How Visual Arts Can Enhance Your Life

Posted on: 19 June 2020

Movie posters of the 1970s had a unique look. Today, photographs and computer-generated images create film poster visuals. While appealing, these posters somewhat lack the colorful nature of "old-school" painted displays. A modern artist preferring an inspiring work area might find purchasing classic posters the right addition to the room. Taping the posters to the walls is a no-go, though. Besides running the risk of ruining the posters, taping or tacking up posters lacks artistic flair. The posters not only retain their look and value when you request a custom framing job, but the appearance also gains a stylistic enhancement.

Frames Bring Out the Look

The right frame selection extends the visual stylings of a classic movie poster. Yes, a standard single-color frame looks fine, but there are more artistic options available. The bright and upbeat look of classic images from the original posters for movies like Star Wars or Jaws can extend to the frame. In turn, the look extends to the entire wall, which further conveys a sense of style to the whole room. To maximize the visual impact, consider the following:

• Use a Non-Distracting Border: Again, the frame does not need to be a single-color one. The outside edge of the frame could be one color, while the center may present a different look. The border could serve the functional duty, keeping the poster securely in place while offering a standard color, such as beige. While not distracting from the poster, the border contrasts the bare wall and then draws attention to the artwork.
• Choose a Complementary Center: An appropriate "filler color" inside the borders might accent the poster effectively. Does the poster's art present sharp, almost cartoonish blues? Perhaps a stark, dark blue color scheme inside the borders would fit nicely with the unique colors in the poster art. 
• Go with the Right Frame Size: Some custom frames have incredibly thick borders and look fantastic when holding a custom landscape painting. Would such thick frames work well with 1970s-era movie posters? Probably not. Movie poster art follows more subtle approaches than the brushstrokes found in landscape or portrait imagery. A large frame sometimes takes away from poster art, so perhaps avoid going with oversized ones.

When unsure about how to expertly frame movie poster imagery, speak with a representative from a custom framing service. You do want the poster and its frame to display classic cinematic artistry boldly and impressively.

Reach out to a framing service today to learn more.