This is the artwork that I need help with changing the frame.

Paint the frame black.

I think a fairly wide white mat as well as a black frame would be an improvement.

I'd paint it white but what do you need for it to match your decor?

HI -- Take that frame off and put on a more modern square box frame .That frame is too traditional for that painting . Don't paint that gold frame but save it for a more traditional painting or sell it .

I agree with lefty, but which ever way you go, painting or replacing, or even matting. You should either take it to the art shop or buy a book of construction paper, hold the different colors up and you will discover what a world of difference the different colors make. White of course is traditional, and many experts believe it is the only way to go with artwork. I do not agree, I have rescued zillions of art work, and done my own, and my mother is a wonderful painter, even she has been amazed at the difference. She thinks she is sending my husband and I cast off bits, where she tries new thoughts, when my husband and I are done, they have become miniature masterpieces. She has even thought of taking some back. Do not believe in the white with gold or white with black, play and you get something you truly love. You make it as much yours as the artist did. Have fun and let us see.

If you decide to paint, I would suggest you use a primer first - either a brush on or spray. I use Zinsser 123 which comes both in a can and in a spray paint. Then, you can do any color you want on top. If you use spray paint, don't overload the paint or it might run. Spray paint dries very fast, so a few light coats will give you a better finish than a heavy coat. I've used craft paints or regular latex paints to paint frames. You can also spray some polyurethane over it if you want more gloss to it - craft paints are usually flat or matte finish.

Lefty is right. Gold is back in fashion, so save that frame for another picture, reframe your art. You could also put a backing on the gold frame, plus handles at the sides, and you have a nice tray.

My most recent experience having an acrylic framed I was surprised at the expense suggested. Plain frame, double matting and odds and ends like wire. I ended up with a single mat! I say this because you wanted to keep the price down. See if there is a big art supply store in your area with proper tables, knives etc where you can DIY. Of course they will sell you what you need and offer suggestions as well. Good luck. I love the art....

I am amazed at these suggestions-thank you for taking the time to answer my post. The type of frame does not match the art; you've given me some things to think about!

Michaels, Joann, and Ben Franklin usually have 60% coupons in Sunday papers or their websites for framing.

remove the frame and use it on something else, yes for black but not that one you need something different or nothing at all .

Why not just paint it? You could use whatever color you'd like but I think that white would look really great.

I can see why the strong gold is swallowing the picture. There is already plenty of green in the artwork. The frame itself looks very traditional and thick for this piece.

Here is a different thought. Painting the frame in the artwork's lightest background color should modernize and recede it. The piece itself would no longer have to fight the frame.

That type of frame is used for Plein Air oil paintings.
For an acrylic I would go with a very thin black frame, no mat.

I would remove the frame and just hang the artwork without a frame.. very on trend now.

Custom framing can get very expensive. If it is a standard size you may be able to purchase a ready made frame for it. I'd suggest a thin metal frame in black or in the metal you are using in your home.

Are you a DIYer? YouTube has great instructions on how to make your own "floating" frame for canvas art. Thin and modern wood frame with a 1/2" or so gap between the frame and the canvas.

Remove frame and just hang it very on trend and you can enjoy it while you are thinking about it.

I have used black shoe polish (paste type) on gold frames. Easy to do, and the results are great.

Cool idea!

The best way to choose a frame for a painting is to take it to a fine framing shop (or you can even take it to a crafts store that does framing). Remove the goldframe & try frames of differing thickness, colors & styles. This is the best way to select a frame for a painting. Your own eye will tell you which one will be right.

HI -- I think you should make the gold frame into a mirror . Get a glass shop to fit it for a beveled edge mirror but make sure your framer checks the frames mitered corners to handle the weight of a mirror .

The reason I talk about framing and matting, is that sometimes it actually improves the painting, by highlighting particular colors in it, etc. Also, hanging the painting by the stretchers, I have found on some of my older art work, can actually put quite a strain on them over time. I don't think the floating frame idea works here. At least the ones I saw, they spoke of gluing a print to the back of a glass. Since you are still letting the color of wall affect your art piece, it would not serve the purpose of further defining your piece. Another very inexpensive way to frame art is to go to your local thrift shop armed with the measurements of your art and a measuring tape, find a framed print there and use that frame. Remember acrylics rarely are covered by glass. have fun and let us see the finish.