Artwork Guides

Guides to choosing nature artwork for the home you love

A print should feel like it belongs. These guides walk you through size, format and room — the same questions Martha asks when she pictures a photograph on a wall — so a little of God's goodness in nature can live where you live.

Choosing a size

Start with the wall, not the print

Measure the wall — or the furniture below it — first. Then pick the size that lets the photograph breathe. Available sizes vary from print to print, so check each product page for its options.

  • Small walls & nooks

    8×10 · 8×12 · 9×12 · 11×14

    Bathrooms, reading corners, shelves and narrow spaces beside a window or door. Also lovely grouped in a gallery wall.

  • Consoles, desks & nightstands

    12×16 · 12×18 · 14×18 · 16×20

    Entryways, home offices and bedsides — a print that holds its own without crowding the furniture.

  • Sofas, beds & feature walls

    16×24 · 20×30 · 24×36

    The main wall of a living room or bedroom, where one photograph sets the mood for the whole space.

  • Wide walls & sets

    Sets of 2 · 3 · 4

    Above a long sofa, a bed or a dining table, a matching set fills the width with rhythm and calm.

  • The two-thirds ruleAbove furniture, artwork (or a whole set) looks best at about two-thirds of the furniture width.
  • Hang it at eye levelOn an open wall, place the centre of the print about 57–60″ from the floor. Above furniture, leave 6–10″ of space.
  • Keep sets closeSpace prints in a set 2–3″ apart so they read as one calm piece.
  • Try the paper testCut paper or painter’s tape to the print size and tape it to the wall for a day. You will know.

Print formats

Three ways to bring a photograph home

Every format uses the same photograph. Choose the finish that suits your room and how you like to hang art. Each product page shows the formats available for that print.

  • Printed to order in the artist studio

    Flat Canvas Print

    • Printed by Martha on Red River canvas with archival Epson inks
    • 1/8″ off-white border on each side
    • Frame and mat are not included
    • Frame it just as you would a photo print

    Best for: choosing your own frame and mat

  • Printed on demand · ready to hang

    Gallery-Wrapped Canvas

    • Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
    • No frame needed
    • Mounting brackets included
    • Arrives ready to hang

    Best for: a clean, modern look

  • Printed on demand · ready to hang

    Black Framed Canvas

    • Canvas set in a black pine frame
    • Hanging hardware already attached
    • Arrives ready to hang

    Best for: a finished, gallery look

Artwork by room

Let the room choose the season

Begin with the colours already in the room and the feeling you want it to hold — restful, bright, focused or welcoming. These rooms show how each choice comes to life.

For business

Nature on the walls of places that care for people

Guests, patients and teams feel the difference when real nature surrounds them. Martha helps hotels, clinics, offices and wellness spaces choose cohesive images, sizes and formats for every room in a project.

For Designers & ProjectsEmail Martha
  • Hotels & hospitalityLobbies, guest rooms and restaurants with a sense of place.
  • Healthcare & clinicsWaiting and treatment rooms that feel calmer and kinder.
  • Offices & workplacesMeeting rooms and corridors that give people room to breathe.
  • Spas & wellnessSoft, restorative images for rest and renewal.

Guide library

More guides from the journal

Deeper reading on sizes, styling and the seasons behind the photographs.

Visit the Journal

Questions

Good questions before you choose

What size should I choose?

Measure your wall or the furniture below it. Above a sofa, bed or console, aim for about two-thirds of the furniture width — a single print or a set. On an open wall, larger sizes feel calmer than a small print floating alone. The paper test helps: tape a cut-out of the size to the wall before you order.

Should I choose by colour or by subject?

Start with colour — pick a photograph that repeats one or two tones already in the room. Then let the subject set the feeling: water and mountains for calm, blossoms for joy, winter scenes for stillness.

Which format is right for me?

Choose flat canvas if you love to pick your own frame and mat. Choose gallery-wrapped canvas for a clean, frameless look, or black framed canvas for a finished gallery look. Both arrive ready to hang.

Does the flat canvas print come framed?

No. The flat canvas is printed to order in Martha’s studio with a 1/8″ off-white border on each side. The frame and mat are not included — frame it just as you would a photo print.

Are these Martha’s own photographs?

Yes. Every print is a nature photograph taken by Martha Solo.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery times and return details are on our Shipping & Returns page.

Can I get help choosing?

Of course. Send a photo of your wall and its measurements through the contact page or to info@thevirtueofgodbrand.com.