What shoud I do with my extra framed paintings and artwork?

Question

I have dozens of framed paintings, photos, etc. that have been stored in closets. I usually don't like to have too much stuff on the walls. But I like them all and I want to display them in a unique way. Any ideas??

Answer 1

Yes I would reframe them into black frames and do groupings. In general, artwork should be hung so that the center point of the picture or grouping is at about eye level for the average person. While this won't be possible in every situation, it's a good guideline to keep in mind.

Another technique to remember is that a grouping of pictures should be thought of as one unit. Test an arrangement of pictures by laying everything out on a large table (or on the floor), playing with combinations until you hit upon one that works. Laying them out on paper is even better since you'll be able to trace around each object and determine where picture hangers should be installed. Tape the paper up on the wall as a template for picture hangers and you'll be done in no time.

You can also lay out pieces of scrap molding (or tape) onto the floor to form the "outside" bundaries of a picture grouping -- the measurements within which the smaller pieces of art will be set. This is useful when a particular wall has certain boundaries that must be observed (such as a chair rail, windows, heating vents, and the like) and helps keep your arrangement the proper size.

Answer 2

You can group several different sized pictures together on one wall. Maybe every 6 months you can rotate the pictures in the closet with those on the wall, so that you are putting up all of your pictures and can enjoy them through the year.