Your Easy Guide To Buying Prints

Buying fine art prints should feel exciting — a chance to discover pieces you love and make them your own. Whether you’re in the UK or the USA, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to choose, frame, and enjoy your collector prints with confidence.

Unframed Horse Riding Equestrian Fine Art Print on a wooden desk with a pencil and envelope, featuring detailed horse ear and mane artwork.

Selling Prints Unframed

Many artists sell their prints online unframed - and for good reason! Sending them rolled is the safest way to post, keeping your artwork perfectly protected on its journey to you. It also means you can choose a frame that suits your own space and style, making the piece feel even more personal. Plus, it avoids the risk of frames or glass being damaged in transit.

Print Sizes

A4 = 21 x 29.7 CM | 8.3 x 11.7 INCH

A3 = 29.7 x 42 CM | 11.7 x 16.5 INCH

A2 = 42 x 59.4 CM | 16.5 x 23.4 INCH

There are no truly universal print sizes, as different countries use their own standards. Some prints are made in A sizes, while others follow traditional inch measurements. Each print includes a border, so you’ll have plenty of flexibility to trim or frame it neatly, wherever you are in the world. For convenience, several frames are linked below for both UK and USA customers, that fit these prints perfectly without any trimming.

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How To Choose A Print Size

The general rule of thumb is that a print or piece of art should be about 2/3rds the width of the piece of furniture you intend to hang it above.

A large piece of art can be hung as a standalone print, but you could also combine smaller prints to create a duo, trio or gallery wall.

It's also important to remember that a frame can add 5-15cm onto the size of the print. You can easily buy an A4 print that, with a mount included, could be framed at an A3 size.

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Fine Art Prints

Fine Art Prints

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Two horse muzzles with a bee drawing by Georgie Turner. Equestrian collection of art and homewares.

The Equestrian Collection

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Artwork of a girl wearing country attire wearing Fairfax and Favor. Art that is part of the country living collection.

The Country Living Collection

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British Wild Animal Collection by Georgie Turner. Wild Hare Artwork

The British Wildlife Collection

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Finding A Frame

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UK 🇬🇧

Here is a list of suggested frames. These links are provided for convenience and inspiration only, with no affiliation, to help you find frames that fit your prints perfectly. Some frames come with a mount while others do not. A mount creates a space between the print and the frame, which can really enhance the overall look and make the artwork stand out beautifully.

A4 Print Sizes

White Frame With Mount - Photo Frames & Art

Light Brown Frame With Mount - The Range

Grey Wood Frame With Mount - The Range

Black Frame With Mount - The Range

White A3 Frame With Mount That Fits A4 - Dunelm

Black A3 Frame With Mount That Fits A4 - Dunelm

Alternatively, you could buy a mount and frame separately:

11 x 14 Inch Mount That Fits A4 Print - The Range

11 x 14 Inch White Frame - The Range

11 x 14 Inch Gold Frame - The Range

A3 Mount That Fits A4 Print - Dunelm

Gold or Silver A3 Frame - Dunelm

A3 Print Sizes

White 20 x 16 Inch Frame with Mount That Fits A3 Print - Dunelm

Black 20 x 16 Inch Frame With Mount That Fits A3 Print - Dunelm

White/Black 20 x 16 Inch Frame With Mount That Fits A3 Print - Photo Frames & Art

Washed Walnut Effect A2 Frame With Mount For A3 Print - Photo Frames & Art

Vintage A2 Frame With Mount For A3 Print - Photo Frames & Art

Alternatively, you could buy a mount and frame separately:

A2 Mount That Fits A3 Print - Dunelm

Light Wood A2 Frame - Dunelm

20 x 16 Inch Frame - Photo Frames & Art

A2 Print Sizes

Finding frames that fit A2 prints can be more limited, so it can be helpful to also look for frames that fit a 16 x 20 inch print. Choosing a frame in this size may cover a very small portion of the print behind the mount, but with the 0.5 cm border included, almost none of the actual artwork is affected.

A2

28 x 20 Inch Frame With Mount That Fits A2 Print - Dunelm

Wooden A1 Frame With Mount For A2 Print - Photo Frames & Art

16 x 20 inch

Light Brown Frame With Mount - The Range

Grey Frame With Mount - The Range

Alternatively, you could buy a mount and frame separately:

A1 Mount That Fits A2 Print - Dunelm

Black A1 Frame For A1 Mount - Dunelm

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USA 🇺🇸

'A' sizes aren’t standard in the USA, but stores like Target sell inch-sized frames that can work if a little trimming is okay. There are also options available on Amazon, which are listed below. Another option is to take a print to a professional framer and have a custom mat made to fit a standard frame size from stores such as Target.

A4 Print Sizes

Metal A3 Frame For A4 Print - Amazon

White Wood A3 Frame For A4 Print - Amazon

Wood A3 Frame For A4 Print - Amazon

Inch Size Closest To A4

A4 Print Size = 8.3 x 11.7 Inch

Closest Standard Size = 8 x 10 Inch

You would lose about an inch on the longest side.

Light Wood 11 x 14 Inch Frame With Mat That Fits 8 x 10 Inch Print - Target

Black 11 x 14 Inch Frame With Mat That Fits 8 x 10 Inch Print - Target

A3 Print Sizes

Wooden A2 Frame With Mount For A3 Print - Amazon

Thin Black A2 Frame With Mount For A3 Print - Amazon

Black A3 Frame Without Mount - Amazon

Oak A3 Frame Without Mount - Amazon

Inch Size Closest To A3

A3 Print Size = 11.7 x 16.5 Inch

Closest Standard Size = 11 x 14 Inch

You would lose about 2 inches from the longest side of the print.

Brown 16 x 20 Inch Frame With Mat For 11 x 14 Inch Print - Target

Wooden 14 x 18 Inch Frame With Mat For 11 x 14 Inch Print - Target

A2 Print Sizes

Gold A2 Frame Without Mount - Amazon

Light Wood A1 Frame With Mount For A2 Print - Amazon

Black A1 Frame With Mount For A2 Print - Amazon

Inch Size Closest To A2

A2 Print Size = 16.5 x 23.4 Inch

Closest Standard Size = 16 x 20 Inch

You would lose about 3 inches on the longest side.

Wooden 18 x 24 Inch Frame With Mat For 16 x 20 Inch Print - Target

White 20 x 24 Inch Frame With Mat For 16 x 20 Inch Print - Target

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Hanging Your Frames

When it's time to hang your art, you may decide you want your print to be part of a gallery wall. There are some gallery wall templates set out below which may help you plan how to hang your prints.

For more hanging and framing ideas, please check out Georgie's Instagram account:

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