Design with portrait paintings

There is something so nostalgic about portraits. The idea of how to frame them has evolved over time though.

​Bringing different styles and personalities to art is what we love to do and having a stunning portrait to work with makes our job easy. Depending on the frame design a portrait can go from modern, whimsical to classic or elegant in aesthetic.

Get the looks.

Modern

For a more modern look, consider the addition of mats.  Or float your art away from the frame leaving a slight space between the two. Another idea is to choose a frame that is clean-lined. Consider going bold in colour or stick to a light wood-tone.

Whimsical:

A chunky frame with lots of dimension and movement will help achieve this style.

Classic:

Stick to traditional metallics, with no matting.

Rustic:

Woods or imperfectly perfect mouldings create a rustic feel.

Combining styles:

Of course, with preference comes combining different styles into one look. For example, you might want to pick up on some of the more traditional metallics, but add a modern twist with a mat.

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