STILL MEADOW · PAINTING GUIDES
Choosing a frame for an oil painting
A frame changes the boundary between a painting and its surroundings. Compare the image, the frame material and the room together, rather than choosing a finish in isolation.
Begin with the painting
Look at the composition and the parts of the image that should remain visible. Ask whether the selected frame covers any painted edge and how the canvas is mounted. Confirm the actual frame profile and material instead of relying only on a digital colour sample.
Compare the room materials
Consider nearby wood, metal, upholstery and wall colour. A darker timber frame, a lighter finish and a metal-toned frame create different boundaries around the same image. You can compare two or three choices without requiring every material in the room to match.
Check the outer dimensions
Confirm frame width, overall depth, outer dimensions and the supplied hanging arrangement. State whether the work will be displayed above furniture or in a narrow passage. The final quotation should distinguish the artwork price, frame selection and any related packing or shipping changes.
Confirm the physical finish
Screens and lighting can alter the appearance of colour and surface texture. Request a physical finish description or available detail photographs before confirming. The room preview is a comparison tool, while the written specifications identify the frame that will be supplied.
Is the frame in the preview included?
Confirm it in the quotation. A preview does not establish that a particular physical frame is in stock or included in the artwork price.