So you want to frame it by yourself. I get it.
Listen, I know the rules of design. I could bore you senseless with the ins and outs of typography—the precise way a typeface's x-height dictates legibility, how I calculate type and leading within the Golden Ratio, or the intellectual conflict of choosing a brutally cynical sans-serif over an elegant, apologetic serif. But if you're buying my prints, you're buying the immediate impact, not some polite, cushioned visual experience.
My standard presentation is the direct hit: the artwork right up against the edge. It's stark, clean, and aggressive. It ensures the harsh, cynical truth of the statement lands before the viewer even has time to blink. This isn't fine art for a museum; this is brutal honesty for your wall.
Here’s the deal on getting my prints off the floor and onto your wall.
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My prints are square. Simple geometry for a simple, devastating message. The sizes you bought are listed below. All measurements are in inches, because they just are, but I have given you the cms below aswell because life is difficult enough without trying to do conversions if you don’t have to.
10 x 10 Print [25.4 x 25.4 cm]
Tight, immediate, and all attitude. No fuss, just the message.
Use a 10” x 10” frame
12 x 12 Print [30.5 x 30.5 cm]
The artwork fills the space completely. It has nowhere to hide, and neither does the viewer.
Use a 12” x 12” frame.
14 x 14 Print [35.6 x 35.6 cm]
Maximum presence. This is for when the print is the main event and you want its voice heard immediately.
Use a 14” x 14” frame. Sensing the pattern?
16 x 16 Print [40.6 x 40.6 cm]
Simple, clean, and efficient. The border is the frame itself, adding weight to the edges.
Use a 16 x 16 frame.
18 x 18 Print [45.7 x 45.7 cm]
The full visual punch. You bought a big statement; give it the whole damn frame.
Use a 18 x 18 frame.
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Some people need breathing room. If the immediate confrontation of the un-matted look is just too jarring for your overly sensitive guests, you can add a mat (that cardboard border).
The Mat: This is the safe, polite option. It adds visual rest. If you go this route, size up the frame (e.g., put a 14x14 print in a 20x20 frame with a mat). Stick to a crisp white or an off-white mat. Don't add colour; the work is already talking loud enough.
A Word of Warning: Adding a mat softens the impact. It's like whispering the message instead of shouting it. If that’s what you want, fine. But you’re missing the point.
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My work comes in black and white. It’s stark. It’s honest. The frame should support the chaos, not distract from it.
Black: Always the best choice. It’s the visual anchor. Simple, clean, and gives the print the aggressive contrast it needs.
White: A good, modern option. Makes the work feel a bit lighter—useful if you've got ten of my prints [which I highly recommend] lined up and you don't want the wall to collapse into a black hole of cynicism.
Natural Wood (Maple/Oak): If your room is full of warm wood, this is your get-out-of-jail-free card. It adds a tiny bit of warmth without distracting from the core message.
Gold/Silver/Any Other Bulls*t: Don't. This isn't a Renaissance portrait. Treat it like the raw, unfiltered truth it is, not a tacky ornament, or do. It’s really up to you, but you’re reading this for my advice, and so there it is.
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Below are links to two UK-based suppliers known for quality, stocking a good range of square frame sizes. Look for simple, un-matted options in black or natural wood to keep the focus on the print.
easyframe
If you need a frame right now and don't want to wait for bespoke delivery, the big retailers will often stock square sizes. They are great for the simple, un-matted look.
Argos / Habitat: They regularly stock square aluminium and simple wooden frames in sizes like 12x12 inches and 16x16 inches. These are cheap, fast, and will work.
Hobbycraft: They focus heavily on craft and art, meaning they reliably carry square sizes in inches and common metric equivalents (like 30x30 cm, which is close to 12x12 inches).
Dunelm / The Range: Good places to look for basic, modern, and cheap frames. Check their website filters for "square" and search for sizes like 10x10 or 12x12.
CHECK THE SIZE
Square prints are common, but always double-check the description. I am not responsible for your frame purchases.
DISCLAIMER: I am not affiliated with, paid by, or sponsored by any of the companies listed above. This is not an endorsement. These are just options for getting my chaotic lines onto your wall.
If you have questions about their shipping, materials, or whether they can handle your specific size, ask them, not me. I’ve already done my job; I’m just trying to be helpful. Do your research. Make good choices.
So you want to frame it by yourself. I get it.
Listen, I know the rules of design. I could bore you senseless with the ins and outs of typography—the precise way a typeface's x-height dictates legibility, how I calculate type and leading within the Golden Ratio, or the intellectual conflict of choosing a brutally cynical sans-serif over an elegant, apologetic serif. But if you're buying my prints, you're buying the immediate impact, not some polite, cushioned visual experience.
My standard presentation is the direct hit: the artwork right up against the edge. It's stark, clean, and aggressive. It ensures the harsh, cynical truth of the statement lands before the viewer even has time to blink. This isn't fine art for a museum; this is brutal honesty for your wall.
Here’s the deal on getting my prints off the floor and onto your wall.
-
My prints are square. Simple geometry for a simple, devastating message. The sizes you bought are listed below. All measurements are in inches, because they just are, but I have given you the cms below aswell because life is difficult enough without trying to do conversions if you don’t have to.
10 x 10 Print [25.4 x 25.4 cm]
Tight, immediate, and all attitude. No fuss, just the message.
Use a 10” x 10” frame
12 x 12 Print [30.5 x 30.5 cm]
The artwork fills the space completely. It has nowhere to hide, and neither does the viewer.
Use a 12” x 12” frame.
14 x 14 Print [35.6 x 35.6 cm]
Maximum presence. This is for when the print is the main event and you want its voice heard immediately.
Use a 14” x 14” frame. Sensing the pattern?
16 x 16 Print [40.6 x 40.6 cm]
Simple, clean, and efficient. The border is the frame itself, adding weight to the edges.
Use a 16 x 16 frame.
18 x 18 Print [45.7 x 45.7 cm]
The full visual punch. You bought a big statement; give it the whole damn frame.
Use a 18 x 18 frame.
-
Some people need breathing room. If the immediate confrontation of the un-matted look is just too jarring for your overly sensitive guests, you can add a mat (that cardboard border).
The Mat: This is the safe, polite option. It adds visual rest. If you go this route, size up the frame (e.g., put a 14x14 print in a 20x20 frame with a mat). Stick to a crisp white or an off-white mat. Don't add colour; the work is already talking loud enough.
A Word of Warning: Adding a mat softens the impact. It's like whispering the message instead of shouting it. If that’s what you want, fine. But you’re missing the point.
-
My work comes in black and white. It’s stark. It’s honest. The frame should support the chaos, not distract from it.
Black: Always the best choice. It’s the visual anchor. Simple, clean, and gives the print the aggressive contrast it needs.
White: A good, modern option. Makes the work feel a bit lighter—useful if you've got ten of my prints [which I highly recommend] lined up and you don't want the wall to collapse into a black hole of cynicism.
Natural Wood (Maple/Oak): If your room is full of warm wood, this is your get-out-of-jail-free card. It adds a tiny bit of warmth without distracting from the core message.
Gold/Silver/Any Other Bulls*t: Don't. This isn't a Renaissance portrait. Treat it like the raw, unfiltered truth it is, not a tacky ornament, or do. It’s really up to you, but you’re reading this for my advice, and so there it is.
-
Below are links to two UK-based suppliers known for quality, stocking a good range of square frame sizes. Look for simple, un-matted options in black or natural wood to keep the focus on the print.
easyframe
If you need a frame right now and don't want to wait for bespoke delivery, the big retailers will often stock square sizes. They are great for the simple, un-matted look.
Argos / Habitat: They regularly stock square aluminium and simple wooden frames in sizes like 12x12 inches and 16x16 inches. These are cheap, fast, and will work.
Hobbycraft: They focus heavily on craft and art, meaning they reliably carry square sizes in inches and common metric equivalents (like 30x30 cm, which is close to 12x12 inches).
Dunelm / The Range: Good places to look for basic, modern, and cheap frames. Check their website filters for "square" and search for sizes like 10x10 or 12x12.
CHECK THE SIZE
Square prints are common, but always double-check the description. I am not responsible for your frame purchases.
DISCLAIMER: I am not affiliated with, paid by, or sponsored by any of the companies listed above. This is not an endorsement. These are just options for getting my chaotic lines onto your wall.
If you have questions about their shipping, materials, or whether they can handle your specific size, ask them, not me. I’ve already done my job; I’m just trying to be helpful. Do your research. Make good choices.