ADD A RUSTIC TOUCH TO YOUR HOME WITH WALL ART PRINTS AND CANVASES
Contemporary rustic décor may sound like an oxymoron — but this balance of old and new is having a moment right now. Think rustic wall art paired with sleek, modern furniture and architectural elements like exposed beams and French limestone flooring. If a modern farmhouse just came to mind, you’re on the right track.
Minted’s collection of rustic canvas wall art is the perfect place to get inspired for your own rustically contemporary home makeover. We break down the elements of modern rustic wall art, offer suggestions for introducing it into every room of your home and explain your options for customizing any of our small or large rustic wall art pieces.
WIDE SELECTIONS OF RUSTIC WALL ART
What, exactly, is contemporary rustic or modern farmhouse style? The main idea involves balancing modern conveniences and attitudes with unfinished or raw elements to achieve a warm, approachable feel. There is nuance here, too, even within the rustic category. A modern farmhouse goes after a clean look with polished wood, simple lines and a lot of bright metals. contemporary rustic interior design, on the other hand, might be rougher around the edges with a live-edge wood table and exposed brick walls.
When it comes to choosing modern rustic wall art to complement your take on this style, consider that framed prints fit the clean, contained farmhouse look while framed rustic canvas wall art brings the raw texture and tactile appeal of a truly rustic modern home.
ELEMENTS OF RUSTIC PRINTS
To help you find the right modern rustic wall art for your home, let’s break down the different elements that make a piece of artwork seem rustic. The three basic aspects of this type of artwork are the colors in the piece, the subject matter depicted and the way the piece is framed. Here’s a guide for what to look for in rustic canvas wall art:
- Colors: In general, muted earth tones infuse a painting with a rustic aesthetic. But that doesn’t mean you have to choose drab hues or only shades of beige! We’re talking rust, deep orange and burnt sienna, pairings of silvers and blues, and anything drenched in a whitewash treatment. Though it may seem uber-intellectual, thinking about the color wheel and color theory can help you choose rustic wall art that incorporates primary, secondary or neutral hues that complement your home.
- Objects: The things depicted in modern rustic wall art are often key to categorizing it as rustic. Subject matter often comes from the natural world in the form of animals, landscapes, seascapes and skyscapes. Abstract imagery can also skew rustic, especially when the artist’s brushstrokes or line work is evident in the finished work. Other rustic subjects include barns and farms, horses, feathers and windows or other architectural structures, especially if they’re distressed.
- Frame Options: When an artist creates art on canvas, the texture of the canvas enhances the paint. The frame you choose should also add something to the overall effect of the work. The obvious choice for framing modern rustic wall art is wood, as it brings in another natural element. Go for light or dark wood frames that complement the woodwork inside your home.
MINTED’S OPTIONS
Our collection of rustic canvas wall art delivers the look of original artwork. Independent artists from around the world create artwork, then we print it on premium cotton canvas in limited runs of 350 per size and colorway. Choose the right size art for your space with a range of small and large rustic wall art prints from 5” x 7” to 48” x 70”. Customize your modern rustic wall art to suit your home by altering the color palette, cropping the image or rotating the piece.
Once you’ve got the colorway and size you like, consider your options for framing and mounting your Minted artwork selections. You can leave any rustic canvas wall art unframed for the lightest, simplest, most authentic look. Or you can choose to add a frame for a more finished effect. We use what’s called a “floater frame” technique that leaves a small gap between the edge of the canvas and the frame, so the art appears to float within. Wood is the natural choice for modern rustic wall art, and we offer an array of light and dark finishes, raw wood frames and premium wood choices.
ABOUT MINTED’S INDEPENDENT ARTISTS
Our passion is connecting independent artists with art-savvy customers in an inclusive and accessible design marketplace. We regularly host design challenges where artists from all walks of life, backgrounds, training and cultural influences submit their work. Then you and other customers engage through the power of crowdsourcing to determine which submissions deserve to be sold on our site. Look for the “Design Challenge Winner” insignia to identify successful designs as you shop for your rustic canvas wall art. Each competitive selection includes the artist’s own description of their vision and inspiration for the work, which can deepen your appreciation of gorgeous rustic wall art in your home. A portion of the sale of every piece of canvas art or framed art you purchase on Minted goes directly to the artist, too. That’s the Minted promise.
