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Here is a fun gift idea for a grandchild, niece, or nephew. If you have picture or piece of school artwork of the child’s parent at the same age, frame it and give it as a gift. When a child can connect to his or her parent’s history, it strengthens the family bond.
Wooden furniture is timeless and an essential to every home. But sometimes, even the best wooden pieces don’t stand out. Vibrant and cozy fabric, patterned pillows, or a sheepskin rug instantly turn the chair into a room’s main attraction.
Did you know that a lot of papers and glues have acid in them? Over many years, these can damage artwork. That’s why framing experts will use archival mats and acid-free materials to help make sure your artwork stays in pristine condition.
Although it’s not necessary to create an exact match between a piece of art and furniture in the room like the couch, you should aim for a complementary look. Colors or patterns within the art should correlate with other elements in the décor.
If your child is graduating to a new sports team, you may want some special way to commemorate their achievements. If you still have their uniform, it may be possible to frame it into a beautiful wall or shelf display.
There are several parts of a picture frame, including the matte. This is a piece of cardboard or foam that is between the photograph and the glass and prevents the picture from sticking to the glass.
A perfectly centered piece of art highlighted with a spotlight is all you need to add a touch of luxury to your home décor. Consult us to know how to make an inexpensive artwork the primary focal point of the room.
Unfortunately, bigger isn’t always better when it comes to framing your artwork or photography. Instead, try to keep the frame size consistent with the artwork. Otherwise, there’s always the chance that your art will be dwarfed by the frame and mat.
While decorating your house with art, are you thinking about starting a collection too? If you are eyeing emerging artists, their artworks will be more affordable so it may be a good idea to invest in their pieces.
Do you have painting you’re worried won’t look right in the room after you finish repainting or replacing furniture? Depending on your new color scheme, it may be possible to choose a frame and mat that help tie it into the rest of the room.
Today's frame assemblies provide enhanced protection for artwork. What two key features offer conservation quality protection for art and framed heirlooms? If you guessed ultraviolet light filtration and acid free mating, you're right.
A nice saying by William Morris, a Textile Designer: “All rooms ought to look as if they were lived in, and to have so to say, a friendly welcome ready for the incomer.”
Want to keep wall damage to a minimum when hanging pictures? There are "tack" tools on the market designed especially for wall art. They install sturdy hardware similar to paper staples. These staples cause very little cosmetic damage and are easy to remove.
The word “art” refers to something that is very broad. When decorating a property however, art refers to the work that comes from the visual arts discipline. But even the term “visual arts” itself is broad, with works that include fine arts, contemporary arts, and decorative arts and crafts.
As you select the mat you'll use during framing, don't forget to consider its material composition. Not all framing mats are acid free, so make sure you know what you're getting.
Have you ever heard of museum glass? It's a framing option that provides conservation quality ultraviolet light protection, as well as glare reduction and reduced reflection from nearby objects. It's the most protective "clear" viewing glass currently available for framed art.
In the field of visual arts, there are three basic styles: representational, abstract, and non-objective as well as different subtypes. But, whether a visual art work is two or three dimensional, it would certainly fall under one of these three basic styles.
We understand that not everyone has a perfect vision for how they want the artwork they’ve purchased to look in their room. When you need suggestions on what would look good with the piece, we’re always happy to offer our opinion.
Want to create a meaningful art décor piece on the cheap? Just oversize your own black and white photo, and hang it on a prominent wall.
A helpful hint when hanging a picture frame is to have a friend hold up the frame in several spots on the wall while you step back, six to eight feet away, to observe as though you are a visitor to the home.
