Carry the movement to the frame design

​Choosing a frame design for your artwork should always be guided by practical considerations. But the aesthetics of your frame design will transform your works! 

Choosing a frame design for your artwork should always be guided by practical considerations. It might include whether the piece requires museum-quality materials for preservation, whether the frame needs to add visual weight to better suit the wall space, or whether it should complement other framed pieces displayed nearby. But the aesthetics of your frame design will transform your works!
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​Many paintings feature protruding brushstrokes and swirling movement that give the surface life and texture. A custom framer will often draw on these elements when selecting a moulding to extend the visual motion past the canvas and to the frame design. This creates a presentation that feels both natural and beautifully integrated, adding impact and a curated look to the finished piece. 

Moulding choices are abundant and feature gentle curves, carved scrolls, rippling textures, or directional lines that visually “move” along the length of the moulding. When these elements complement the movement found within the artwork, something incredible happens. The eye naturally travels from the painting to the frame and back again, creating a continuous visual experience. The emotion and depth found within the art are echoed in the frame design, and so the energy of the work continues to flow outward.

A good frame design is so much more than a simple border. It supports and enhances what the artist has already begun on the canvas. The result is a presentation that feels cohesive, intentional, and visually dynamic, without seeming contained or rigid within the frame. ​

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