Texture Gel
The Master’s Touch: Hand-Applied Gel Embellishments
At North Framing Atelier, we believe art should be a multi-sensory experience. While a high-quality print captures the color, our Texture Gel Embellishments capture the soul of the artwork.
By hand-applying a specialized, archival acrylic gel over your Matte Canvas, our artists recreate the physical brushstrokes, impasto peaks, and subtle textures found in original gallery paintings.
Why Choose Gel Embellishment?
A standard print is flat. An embellished print has life. When light hits the surface of an embellished canvas, it catches the raised edges of the gel, creating natural highlights and shadows that change as you move through the room.
- Hand-Painted Dimension: Each stroke is applied by hand, following the natural lines and “flow” of your image.
- Matte Elegance: We use a professional-grade matte gel that maintains the sophisticated, non-reflective finish of your canvas while adding significant physical depth.
- Enhanced Protection: The gel acts as an extra heavy-duty barrier against dust, moisture, and UV rays, sealing the ink beneath a tactile layer.
- Individuality: Because these are applied by hand in our atelier, no two embellished prints are exactly alike. Your piece is truly one-of-a-kind.
Our Embellishment Styles
A standard print is flat. An embellished print has life. When light hits the surface of an embellished canvas, it catches the raised edges of the gel, creating natural highlights and shadows that change as you move through the room.
- Hand-Painted Dimension: Each stroke is applied by hand, following the natural lines and “flow” of your image.
- Matte Elegance: We use a professional-grade matte gel that maintains the sophisticated, non-reflective finish of your canvas while adding significant physical depth.
- Enhanced Protection: The gel acts as an extra heavy-duty barrier against dust, moisture, and UV rays, sealing the ink beneath a tactile layer.
- Individuality: Because these are applied by hand in our atelier, no two embellished prints are exactly alike. Your piece is truly one-of-a-kind.
Style | Description | Best For… |
The “Fine Grain” | A subtle, all-over texture that mimics the look of a vintage oil painting. | Portraits and Fine Art |
The “Impasto” | Heavy, thick strokes that follow the main subjects of the photo for high-impact 3D depth. | Abstract Art & Floral Photography |
Targeted Highlights | Gel is only applied to specific areas (like water ripples or cloud edges) to make them “pop.” | Landscapes & Seascapes |
The Atelier Process
- Precision Print: We start with our premium 400gsm Matte Canvas.
- Artist Review: One of our atelier specialists studies the composition to determine where the “light” and “movement” should be.
- The Application: Using palette knives and professional brushes, the clear matte gel is sculpted onto the canvas.
Curing: The piece is air-dried in a dust-free environment for 24–48 hours to ensure the texture sets perfectly without losing its peak.
A Tactile Masterpiece
“Art is meant to be felt. With our gel embellishments, we turn the digital into the tangible.” – S.Balan (CEO)
