5 Ways That I Incorporate Art into My Desk Job
- Post-it Notes– Post-it notes are a great way to write down phone numbers, to-do lists, instructions, etc. and they can also be a great way to add some fun
to a cubical space. I alternate between the color of post-it notes that I use, and stick them into fun shapes and patterns in order to add some color and creativity to my cubical. - Designing Layouts– Even a task as simple as designing a word document or flyer can be a great way to
incorporate a little bit of art into your job. I recently had to design flyers for bulletin boards around my office, and I took that as an opportunity to have some fun with deciding what I wanted the layout to be and what photos to use. - Patience– The patience that I have acquired through years of making drawings and paintings that can sometimes take hours to complete, has helped me to be able to complete long and tedious assignments without feeling the need to slack-off or take a break.
- Desk Space- I have a poster of one of my favorite pai
ntings, Café Terrace at Night by Vincent Van Gogh, thumbtacked up in my cubical. It’s a great way to brighten up my dull cubical walls, but I have to be sure to not have up too much art or my space will become cluttered and unprofessional. - Doodles- If I am on phone duty, I usually take advantage of that time to make a few simple doodles while I’m waiting between calls.