Custom Framing Options For Oil Paintings

Decorating your personal living space with oil paintings adds your personal touch to the interior decor of your home. If your painting does not have a frame or you simply do not like the existing frame, selecting a frame is of crucial importance to the presentation of your painting. The right frame choice can enhance your art piece and draw even more attention to it, making it absolutely unique and particular, while the opposite can ruin even a classic piece of art. Sometimes the frame can be more impressive than the art piece itself.

The frames of original oil paintings are one more way to personalize not only the art piece but the room as well. Frames come in an abundance of colors, materials, sizes and shapes. Frames can be made of mahogany, oak or cherry wood, ceramic, metal or glass. Even marble and granite stone frames are available, giving you a plethora of choices.

It is extremely important to evaluate your painting in order to choose the right frame. An antique piece of art usually needs an antique heavy wooden frame to complement its style, while landscapes usually go very well with etched frames or some elegant design that enhances the subject’s beauty and originality. Original oil paintings, hand painted portraits or watercolors can be set off and elevated in a somber metal frame with fine finishes and a border.

In order to choose the perfect frame, you need to decide in advance where you will mount the painting. A living room has different character than a bedroom, for example. The rest of furniture and wall colors can also play a decisive role. The painting and frame should suit the room where you intend to hang it. Otherwise it might create an indifferent and dull aesthetic result.  When displaying art in your home the result should be nothing but impressive and exceptional.

Choosing the right frame may seem difficult at first. You should start by looking online and in magazines to get an idea of what styles you like. Next, consult with your framing professional. Custom framing is an art in and of itself, and you should rely on their experience to guide you to the best frame for your painting and overall decor.

Artistic Perceptions displays the oil paintings of resident artist, Wanta Davenport, and exquisite rose paintings by Fernie Parker Taite. Artistic Perceptions is open to the public and you are invited to see Wanta’s latest creations.  The Augusta, Georgia art gallery also provides custom framing services and professional art supplies.