Framing Suggestions:

How To Frame Prints:

Matting paper pieces elevate the art & make the artwork appear to be more elegant & aesthetically pleasing. Visually speaking, mats will add to the entire size of the artwork, & this will take up more room on your wall & will be more impressive.
- Pro-Tip #1: Matting artwork should add even more emphasis to the artwork & not distract the eye. When in doubt, go for white or off-white!
- Pro-Tip #2: If you decide to frame your artwork with a mat, you will need to go up a size with a frame.
  - For example, an 8” x 10” piece with a mat will be framed in an 11” x 14” frame.
Be sure that the size of the print you purchase is suitable for an already made frame (this will cut down significant costs!).
- Pro-Tip #3: Prints that range in sizes like 4” x 6”, 8” x 10”, 9” x12”, 11”x 14”, 18” x 24” are great standard sizes for frames.

There are several types of canvas to understand before deciding how to frame them.

1.) Gallery-Wrapped:

These are works on canvas, whether original art or prints, that wrap around the entire stretcher-bar. If the sides are painted, I recommend not framing these types of paintings or reproductions as it is part of the artwork.
If the sides are not painted, then I would choose to frame these with a simple floater frame if it is large, or in a wooden frame if it is small. I do not typically paint the sides of my canvases as typically gallery-wrapped prints have this quality, & I like to differentiate between the two.

2.) Flat Canvas Panels:

These are flat canvases or boards. I always recommend framing these, & typically these pieces look great in something more ornate.

(Click each individual image to be taken to the exact frame)

Target, Michales, IKEA, & Amazon all offer a wide-range of frames that are affordable. Be aware that IKEA may not offer American-standard sizes.

I love finding a good local, custom framer (as they tend to be more affordable, timely, & trustworthy) & offer many options.
I have used online vendors like Framebridge & Simply Framed & have loved working with both.
Vintage & thrift stores sometimes carry awesome, unique selections.