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How to Choose Mat Colors for your Pictures - Part 4

myronarndt — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:14:01 -0800

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 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;

Design: What a Difference a Frame Makes

artandframing — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 21:10:29 -0700

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?

Ten Tips for Framing Your Artwork

artandframing — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:50:07 -0700

Narrow mats create a busy target. Don’t be afraid of large mat borders. Don’t try to match room colors exactly...

What is Conservation or Preservation Framing?

artandframing — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:19:10 -0700

Conservation Framing (sometimes called Preservation Framing) refers to the materials and techniques used by picture framers to frame valued art and objects to the highest standard...

Matting Your Artwork to Sell, A Beginner's Guide

jimfishwick — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:54:30 -0700

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.

Making Your Artwork Stand-Out – Simply

myronarndt — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:05:22 -0700

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.