Portrait Canvas Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Original Mockups
Need to show a painting to a client? This portrait canvas mockup does the job in a few minutes.
Useful for print shops as much as for photographers. Tip: keep the glass reflection layer on. It is small, but it’s what makes the frame look real.
Print sellers on Etsy and similar shops use images like this as the main listing photo, because buyers want to see the piece on a wall. Show two or three prints from the same series in matching frames for a gallery-wall look.
Credit goes to Original Mockups. We link to their download page rather than re-uploading the file, so check their terms there before commercial use.
Portrait Canvas Mockup: editable parts
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Artwork, placed through the smart object
- Glass reflection layer
- Shadows on the wall
Add your design to the Portrait Canvas Mockup
- Choose artwork with the same ratio as the frame (often 2:3, 3:4, 4:5 or an A-size).
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Drop your artwork in, fit it to the canvas, save and close. The mockup updates by itself.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Another tip: pick a print size that matches the frame’s ratio; stretched or cropped art gives the game away.
Where the Portrait Canvas Mockup works best
- Present digital art in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Show a photo print on your online shop or product page.
- Use it as the cover image for a painting in your portfolio.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Original Mockups. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
More free canvas mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to Original Mockups. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I add my design?
Open the file in Photoshop, double-click the smart object thumbnail, paste or place your artwork in the new tab, save it (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close. The main file updates on its own.
Do I need Photoshop?
Yes. This is a PSD mockup built with smart objects, so you edit it in Adobe Photoshop. Any recent CC version works.
Can I change the frame colour?
Many frame mockups include black, white and wood options or a colour layer for the frame itself. The preview usually shows the options.
