Family Portraits?

Decorating a kid's room, a boy's room in particular, is a real challenge. I mean, do you go for the all sports motif, or immerse him in deep space instead? And what about the the race cars (don't you want him overly interested in fast cars at an early age? C'mon, you know that you do).

So how about something a bit more offbeat, even elegant? Take these portraits by Berkley Illustration, for example. They're understated, tastefully produced, and just a bit creepy. They're also better dressed than any of my ancestors. The animals range from the strange,like the Great White Shark or the accurately lounging Brown Bat, to garden variety yet formally attired Squirrels, Deer, and Big Cats. There's even a Turtle.

Pick three (they're SO reasonably priced), frame them and hang them for a decorative display and a homage to the weird. They'd also be excellent in a kid's bathroom.

Find these fine art portraits at www.velocityartanddesign.com. Because if your kid has to hang out with his decor, it should involve these guys.