5 Ideas for Displaying Artwork on Paper
Making the decision to purchase original art is a big one. It’s not replaceable or cheap as a mass-produced print, and there’s a good reason for that. It’s one of a kind! It’s special! Original art on paper is a good way to dip your toes in the whole art buying process because works of paper are usually less expensive than canvas pieces, and it doesn’t feel like as big of a commitment. Plus, art on paper lends itself to several different display methods. Below are some ideas when for displaying your new art piece.
1. Framed and Matted
Probably the most obvious idea. But it’s obvious because it works! Always frame your art with a mat. Foregoing the mat will make your original piece of art look like something in a college dorm room, and not polished at all. There are plenty of affordable frames that look professional, like this one from Amazon.
2. Wood Panel and
Wire
This is a good way to mix prints, real art, even your kid’s art. It’s clean, rustic, and easy to change it out. The only recommendation I have is making sure whatever you use to hang the art won’t damage it. If you’re crafty this looks pretty easy to make. If you’re not I found some different variations here, and here.
3. Washi Tape
Cute, colorful, and easy to change out. Washi tape is gentle enough that it won’t damage your art. Plus you can get creative with your washi tape displays. And you can get sooooo many pretty colors in a bundle like this!
Image courtesy of Society6.
Image courtesy of Brittany Ambridge.
4. Wooden Poster Hanger
I like using these when I want more of a bohemian look. Just double-check your art size, and make sure the wooden bars are as long as your piece of art, you don’t want your paper art hanging over the wood. But, if the bars are a little bit longer than the art, I think that’s totally fine! This is similar to what I have and is a decent size.
5. Binder Clips
I like this display idea for an office setting, because office supplies to me, belong in an office setting... I mean obviously. Just don’t display your art with any ole binder clips. There are plenty of cute clips you can get, like these pastel ones or these gold ones.