worth it for the better quality.
Framing and Hanging
Now I had this nice print. It needed a frame. I didn’t want to spend a lot.
Finding a Frame: I rummaged through my closet and actually found an old black frame I’d forgotten about. It was a bit dusty, and the backing was slightly loose, but it was the right size! Score.
Assembly: I cleaned the glass (front and back!), carefully placed my new print inside, fixed the backing more securely with some tape, and boom. Framed art.
Putting it Up: Finding the right spot took a minute. I held it up against a few walls in my study. Decided on a space above my bookshelf. Got out the measuring tape? Nah, just eyeballed it mostly. Hammered in a small picture hook. Hung the frame.
The Final Result
Stepped back and looked at it. You know what? I really liked it. It’s simple, maybe even a bit basic. But it’s my psychology wall art. It didn’t come from a store. I thought about it, made it (sort of), and put it up. It’s a nice little reminder of how our minds work, right there on my wall. Feels good having something personal up there instead of just random stuff.
