You’ve just produced a beautiful piece of art, so now what? Framing can feel overwhelming, but with a few key considerations, you’ll protect your labour of love and showcase it perfectly.

You have a couple of options here: –

Option 1 – Professional Framers

Pros: Expertise, custom solutions. Professionals work with thousands of framing requirements and can give fabulous advice. They can be particularly useful if you are struggling to know what to do.

Cons: Costly; some may upsell unnecessarily. A good framer is worth their weight in gold, and quite often they know it, so finding someone who is both good and fair can be challenging.

Tip: Ask for recommendations. Other artists in your area will have a view and will help to you find the best framer for you to work with. Do avoid framers who push expensive glass without context. Yes, museum quality, non-reflective glass looks fantastic but in the early stages of your painting career do you really need to pay out for it? Once you have a following and you are making consistent sales then you can re-evaluate.

Option 2: DIY Framing

Avoid cheap or fussy frames that detract from the art.

Where to buy: IKEA, B&Q, The Range, online framing companies or maybe charity shops where you can replace existing art and re-use the second-hand frame. Make sure the frame is in good condition, though.

My golden rules are 1) your frame should honour the art; and 2) never settle for something you don’t love.

Next time – How to choose the right matting and glass for your artwork.

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