Best Frames For Oil Paintings

Washington federal style silver art frame.

Best frames for oil paintings.

The final varnish applied to oil paintings is often considered sufficient protection. Tonzom 16 x 20 inch wooden frame canvas stretcher bars with thumb tacks for oil painting and paint by numbers 4 strips. Alden medium antique gold painting frame. Sometimes the style of painting dictates the type of frame you should pick.

These eco friendly floater frames are made from reclaimed barnwood hand milled in the usa for canvases up to 1 1 2 deep. A floater frame is a cost effective style of molding to create an elegantly modern look to your artwork. Princeton federal style gold art frame. There is no need to frame an oil painting under glass if it s painted on canvas panel or board.

With that type of art you can even take more risks with a bolder color for the frame if plain geometric black frames don t appeal to you. For example a period painting or one of classical subject matter is well suited to a timeless traditional elegant gold leafed frame or a handsome walnut or mahogany wood frame. Choose from incredible selection of ready made frames for artwork in all shapes colors and sizes. Glass is used in framing to protect the artwork from moisture and harmful uv rays which can fade the colors.

Whittle burnished gold baroque style wide frame. To set off a gallery depth oil painting while still preserving this three dimensional effect you can use a floater frame. Baguette frames refer to flat panels of wood or metal that fit along the edges of your painting without obscuring any portion of the image. Garrick federal style black and gold art frame.

Abstract edgy or modern art most often looks best with plain geometric frames and little or no frills. Shop from over 250 styles of ready made art frames frames for artists professionals and businesses. Old world canvas floaters this collection of genuine wood picture frames features beautifully weathered finishes and ornate antiqued motifs for canvases up to 1 deep. Floating frame fits 5 8 3 4 max 7 8 deep artwork natural oak 11 x 14 inch 4 2 out of 5 stars 220.

Top quality and large selection. Select a floating or baguette frame for a minimalistic modern look. Should an oil painting be framed under glass. Most frame moldings are designed for 3 4 deep canvases in frame lingo this is called a 3 4 rabbet.

Lighter ethereal or more abstract paintings may look best in sleek less fussy frames.