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Without printing your memories, you’re likely to forget about them until the day you decide to flick through your media library on your smartphone.

Vintage is an authentic form of art. If it is flat enough to fit between the glass and the backing board of a picture frame, then it is art. Colours are just for visual amusement and emotional appeal. Even black and white is art; it’s called monochrome. A printed poem can be art, and you can decorate it using stamps in the corners, motifs, borders, shapes, and the like. 

Artists are extremely creative when they’re in their own lane, creating their masterpieces. Getting that work into the eyes of potential buyers, that’s a whole other craft. One that requires planning, practice, patience, persistence, and extra skills that can only be gained by jumping into the thick of it. 

Framing anything isn’t only done for beautification or interior décor; it’s also done for preservation. Even if that preservation is only temporary. Frames act as protective casings for anything printed on paper that you want to display and keep in good condition. For the frame to act as a protective casing for the long haul, it ought to be resistant to moisture. How resistant it is depends on where you display the frame. In a kitchen and bathroom, there may be tweaks needed for additional protection.

Are you torn between the timeless elegance of wooden picture frames and the sleek modernity of metal frames? Choosing the right frame for your artwork or photos is no easy task. The debate between wood and metal frames has raged on for years, with proponents on both sides passionately defending their preferences.

The question of whether art needs to be framed is often raised. It can be by artists themselves, and their customers, by people interested in using prints for home décor, or by interior designers and consultants.

If there’s ever an art medium that artists could help their customers with more, it’s the framing of watercolour paintings. A task that is so easy to get the balance wrong, resulting in the frame, or the components of it overpowering the work, detracting from the viewing pleasure perceived in earlier viewings. 

When it comes to displaying canvas artwork, two common options stand out: stretching the canvas over a wooden frame or mounting it on board. Each method has its pros and cons. The choice between stretching or mounting has an impact on the finished presentation of canvas prints and paintings.
If you have a rolled canvas, you have options, each of which are important considerations.

Do you dream of the day you finally transform a bland space into a stunning picture gallery wall? The sizes and layout for the display hold the key! 

Just a few photos to display requires a decision to be made on how to present them in their best light.