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Old masterpiece, still life, reproduction, bridal, wedding, children, even certificates; accent your gallery decorating with elegance with the selection of
wooden mahogany,
walnut or, for the budget minded, faux veneers. Purchase your fine art materials and portrait frames here at near wholesale, discount prices. Styles for metal framing include fabricated sections, matte black, Florentine, bead, contrast, frosted gold, German silver, and more.
Lexington Burlwood Frame
- The Lexington Burlwood Frame is an extremely versatile frame with a
graceful simplicity that can complement many different artistic styles and
media, from 19th century etchingsto 20th and 21st century watercolors. It
has a wide, raised molding with a recessed band of burlwood finishon the
outside, a simple ornamental motif in the inside,and a narrow, natural
linen liner.
Barnwood Frame
- This frame has all the charm and character of a rustic
barn, such as knot holes, nail holes, various tones of weathered gray, and
rough-hewn textures, but looks are deceiving. One look at the back reveals
that this frame is actually made of new spruce and cedar wood that has
been carefully "aged" to perfection. The Barnwood Frame is safer
for your artwork than wood that has actually been exposed to years of
weathering and pollution. It's the perfect complement to a rustic
decorating style. This frame is made to enhance folk art, wilderness art,
antique art, or photos, and, of course, barn art.
Nielsen Metal Frame Sections Anodic Black Style 22
- No name in metal frames is more respected than Nielsen.
Each style is available in even inch increments from 6" to 42"
(15 cm to 107 cm).
Nielsen Bainbridge Ayous Wood Frame Kits
- Now it's easy to bring the classic presence of custom
wood frames to your artwork with these Ayous Wood Frame Kits. They are
crafted of imported Italian woods and designed with a contemporary flat
top profile for an attractive gallery look. The perfect depth for framing
canvas, photographs, posters, or other artwork. Kit includes one pair of
wood sections and two plastic wedges. Choose two kits to create the custom
frame you need. Easy assembly, no tools required.
Heritage Frame
- The Heritage Frame offers the traditional look of crown
moulding. It will flatter many artistic creations and work in most décors.
Artists working for commercial decorators have sometimes chosen this frame
for settings such as medical, dental, and financial offices, where a
homelike setting is often preferred. The frame's profile is high enough to
accommodate works on board and panel, depending on the mounting hardware
that is used, as well as matted or mounted paper. It is too low for
stretched canvas. The Heritage Frame is made of solid oak with an
off-white liner. Choose from White Wash, Black, or Honey Oak.
Banister Frame
- This classic bullnose style solid oak frame has a 1½"
deep profile, and an off-white linen liner. It goes well in contemporary
homes, and has been a favorite in offices, lobbies, and other commercial
settings. With its tall but narrow profile, the Banister Frame is striking
when you're up close. It's meant for a larger room, not for a "near
field" viewing situation such as a stairway or corridor. With its
simple geometry and rounded crown, it goes well with most contemporary
office furniture. No wonder it is a favorite of so many commercial
decorators.
Art
Tip For The Day
Match the Frame to the Artwork with three simple
rules of thumb.
1)
Frame Size -
In general, it's always best to use a wide frame on large art and a thin frame on small art. A wide frame adds presence and substance to a large piece hanging over a sofa or mantelpiece. A thin frame will not overwhelm smaller works of art.
A thin to medium-width frame tends to thrust the image forward. This is often preferred for museum classics that shouldn't have to compete for attention with a frame.
Wide frames tend to feel like part of the artwork itself, and are often used as a decorative accent for contemporary images.
2) Frame Color -
Matching your frame to a color in the art is not as important as matching the frame to your room décor.
As a general rule, choose lighter colored frames for art that is light, simple or casual, such as you'll find in rustic art or botanical prints. Choose dark frames for a more stable, elegant, formal look with museum classics. A thin dark frame can be used with lighter prints because it doesn't feel very heavy. Gold frames are very flexible and match a wide variety of art styles. Most modern and abstract art looks good with black frames, while Impressionist art is seldom framed in black.
3) Frame Style -
Be careful not to "over-frame" an image with a frame that's too wide or too busy. Ornate frame designs combined with busy, intricate art can create a confusing, crowded feeling. On the other hand, busy renaissance or baroque images look best with intricate, antique-looking frames.
For further tips on framing
your portraits & paintings, please see our reference page on Framing
An Acrylic Painting.
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