Are all of the paintings wrapped canvas on the same depth frame? This is one of those things you will have to lay out on the floor and play with. If you want to hang them on each side of the TV, try the largest on the right with two 8x10s or one 8x10 with one 10x14 (try the landscapes with the trees) to the right of the largest picture. Now, on the left side of the TV, play with the five paintings remaining. That will include two people pics to balance the figure on the right, two abstracts to bring the red to the left and then the purple wherever it looks good, maybe below the abstracts. I'm not going to do the math, since it is a journey. Worry about the framing later. You could always make floating frames yourself very inexpensively.

To really do this you'll need to lay them on the floor and play. As a preview, perhaps print your photos, cut out each image and shuffle til you see something pleasing. I don't know if I'd use all of them on this wall. If I really wanted to fill the wall I'd be looking for some pieces in different mediums and styles. As a start, I think the lady needs to on the far right looking towards the TV (presuming she'd be facing a corner if she's on the left.) The 10x14 piece might look good next to her.

The artist shows his paintings with these frames (for extra $) but I worry that I have enough gold/brass in the room. On the other end of the living area is the kitchen that is vibrant wood in a similar tone as the TV stand. All paintings are on canvas and same depth. The larger painting is from another artist and is also on a canvas roughly 3/4" thick with finished sides.

Should I stay away from more brass / golden tones? I already have enough I think. Black just seems so POW and I can't really imagine mixing a same wood tone as the TV stand ...or can I ? What to do.

oh I love them! look cool unframed if you ask me

don't do the same frames unless it really makes sense..the frame should accentuate the painting..unless it's photos or series of the same subject or something...

after that..that's a lot of playing, as was already suggested..

put them on the floor..lean them first..take time to look at them see where they'd want to be..then when you know more-start arranging them, on the floor first...

try to vary sizes a bit..the ones that go next to each other

and it's ok to leave it unfinished..or decide you're taking one or two to a different spot..it will evolve with time

I'm figuring out my art for since we've moved..it's been almost half a year, and half of it is still leaning..)) or packed if ceramics..and some I'm done with and pleased but would also rearrange some of it again because no space for what I want there..so I might have to redo it..I mean I have space but some art you need to see close..shouldn't go over the sofa, for example, unless you can see the details clearly..

that's all to say..it's like a puzzle just more complicated..take time on it, you'll love it

I just started randomly hanging mine. I did have a idea of where the larger ones would go. That is usually how I do it. Pick the first placement and go from there. I find winging it works best for me.

I am not sure that I would hang on one wall all the paintings you posted. White space gives the eye a breather, and allows each painting to be seen. Crowding too many of those on one wall might look, well, crowded.

I'd like to see the girl and her cat to the right of the tv as she counterbalances the similar shape of the sculpture piece on the left of the tv table, then the tree and the others you can work out on the wall. If you choose to put some to the right of the girl, put the tree and the piece that has the similar colors to the girl. I love everything you've chosen and would NOT do any frames. The art is what is appealing.

This is helpful! So glad to hear some say I do not need to frame all this art. I only paid $200 for it all on ebay and was not looking forward to close to a grand on framing.

definitely not

unless they have these staples that bother you

(some of my art does have staples and still doesn't have a frame..lol..it's just..framing here leaves you broke if you're into doing it right..some of pieces I do frame pretty fast, or buy with a frame already if possible..some I don't mind waiting for years..

worse with drawings of course..these should be taken care of...

still can't put up a pretty neat ink drawing because can't get to frame it..

wow. black tape. genius. thank you Yayagal!

Thanks Yaya! You know what's a crying shame? I have about twelve of these frames that can hold either a 12 3/4" x 13 1/4" or with insert a 9 3/4" x 10 1/4" and not one picture is the right size. Still, not sure that would look right anyway.

aha..yeah..i also pick up frames in Goodwill etc..in the end nothing works lol...

April, I want all those frames I had collected but got rid of for the move lol. I think I may have wrestled a few out of husbands hands and stashed in the attic. Once that squatter momma bird and her babies vacate that area I will have a look. Don't want my eye pecked out.

In the mid 1970's, I made a very large landscape crewel embroidery picture for my DMIL for Christmas. I embroidered it on a wood stretcher. Since we were struggling newlyweds, we made our own frame. I designed it and DH built it, which made it a homemade gift from the two of us. It hung over her sofa until just recently. It was very basic with pressboard (Masonite? dark brown?)for the back piece that sits against the wall nailed to the wood stretcher. I think DH painted the outside strip black before nailing. Then leaving a small space from the picture he nailed a gold painted 1"x1" mitered frame from the back of the Masonite. Not sure of each step performed in order, but it was a very simple two piece frame. He may have even used an entire sheet of Masonite behind the whole piece to strengthen the wood stretcher. We usually over-did everything back then. This is right up your artistic, creative, DIY selves! It would enable you to tie all the art together with matching custom frames. You can also make it with three pieces of trim, as seen at this site.

http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-wood-floater-frames/

ETA: If side staples might show you can also glue a 1/2" to 3/4" strip of ribbon around the edge of the frames.

gulp, I am going to say it...if you use this TV to watch programs, too much vibrant art like you have is going to really mess with your eyes and brain. Having the mirrored console reflecting the viewers lower sections is not going enhance the viewing experience. Your art wall might be great with mirrored console and new art, but the TV should be somewhere else.

Hi Maddie, The smoked glass reflection on the console doesn't bother us. Neither my husband or myself even notice it. Funny after you wrote your reply I went to the living area sofa to see if I could see my lower half and I could sort of see my foot. I doubt the art will bother me on that wall. My house is open plan so if I'm watching a movie in the evening I have most of the lights out so as not to see the glare on the TV. I do not really watch much TV in the day unless its news.

Viola, Thank you so much for the link!!!

Justerrilyn, I just want to say I love your style! I have been in awe of your vision since I joined years ago and saw your yellow mirrored kitchen! I want a house tour please!

I think that eight pictures on one wall is a lot. If you decide to do frames, I wanted to share one of my favorite pictures of artwork in a room:

The designer used thin frames and they are either all gold or gold with a touch of black. The fact that they are thinner, they aren't overwhelming because of the finish, but also notice the layout. If you pretend that the large picture is your t.v., you really don't want to place too many pictures next to it. You will overwhelm your eye.

Roarah, you are just the sweetest! Come on over and have a pop lol.

Sarah Ho, I like that. A few almost look like those floater frames Viola posted only thinner. Well, I have some gold foil somewhere, plenty of black paint, a bit of brass look rub -n- buff I think and some metallic oil... Yep, that's the ticket!

I will update again later after the paintings are framed and hung.

Just wanted to check in that my eBay paintings came today. I'm thrilled with the colorful work by Jose Trujillo !!! Okay, maybe this isn't your personal taste but there really is no excuse not to have original art in your living areas. Some of Jose's small works on canvas panel starts at 99 cents. The larger works of course are more expensive but still reasonable. Most artists will do combined shipping.

I love the colors...just makes me happy!

And you get a certificate of authenticity with each painting.

You could hang all the frames without the paintings somewhere. Search on "wall of empty frames".

How fun! Do you have the largest picture, "Bikinied Girl with Pet"? ;-) Just saying, you could start laying them out on the floor, and giving us a peek.

Hi Voila, I went to Michaels as they had a 40% off on frames with a double mat. They are not exactly what I wanted so I'm going to alter them. I have a vague idea of a layout ... I will post for approval because I'm just not sure.

Here is the other painting from a different artist I won this on eBay for a dollar and four cents...wasn't expecting much but I really like it. This artist has a way to go as far as fine tuning but there is some talent there.

Almost done with making these cheap Michaels 40% off Sale frames look a little less generic. Tomorrow I will fine tune them. It's raining today so no clear coat or detail correction.