Art on paper, including prints and watercolours, is more delicate than a painting on canvas. The good news is that a few simple habits will help it look beautiful for decades. This guide covers where to hang it, how to clean it, how to store it and what to do if something goes wrong. Keep it out of direct light Light is the biggest threat to art on paper. Direct sunlight, and even strong daylight, can fade pigments and make paper yellow over time. Watercolours can be especial

Choosing the right size artwork is one of the most common decorating questions, and one of the easiest to get wrong. A piece that is too small can look lost, and one that is too large can overwhelm a room. This guide gives you simple rules, a practical method and the standard sizes to know. The two-thirds rule When you are hanging art above a sofa, sideboard, console or bed, a good guide is to choose art that is about two-thirds the width of the furniture, or roughly 60 to 75

When you shop for art prints online, you will often see the word archival. It sounds technical, but the idea is simple: an archival print is made to last. This guide explains what archival means, what to check before you buy, and how to look after your print once it is home. Archival paper Archival papers are made to resist yellowing and deterioration over time. They are usually acid-free and lignin-free. Lignin is a component of wood that breaks down and can cause paper to y

A good frame protects a print and completes the look of a room. A poor one can flatten even a beautiful piece. This guide walks you through choosing a frame for an art print, from the mount to the glass, plus the sizes and mistakes to watch for. Start with the artwork Look at the colours and mood of the print first. A soft watercolour often suits a light timber or white frame, while a bold, dark piece can carry a black or deep timber frame. The frame should support the art, n

If you're buying art for your home, one of the first questions is whether to choose an original or an Australian art print. Both have a place. Here is a simple guide to the difference and how to decide. What is an original artwork? An original is a one-of-a-kind piece painted by the artist. Every mark on the surface is unique and there is no other like it. Belinda Baynes' original artworks include watercolours and mixed-media pieces, some using materials such as silk fabric a