The perfect gallery wall

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*In the process of choosing between prints from Wall Of Art.*

Creating a personal gallery wall

Gallery walls can look in so many different ways. They can be symmetrical, strict, eclectic, colourful, messy, personal or very artsy, depending on what you choose. I’m more into creating a gallery wall that says something about me and has more character, so here are some things you might wanna think about when creating a wall of art that is more personalised.

Mix old and new pieces

You might have collected pieces over a few years, or you have something at your parents place that you love. You can even find older art, paintings and prints at the thrift store. By mixing older art with new you will get a more personal vibe right away.

*The little black tulip is a print I made at a print workshop.*

*Art made by my husband Love Cerda Ojensa that hasn’t been framed yet.*

Add art made by you

Don’t shy away from adding a print you’ve made yourself, a watercolour painting or a photo that you love the colours or motif of.

The frames matter

I know it’s easy to go to IKEA and get a bunch of the same frame, and while there’s nothing wrong to do so, you might want to make sure the frames are giving the vibe you want to achieve. Don’t be afraid of adding a frame with a different colour, size or style. Frames can be quite expensive but you can easily find something cool and cheap at the thrift store.

*From left to right:*
*Colour Bomb 05 by Annika Hultgren, Photo of Church by me, Hjärtat sitter till vänster by Kerstin Kjellin Larsson, Watercolour painting made by my husband Love Cerda Ojensa,* *Mellan Oss by Anna Mörner*, *Årstider by Evelina Kroon*.

Support local artists

Every place have creative people that do their own thing. Buy something you love and support their art instead of buying art at a big chain. You will have something more unique and help them continue their work.

Don’t worry about symmetry

This is extra important if you, like me, live in an older apartment with wonky floors and no straight walls. Use your eye when you hang your pieces. Ask someone to hold it up, take a few steps back and see if you like it. If yes, you got it right. Don’t worry too much about measurements and symmetry if you wanna have a more lively wall.

Last but not least… Don’t be afraid of putting your art high up on the wall or very low down. It can look pretty cool!