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HAVE A PLAN IN MIND BEFORE BUYING YOUR ART

When planning where to put artwork take into account the space, color accents, and mood of a room. To really get it right, the art should adorn the room and the frame should complete the art.

Tip #1 - MATTING

 Choose a neutral mat that is not bright white but compliments the image. If you want to add color give the mat a color liner. The frame should not be as wide as the mat and should not distract from the artwork. 

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Tip #2 - FRAME CHOICE

Choosing a frame depends on the artwork style and the decor of the room you are hanging the art in.

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Tip #3 - CANVAS WRAP

A canvas print should be reserved for oil or acrylic mediums. A canvas wrap is a more contemporary look that doesn't require a frame. A framing wrap would require a frame as the edge of the canvas is unfinished.

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Tip #4 - TRENDS

The trend for interior decorators is away from dark heavy frames to light and/or thinner frames.

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Tip #5 - REPURPOSING

Never throw out an old frame. Try cutting it down and repainting it for new art.

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Tip #6 - PHOTOGRAPHY

There are a variety of ways to frame photography. This article will give you some ideas to get you going.

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Texas Wildflower Watercolor Painting - Indian Blanket Flower
Texas Wildflower Watercolor Painting - Indian Blanket Flower

by Jan Johnston May 17, 2019

New, Live Art video! Watch the painting of Indian Blanket wildflowers. This is the first video I've produced. Be sure to subscribe to receive notices of my creative activity online.

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Canvas Wraps
Canvas Wraps

by Jan Johnston February 14, 2019

Are you looking for a contemporary solution for adorning your walls? I suggest you consider printing the art as a canvas wrap. There are several options with canvas wraps which I will point out in this blog. Even if you decide to print the artwork as a canvas print you can still frame the artwork if you so choose.

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Double and triple matting example
Matting Artwork

by Jan Johnston January 18, 2019

Planning and choosing the right mat for your art is extremely important. Don't skimp on the matting or the framing if you really love the art and want to display it in its finest light. Not only can matting preserve the artwork but it can also give your investment a very long life. 

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