There are several simple techniques that professionals in the art and framing industry use to be able to shorten the time it takes to choose the exact right mat color or mat combination for matting and framing pictures. In this series I will present a couple of rules and then apply those rules in three further posts;
From fancy gold leaf to colorful textures, frames are now available in an incredible selection—but how do you choose the right one for your picture?
Narrow mats create a busy target. Don’t be afraid of large mat borders. Don’t try to match room colors exactly...
Professional and semi-professional artists and photographers must effectively market their images. This market is very competitive, and keeping costs down while using quality materials is of prime importance. Be prepared to provide the best possible product at the lowest price.
In the search for presentation of your artwork, sometimes the most obvious and simplest solutions are elusive in the vast array of frame, mat and mounting options.
Next time you are in a gallery, restaurant, or shop, take a look at various matting jobs and compare reveal sizes, colors, and borders. Do they compliment the work? Are they overbearing? Was your eye drawn into the work or out to the mat and frame arrangement?
