Choosing whether to frame your painting comes down to structure, edge treatment, and depth. Gallery-wrapped canvases and cradled panels can stand on their own—just make sure the sides support the presentation. Thin profiles or side-stapled canvas often benefit from frames, from warm wood to clean metal. And when you want the edges visible, a floater frame keeps the focus on the work itself. Thoughtful presentation shapes how viewers experience your art. 🧑‍🎨 Presentation by Morgan from our Merc

Let’s mount a watercolor painting to a cradled wood panel! Part 1. I normally mount the paper first and then paint on to it so that you don’t risk damaging the artwork, plus it keeps the paper stretched! Apply heavy gel gloss to your panel with a brush, making sure you get alllll the edges. Lay your paper or artwork down onto the glue and gently tap with your fingers. Cover with clean paper and use a brayer to work from the centre outwards, apply pressure as you go. Clean up any gel that squishe