Framing a stretched canvas is a great way to compliment and provide extra support to the canvas. A stretched canvas is wrapped around and secured to a support. The support is usually made of wood. But some larger supports are made of aluminum. Many of my paintings on stretched canvas come with the sides already painted and a hook or wire on the back. So there is no need to add a frame to display it. But if you desire a frame, there are options. I list the depth of the stretched canvas for sale with each item. They usually go between 3/4-inch to 1.5 inches. The type of frame you...
Framing art is both a personal decision and a practical one. Some art must be framed in order to be displayed properly, like watercolor painting on paper. But other art may be perfect without any additional frame. Unless I state otherwise, the sides of my canvases are painted. This makes it easy to hang unframed. My flat panels without a notch in the back can be framed OR displayed on an easel or specialized wall shelf for displaying photos and art. Some of these special shelves have a notch running along the shelf to keep the propped up photos and paintings from sliding off. Stretched canvases can also be framed if desired. A specialty frame...
Sometimes it may seem a challenge to frame a square print. Here are some helpful hints. For spaces like children's rooms, apartments, and places where you may not even want a nail in the wall, washi tape is a great idea. It won't damage walls and one can easily mix and match prints with no need to even frame! One could also purchase one of my wood panels. They have a notch in the back for hanging. The painting can be mounted with an acid free glue stick very easily. I am happy to trim and mount the print for you if you purchase one of the wood panels in my shop. And then of course, there are frames....
What is the best way to hang your art? There are many articles and videos online regarding this subject. But what I can tell you is that it always pays to get your art up and out of the box! Even if its not perfect. For example, if you purchase a painting like the one shown. And hope to have it framed but want to hang it unframed until you are ready to frame, I think that's a great idea. Maybe you will grow to like it without the frame! Art is so fun because it adds life to a room. It can brighten any corner. So go ahead and get your new artwork up on that wall....
Have you ever tried to find a frame for a square image? For the smaller sizes (4 inch and 5 inch) it can be accomplished. But anything larger, and one tends to need a custom frame. No problem. But that can add substantially to the price. Here is an alternative. Have your print mounted onto one of our wood panels. The look is clean and contemporary. It's a great look for a collection and really shows off the art in a simple way. Order more for prints you already own. Just use an acid-free glue stick for mounting. And remember to keep the notch in the right place so you don't mount your art upside down! If...
