There is something so effortless about a lean. Perhaps that's because it literally takes the weight off. It's casual, relaxed, quietly confident — and turns out, works a treat when it comes to styling artwork around your home, too. No nails needed.
The art hanging mistakes that most people get, well, hung up on are choosing the wrong size, proportion, or position of their pieces. You don't want the display of your art to feel too cookie-cutter, too perfect, or rigid in the space. It's a home, not a gallery. That's why one of my favorite tricks is to slightly off-center the artwork. It instantly becomes a more interesting focal point and starts to tell a story within the space.
