Let's talk FRAMES!
How do I choose the right frame for my artwork?
Oh hey! I’m glad you asked… Let me share with you a few of my go to frames and the reason why I pair them with certain kinds of art. For your convenience I have added affiliate links to make shopping my favorite frames easier.
Whether you are looking for a bold statement like the gold bamboo frame or the ability to bring your art to any counter top, desk top or shelf these are two of my go to frames… for very different reasons.
Custom Painted Angels, perched on the top shelf are original paintings on canvas. The Bamboo Frame as shown here was first introduced to me by the ever so lovely, Lindsey Regan Thorne. According to Lindsey this is a duplicate of an even fancier frame she uses in her own home decor. I’d say it’s a pretty impressive dupe! I love the bamboo look of this solid wood, deep frame. It comes with plexiglass which often times has less glare than glass and is shatter resistant. When framing a painting or print on canvas I prefer NOT to use the plexiglass, leaving the paint and canvas texture exposed. I would choose to use the plexiglass only when framing matted artwork. I do not want glass or plexiglass in this case to touch the paint or printed surface of the art.
You can find the Bamboo Frame for purchase here.
On the shelf below is the Sweetheart Collection of heart prints. 4.75 inches square, these beautiful hearts are printed on thick paper and include a place on the back side for a special message intended to be visible. Because the front and back are important to see and the size is perfect to place on a desk, shelf or countertop the Sweetheart collection is framed in my favorite lucite magnetic frame. The versatility and convenience of this frame makes it my go to option especially for paper prints. In each corner there is a tiny magnet holding all 4 sides together. I do NOT recommend using this frame with hand painted art or art on canvas. The tiny magnets are strong enough to stick together through the added width of paper or photograph but not much more. I also do not want the acrylic frame to touch my acrylic original paintings because the texture of the paint could end up sticking to the acrylic frame.
The magnetic, clear acrylic frame is available for purchase here.
SQUARE! Yes, square! I absolutely LOVE a square piece of art and I love a square frame. This acrylic heart on watercolor paper with a hand torn edge needed a frame able to embody the energy that went far beyond the paper. Floating on top of another high quality paper, I chose to mat and frame this piece, white on white on white. Elevating the art off of the potential desk or shelf and literally elevating it off the page, it is still protected from dirt and finger prints by the glass without coming in contact with the glass. You know by now how I feel about paint touching glass or plexiglass… unless its intentional I don’t want it to touch!
The frame linked here shows the double mat option, creating even more depth.
Did you find this helpful? Do you feel like you have new perspective on making decisions on how to frame your artwork? I want to see how you display your artwork in your home!
❤️ Heather