Choosing the right frame for a piece of art can be a hard (and expensive) decision. A great frame won’t make a piece something it’s not, but it can help make some great work look incredible in your home.

Fortunately, some Zatista artists take it upon themselves to handle their own framing. That’s something special because when it comes down to it, the artist’s original vision for the piece carries through all the way to the final presentation. Take the piece above, for instance. The minimal one inch black frame complements the composition and doesn’t steal any attention away from the work itself.

Here, in Erynn Rademacher‘s photo of salt crystals (taken through a microscope – how cool is that?) the frame and inlaid double matting mimics the image itself.

I often find myself looking through stacks of incredibly ornate frames in antique stores. At this point in my collecting experience, I don’t think I have any art that is befitting of a frame that’s a piece of art in and of itself. Good thing Kimberley Koonce is here to show us how it’s supposed to be done.

Martin Wachter’s “Lao Buddha” won my award for Most Compelling Frame Description. In the words of the artist himself, “Framed with handmade (by artist) weathered steel frame. Set behind Conservation Glass,” sounds divine! Alas, this artwork has sold.

Last but not least, Rich Moyers shows us how it’s really done. His beautiful piece “Transition” – nicely framed and offset within the matting – won 1st Prize, Blue Ribbon at the prestigious WVAC Southwestern Regional Mixed Media Exhibition held in Glendale, AZ. Nice work, Rich – on all levels!

Search for more fabulous framed original artwork on Zatista.com, today. Have fun shopping!