The Ultimate Guide to Framing Artefex Gallery Panels: Gallery-Ready Security in Minutes

By Jeremy Goodding, Award-Winning Fine Artist

As a professional artist whose work is constantly in galleries and exhibitions, I can tell you that the difference between a great painting and a gallery-ready masterpiece often comes down to the frame. My work needs to be secure, durable, and presentable the moment it leaves my studio. That’s why I rely on Artefex panels.

The transition from the easel to the gallery wall should be seamless, but many artists struggle with the final step: framing their finished work. The good news is that Artefex Gallery Panels are engineered for this moment. Their robust, archival design eliminates the common frustrations of framing, making the process of mounting a painting in a floater frame both simple and secure.

This guide, based on my experience, positions Artefex as the Guide to help you, the Artist (Hero), overcome the Villain of flimsy materials and framing complexity to achieve Success (a lasting legacy).

Why Artefex Panels are “Solid as a Rock” for Framing

A primary concern for artists using hard panels is stability—will the panel warp, or will it be difficult to secure firmly for exhibition?. This is the internal Villain we need to defeat.

The video below, demonstrating my own process, directly addresses and overcomes this objection. I show you how I mount an Artefex panel into a custom-made floater frame and conclude, “Here it is. Solid as a rock”.

The Simple, Three-Step Framing Plan (StoryBrand)

The process of framing an Artefex Gallery Wrap Panel is straightforward, minimizing the “Effort” component of the Value Equation (Hormozi Lens):

1. Center the Panel: The first step is to “center the painting so the reveal is evenly spaced”. This ensures professional presentation.
2. Initial Securement: I add two screws to hold the panel securely in place.
3. Final Fastening: I continue adding screws “every few inches,” confirming the panel is held securely. The panel’s strength—specifically the Artefex gallery wrap panel—is noted to work perfectly for this screw-mounting technique, giving me the confidence I need when shipping a finished piece to a show.

Authority and Social Proof: The Proven Reliability of Artefex

Your art is worth it, and your choice of archival materials and framing methods should reflect the quality of your work. Artefex is used by professional artists who require gallery-grade reliability.

My piece, titled “Rich and Gray,” was mounted using this exact method and was sent to the prestigious Beverly McNeel Gallery for the Oil Painters of America (OPA) Eastern Regional opening. When a painting is heading to a major exhibition, I need absolute certainty that the support will hold up and secure properly in the frame. This confidence provides undeniable Authority to the product, reinforcing the idea that this is the correct choice for artists who are serious about their career progression.

About the Artist: Jeremy Goodding’s Award-Winning Career

Jeremy is a professional oil painter whose work focuses on still life. His commitment to archival quality and gallery presentation is reflected in his extensive accolades from the nation’s most prestigious organizations:

Selected Awards and Accolades

• 2025: 1st Place, Richeson75 Still Life and Floral International; Bronze Award (Master’s Division), Oil Painters of America (OPA) Western Regional.
• 2024: 1st Place, BoldBrush August Painting Competition; Honorable Mention, Artists Magazine Annual Competition; Award of Excellence, NOAPS Fall International.
• 2023: Best Technique and Handling, NOAPS Associate Member Online; Still Life Award of Excellence, OPA Western Regional.
• 2022: Gold Medal & Purchase Award, PACE New Masters Art Exhibition; Best Signature Award of Excellence, OPA National Competition; Best Realism Award, NOAPS Best of America Small Works.
• 2021: 1st Place, OPA Wet Paint Competition; The Bold Brush Award (Top Award), May; Fashion Week San Diego Award, Art Renewal Center (ARC) 15th International Salon.
• 2020: 2nd Place, Southwest Art Magazine Artistic Excellence Competition; Best Still Life, NOAPS International Fall Competition; Best in Show, Richeson75 Still Life and Floral.
• 2019: Still Life Award of Excellence, OPA Western Regional; First Place, Richeson75 Small Works International.
• 2018: Award of Excellence, OPA Western Regional; Realism Honorable Mention, OPA National Exhibition.

Jeremy Goodding is represented by:

• Reinert Fine Art (Charleston, SC)
• Mary Williams Fine Art (Boulder, CO)
• Illume Gallery of Fine Art (St. George, UT)
• Brushworks Gallery (Salt Lake City, UT)