Here are a couple of suggestions for hanging art that are especially useful if you have high ceilings:

1. Gather several photos or drawings to create the effect of a single large piece. You can do this with three matching pieces or with a few that have the same theme.  Tie the collection together by using only one framing material (steel, black, wood-stain, gold leaf).

To shape the arrangement, place all of the framed pieces on the floor, in rows of two, three or four. For example, you might have a group of four using two rows of two, or nine pieces in three rows of three. Just be sure the rows are equally spaced and close together.
When you are ready, hang each piece 1 1/2″ from the other, in both directions. (Note: The only thing that is slightly tricky is hanging every row at the same level. No worries: you can do it if you take your time.)

2. When hanging one tall vertical grouping, try to line up the top so it is parallel to another visual reference such as the top of a window or doorframe. By creating one straight horizontal line, you’ll avoid a roller coaster effect.

No matter how lofty or low your ceiling, keep artwork at comfortable viewing height – always closer to the floor than the ceiling – and probably lower than you imagine. Most people hang their art at least 3″ too high. Are you?