When selecting a gift with the dog lover in mind, framed dog prints can be a very welcomed addition to a dog lover’s home. For centuries, our dogs have played important roles in our lives as our companions, loyal flock workers, and family protectors. And throughout the years, artists have been immortalizing our canine friends on their canvasses.
Think about how many portraits you’ve seen in museums that include the family pooch. We often feel that the type of dog we have reflects a part of who we are. Why not have your loyal family hound in the portrait? Or, even an artistic rendering that captures your favorite hound proudly striking a noble pose. Many of these beautiful one of a kind works of art are now available as fine art dog prints. Seemingly unaffected by time, these canine scenes warm our hearts with every glance.
In some ways, all dog art is timeless. It evokes fond memories of the never-ending love and companionship that we share with man’s best friend. Many canine enthusiasts love to display dog art in their homes and would really appreciate a dog print chosen especially with them in mind. If you cannot find them locally, you can purchase custom framed prints online and have them shipped directly to the special dog lovers on your shopping list. If you’re new to buying dog art, here’s some information that will help you select the perfect print.
What’s The Difference Between A Dog Print Poster, Fine Art Poster and Fine Art Print?
Dog Print Posters – Wall poster are the least expensive choice since they’re typically printed in large volumes on less expensive paper.
Fine Art Dog Prints – Fine art prints are printed with careful attention to true color reproduction using a very high quality paper, which often provides more texture.
Fine Art Dog Posters – Fine art posters are typically printed on a higher quality paper than wall posters.
Fine Art Limited Addition Dog Prints – A fine art print is a work of art that is created by an artist using a printing technique, such as digital printing, lithography, silkscreen, relief print, etc. The artist uses one of these printing mediums to make multiple impressions or copies of her work, creating an “edition.” Every print in an edition is considered an original work of fine art. The artist determines the size of the edition and usually signs and numbers each individual print.
Framing Options For Your Dog Prints & Posters
After you choose a poster or fine art print, framing your print will protect your gift and add an extra dimension to it. This is where you can take the opportunity to coordinate the framed print with the room décor. There are several things to consider to get the best look possible.
Types of Frames – Frames come in a wide variety of materials and finish… solid wood, metal, plastic, and various faux finishes. Your budget will usually help you narrow down the choices somewhat. For example a solid wood frame will cost more than a plastic or printed faux wood finish. Unless someone is looking really close, they probably won’t notice that your dog print isn’t framed in solid wood. Some of the better quality faux wood finishes are really very nice looking. And choosing a less expensive faux finish for your dog print may be a good place to save a few bucks.
Color Coordinated Mats – Adding one or more colored mats to your dog print will really allow you to color coordinate your gift with your dog lover’s décor. This can really make a big difference in how well the painting coordinates with the colors in the room. The transitioning colors of the matting can blend the print, frame and room décor shades into a decorative balance.
Glazing Options – Glazing (adding a glass or an acrylic cover) will protect your dog print and keep it looking its best for years to come. To start, choose from two basic options: high quality framing gauge glass or lightweight optical quality acrylic.But there’s a little more to it then just selecting glass or plastic. Don’t overlook the importance of some additional features when selecting the glazing option that’s right for you.
UV Protection – You may also want to protect your dog print from fading by selecting UV protection. This is a good idea if there is any chance your gift will be hung in direct sunlight or florescent lighting.As a young teen I learned about fading the hard way. I was given this adorable dog poster that I absolutely cherished. I asked a family friend to frame it with a glass cover. My friend did a great job and my dog print was definitely well protected from dust or anything that I might splatter on it. I thought to myself…WOW…that’s just perfect; now that it’s protected I’ll have it forever. I hung it proudly in my room just before leaving for summer camp. It added so much to my already bright and sunny room. You could imagine my disappointment when I returned home at the end of the summer to find that my beloved puppy print was badly faded by the sun.Even though this was just an inexpensive wall poster, it could just as easily been a pricey limited edition dog print. Don’t let this happen to your prints! Go for the UV protection!
Anti-Glare Protection – Another nice option to consider is anti-glare glazing. This will allow your print to be viewed from any angle because it minimizes the glare and reflection. This is especially important in highly lit areas. I found out just how nice an anti-glare option really is when I recently purchased a beautifully framed dog print at a garage sale. Before I even got the $7 out of my pocket I knew exactly where I was going to hang it. The frame is absolutely gorgeous and matches my décor perfectly. I hung it as soon as I got home and enjoyed it all afternoon. It was just perfect until the sun set and we turned on the lights in our living room.Depending on where you were standing or sitting in the room the glare from the lights made it impossible to enjoy this beautiful piece of art. In case you’re wondering…I plan to take it in to have the glass changed real soon. It’ll still be a bargain and a great find, and I’m sure we’ll enjoy for years to come.
There’s A Dog Print For Every Dog Lover
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