Modern Picture Frames For Oil Paintings

Here at jerry s artarama we have an incredible selection of picture frames in all shapes colors and sizes.

Modern picture frames for oil paintings.

Top quality and large selection. To set off a gallery depth oil painting while still preserving this three dimensional effect you can use a floater frame. By putting it in the large modern frame a painting which is as loose and free as you can get is almost cramped by the frame surrounding it. Abstract edgy or modern art most often looks best with plain geometric frames and little or no frills.

Most frame moldings are designed for 3 4 deep canvases in frame lingo this is called a 3 4 rabbet. 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. Whether you are looking for an ornate classically styled frame or a sleek modern frame you ve come to the right place. You ll have to choose between a minimalistic traditional or antique frame based on the style of your composition.

A floater frame is a cost effective style of molding to create an elegantly modern look to your artwork. To frame the painting layer the canvas behind a dust cover and tape. At the risk of making a sweeping generalisation i would suggest that a painting is more likely to work without a frame the more abstract or contemporary the subject matter is.