McGee & Co. Artwork Guide
Start curating your personal gallery with everything you need to know about our museum-quality artwork collection.
High-Quality Features
Made with techniques that elevate artwork beyond a standard print, these handmade details and premium craftsmanship showcase the quality that makes our collection so special.
Artist Enhanced
Artist-enhanced pieces often begin with a giclee print which artists then paint over by hand to mimic the movement and texture of the original piece.
The added level of detail from artist enhancement brings the artwork to life. Because the enhancement is painted by hand, the artwork becomes more textural and personal.
Most often, artist enhancement is featured on canvas.
Hand-Deckled Edges
Adding a deckled edge to artwork is done by gently tearing high-end, textured paper to create an uneven, raw edge. It requires expertise and a steady hand.
Deckled edges have a charming, feathery look that pays homage to handmade paper, adding a nostalgic, material-forward touch to artwork.
Most often, deckled edges are applied to fine art paper mounted in a frame.
Museum-Grade Paper
Museum-grade paper best presents and preserves photographs and fine art prints. McGee & Co. artwork uses several kinds of paper from fine art photo paper—both glossy and matte—to textured fine art paper made with natural fibers such as cotton.
Museum-grade paper is acid free and archival quality, meaning the artwork is protected against light and is humidity proof. Select pieces are made with handmade paper when the texture enhances the artwork.
Framing & Matting Treatment
Including weighted mats and everything from solid wood moulding to shadow boxes and inset canvases, these carefully selected artwork treatments elevate and add interest to each piece.
Because our team hand-selects premium moulding and framing, each piece has a high-end feel that pays respect to the artwork itself while elevating the styling throughout the home.
Because our team hand-selects premium moulding and framing for each individual piece, our artwork collection has a high-end, curated feel that pays respect to the artwork itself. This attention to detail makes each piece of art gallery quality.
A Look Inside Our Process
Intentionally selected and intricately crafted, each McGee & Co. art piece is curated with the personal touch of Shea McGee and our product design team.
CURATION
Intentionally Curate by Season
Taking inspiration from each season’s palette and mood, Shea McGee provides the concept for all artwork and works with the McGee & Co. product design team to curate pieces from artist partners, exclusive collaborations, and vintage markets.
Each piece is hand-selected for its palette and composition.
SIZING & PRINT
Determine Size and Type of Print
Next, Shea and the design team determine what size and medium best complement and highlight the artwork. From small giclee to large canvas prints, each piece undergoes careful consideration so the final product best serves the artwork itself.
FRAMING & FEATURES
Hand Select Framing and Matting Treatments
The processes for sizing, print type, and framing work hand-in-hand. Depending on print-type, size, and the artwork itself, additional features may be selected by the McGee & Co. design team to create a gallery-quality experience. Additional features include artist enhancement, hand-deckled edges, floating, or weighted mats.
The design team likewise hand-selects the moulding for each piece to ensure the artwork is properly and thoughtfully framed.
FINAL TOUCHES
Review Every Sample
Both Shea and the design team meticulously review each sample piece with respect and appreciation for the artwork. Making comments, approvals, and adjustments, the team makes necessary changes to ensure each piece is just right. The final product is a stunning piece of artwork, given personal touches at every step of the process.
Our Expanding Collection
From captivating landscapes to evocative abstract paintings, each piece in our curated collection has been thoughtfully chosen as a striking focal point or beautiful backdrop for any space.
LANDSCAPE
Depicting the natural world through an artistic lens, landscape paintings, photographs, or drawings allow nature to set the mood and ground you through the places you love most.
Use landscapes to bring a natural color palette into your space. Style them in horizontal spaces, such as above a bed or console table, or layer them into a gallery.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographs add a distinct realism to the space, blended with an artistic composition and perspective that adds palette, interest, and movement. An easy way to infuse your personality into a room, photography reflects passions and interests.
Style photographs within a gallery, displayed on shelves and console tables, or mounted above a mantel to give the home a more curated feel.
ABSTRACT
Abstract pieces create a mood and feeling through the composition of line, shape, and palette. Expressive and emotive, this style gives visual interest to a space and sets the overall tone of the room.
Layer abstract artwork with landscapes and other pieces featuring a structured subject. This creates small, balanced vignettes on mantels, in entryways, or in home offices.
BOTANICALS
Botanical artwork brings the outside indoors. Whether a painting, photograph, or drawing, these pieces capture the organic essence of florals, trees, and leaves and interpret them through palette and composition.
Layer botanicals into entryway consoles, bathrooms, or dining hutches or mount them in seating vignettes and in pairs in a home office.
DRAWING
Generally monochromatic and neutral in palette, drawings have a uniquely personal feel that showcases the artist’s thought process with every stroke. Ranging from simple but thoughtful sketches to richly detailed scenes, drawings allow the lines and subject matter to speak for themselves.
Drawings are great for layering with other artwork. Layer them with a mirror or artwork on hutches and entryway consoles, incorporate into bathroom shelves and countertops, or mount them in breakfast and seating nooks.
STILL LIFE
Still life pieces interpret beauty in everyday scenes. Telling color stories through fruit and florals, these pieces are both expressive and contemplative.
Layer still life pieces on kitchen countertops, on shelves, in pantries, and in entryways or incorporate them into gallery walls.
KIDS
Charming and whimsical, kids’ artwork prioritizes playful subject matter with loose lines and endearing palettes to transform the room into a space where imaginations can reign supreme.
Incorporate kids’ artwork either solo or in sets throughout the room, styled near seating vignettes or above dressers.
VINTAGE
Each one-of-a-kind vintage piece is hand-selected for its composition, palette, and natural patina that gives the piece an added layer of charm and appeal. Occasionally mounted in a vintage frame that’s as much art as the piece inside, these are heirloom-quality finds.
Style vintage artwork in seating vignettes or layered onto consoles and shelves stacked alongside other art pieces.
Artwork Care
To extend the life of your artwork, limit sun exposure. Although we have a robust selection of plexiglass styles that help mitigate sun damage, keep your framed glass artwork away from direct sunlight to maintain the color vitality. Canvas and wood-printed pieces are more durable against areas of direct sunlight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy art for the home?
Our curated collection of artwork, including original artist collaborations, vintage finds, and hand-selected pieces, makes it easy to source premium-quality artwork for the home. Because each piece is intentionally selected and enhanced, the McGee & Co. artwork collection is a highly curated gallery of pieces that elevate and enrich the home.
Which wall art is good for the living room?
When sourcing wall art for the living room, include artwork that speaks to the surroundings of the home. Using artwork that highlights the nearby landscape makes the home feel personal and brings the outdoors inside. Additionally, include artwork that speaks to the palette of the room. This is a great way to carry a palette throughout a single room, or from room to room within a home.
What is the best art for the home?
The best artwork for your home is the one that inspires you and feels personal. Whether it’s a landscape that reminds you of your favorite place, a color palette that inspires a particular mood, or a photograph that expresses your passions, artwork should add unique personality to your home.
How can I buy art for my home?
When buying artwork for your home, start with size. Measure your space and make a note of the general size. Next, consider your room’s color palette and browse by genre (such as photograph, drawing, landscape, or vintage).
