Framing Advice

Paintings on canvas are generally hung without framing. However, some canvas paintings would be enhanced with the addition of a frame. If you are choosing a frame try and pick colours out of the painting and choose a frame colour which will enhance the artwork. This should bring the painting out and the frame will enhance the artwork and not become overbearing. You should also consider the decor of the room into which the artwork will be hung.

Stretching

Many customers ask "what is stretching?" The canvas is pulled tightly onto a wooden frame and secured. This is known as stretching. The canvas is then treated or sealed to avoid cracking of the paint when the painting is complete. The painting is sealed again once the artwork is complete. Some of the artwork displayed in our gallery will be transported from the artist rolled in a tube and will require stretching so it can be hung onto a wall. This gives some flexibility as to how the painting is to be hung - i.e. framed and then stretched onto a board if required and not a wooden frame.

Notes

These prices are given as a guidance only and will vary depending on the actual size of the painting. Quotations are available on request. For ease of travel, some pieces will arrive in the UK unstretched. Where necessary, we are able to provide quotations for canvas stretching once you have selected a piece of artwork for purchase. Or alternatively, you can request the item to be sent to the delivery address in a tube and have the item stretched or framed at your convenience.