• Patio pictures need not be limited to flat canvases.plaque d'une rue de jaffa - isra??l image by Cyril PAPOT from Fotolia.com
  
  When the family moves out of doors for the summer, you don't have to leave your personal decorating flair behind. Put your signature on outdoor spaces as well by accenting your patio with weatherproof art. Your choice of wall decor for your patio can lend an exotic touch or make the space a haven for friends and family. Many wall art pieces are designed specifically for patio and garden applications.
  
  

Weatherproof Art

• A variety of attractive art prints are available with protective coatings that make the prints waterproof and protect them from the fading effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays. Many of these are stretched over an interior frame, so you need not worry about the frame material deteriorating from being outdoors. Choose prints of Tuscany to create an earthy yet exotic atmosphere; select botanical prints to reflect or replace garden flora; place still-life prints to instill your outdoor haven with a peaceful, bounteous atmosphere.
  
  

Wall Tiles and Plaques

• A colorful, hand-painted tile provides attractive contrast to an exterior wall.art tile closeup on a red brick wall image by poGosha from Fotolia.com
  
  Your patio pictures need not be confined to framed or stretched prints. If your outdoor retreat features paving stones or slate, wall tiles of similar materials are a great decorating choice. Decorative tiles and plaques suitable for outdoor use come in natural slate, all-weather resin, cast cement, ceramic and fiber stone. Choose a series grouping for a large wall. A set of tiles featuring forest animals or the four seasons will reflect your family's outdoor interests. For a classical touch, arrange a row of tiles depicting Greek gods. For a truly unique item, order a personalized plaque featuring your family name. To transform a plain patio wall into an elegant niche, place hand-hewn slate tiles with contemporary art designs, and surround them with plenty of live greenery. With some persistence, you should be able to find just the right wall tiles or plaques to complement your outdoor habitat.
  
  

Metal Art

• Metal wall art can be the picture perfect addition to your patio decor. Wall sculptures rendered in copper, brass or other metals that are treated with weather-protective coatings can give your outdoor space a distinctive flair. Metal art can be flat paintings or shaped items such as trees, sailboats, animals and virtually anything else you are looking for. The metal medium is a departure from the usual indoor wall art, providing a change of pace that is compatible to your change of place.
  
  

Wall Sculpture

• A wall scupture is a dramatic addition to your outdoor space.wall sculpture image by Aleksander from Fotolia.com
  
  Whether your patio style calls for busts of Beethoven and Bach and or the smiling face of Bacchus, god of wine, three-dimensional wall sculpture is a picture choice which nearly pops off the wall and into your conversation. Cement, resin, wood and clay are some of the materials which artists or manufacturers employ to create the hangings which are flat on one side for wall mounting. Wall sculptures add texture to an otherwise flat patio landscape, and help fill large spaces. Add plants or some colorful accent pieces to complement the sculpture.