Pencil Drawings are one of the simplest yet complicated techniques in the world of art. The sheer simplicity of using just one tool to create astounding art is favored by a lot of mature as well as beginner artists around the world.

Why frame a pencil portrait?

Pencil portraits look best when framed with something called a mount. This is because the glass in the frame shouldn’t touch the drawing directly and this in turn preserves the art. It also gives the drawing a space to breathe. We at pickframes have an understanding on how to do this exactly and can advise you one picking the right frame, be it a gift or for decor. For this purpose we advise, a neutral toned mount color so that your pencil sketch goes together with the frame. The mount border is usually about 5 CM, but you can give it a boost or shrink as you see fit. But it is an art form that we are trying to frame, so there are no restrictions to it. 

What type of frame should you choose?

Here the frame is not chosen according to the type of art, but the nature of the decor that the pencil drawing will occupy. For example if your room is finished in a traditional manner, then we would suggest you would go for something bit ornate. If it a modern decor then we would advise you to go for a frame that suits the artwork’s age, so that even if a drawing is old and it has an ornate frame, it would still look good in a modern room. If it is a new drawing then adding in a plainer and modern frame would complement the picture. 

What type of Glaze should you choose?

Frames are often sold with clear Perspex than glass, which enables a lighter and much safer handling. However there is a slight disadvantage that dust can stick to its surface. If you are going for glass then, a non-reflective and non-glare glass could be considered. This could be a bit more expensive, but the etched surface will reduce the shine without obscuring the drawing.

If you have made a pencil drawing and looking forward for framing in Dubai/ Abu Dhabi, then don’t hold back, you are always welcome at Pickframes, the home of best frames.