HOW TO CREATE A
GALLERY WALL
COLLECTION
Whether you know it or not, you have an eye for great composition--you see compositions of images everywhere you go. But if you'd like my help, I'm here for you. Email me to arrange a consultation where I can bring paintings to your home or help place a new painting you've purchased from me.
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Find art you love!
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Kids' art
Original art
Reproductions
Photographs
I've glued beautiful napkins and art postcards to boards as well
Natural object like a leaf or twig
Shadow box with rocks or 3D art
Lovely fabric on stretcher bars
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Anything goes but here are ways to make a collection look more unified:
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Choose one colour of frame
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Or choose black and white frames only. Perhaps add an accent frame in gold or silver or a fun colour like turquoise--why not?
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Oversized mats instantly create drama especially around a smaller artwork.
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Display what you love, what brings you joy.
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Think of your wall as a focal point. Pretend it'll be a photo in one of those gorgeous homestyle magazines.
Take a photo of your finished gallery wall & see if it measures up. Maybe you need to paint the wall white or a bold colour to make the art pop or a daring, dark value like navy blue or slate grey.
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Continue to look for inspiration in galleries or magazines or other's homes. But your choices will be uniquely your own & will reflect who you are. Remember you can always change it up especially if you buy a gallery wall hanging system like STAS--which I love in my studio for the ability to switch out pieces easily.
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Enjoy your gallery!