Art Frames
luxe framing and mounting
Discover the highest quality frame and mounting options
exclusive to Art Central to pair with your limited edition art.
FRAME OF REFERENCE
18 frames. 4 finishes. 13 sizes. Find the perfect frame to suit your unique art piece.
HOW TO CHOOSE A FRAME
MATERIAL
Pick the right texture—a textured wood frame pairs well with a nature-inspired print, while a sleek metal frame looks great with abstract work.
COLOR
Decide which colors in your artwork you want to bring out, then pick a frame that complements that color. For a black and white print, a wood frame can bring warmth and unexpected color.
GLASS
We offer two types of glass: UV Plexi Glass & Standard Plexi Glass. If your art is opposite a strong natural light source, we recommend choosing UV Plexi Glass, which has a non-glare finish.
AT A GLANCE
WAYS TO MOUNT YOUR ART
FLOAT MOUNTED
MATTED
FULL BLEED (STANDARD)
Float Mounting
A dramatic display option where the artwork floats on top of archival, museum-grade 100% cotton mat board.
Use float mounting to achieve a contemporary and elevated look. We think float mounting works best with artwork that has an organic edge.
WHAT TO FLOAT MOUNT:
- sketches and figure drawings
- print-making techniques (like block prints or lithography)
- watercolor
- contemporary photography
Matting
Matted art is a traditional look that is used by galleries looking to show work in a more classical presentation..
Matting works well with art that is centralized on the paper, as it provides a double frame effect for the work and draws the eye inward.
WHAT TO MAT:
- traditional paintings
- oil and acrylics
- rustic art
- traditional photography
Full Bleed
Matted art is a traditional look that is used by galleries looking to show work in a more classical presentation..
This contemporary look works well with any style, but is specifically impactful with contemporary photography. It's a great way to maximize the scale of your art by stretching the image edge to edge.
WHAT TO DISPLAY WITH FULL BLEED:
- contemporary photography
- intricately detailed art
- abstract expressionism
Canvas
Artwork printed on textured canvas, rather than smooth paper. Now available framed in premium wood
Opt for canvas to achieve the look of an original hand-painted work. Our unframed canvas is a lightweight alternative to heavier frames for an extra safe way to display children’s art.
WHAT TO DISPLAY ON CANVAS:
- oil paintings
- abstracts
- any work originally painted on canvas
- children’s art
