The simple act of framing a piece of art can transform a work from dime-store quality to living room statement in a flash. But how should you choose picture frames to highlight the power and beauty of your art? Continue reading How to Choose the Best Frame and Mat Board for Your Artwork
It is a common misconception in the art world that watercolor paintings do not last. Meticulous, engaged artists can use a number of tested processes to protect watercolor paintings so they will last far into the future — decades, if not longer. Done right, believe it or not, a watercolor painting can last as long as an oil painting. Here are three battle-proven tactics to that end: Continue reading 3 Ways to Protect Your Watercolor Painting With Matboard
Enhance and Protect Your Art Using Photo Mats
Subtle changes to how and under what circumstances you present your photography for sale can radically influence the reactions of potential customers. Framed effectively — using the right precut photo mats, for instance — your work can look extraordinary and potentially sell for much more than you might otherwise expect. Consider deploying the following three “pro tips” for using mat board to sell your art.
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Whether you just tied the knot, or you’re planning gorgeous, emotional Bay Area nuptials, you want to memorialize your wedding day with perfectly arranged picture frames for all your special moments. Here are some ideas to get you started creating a timeless display: Continue reading Matboard and Framing Ideas for Wedding Memories
Maybe you need a custom mat board to preserve or enhance family art that you discovered in your grandmother’s basement. Or perhaps you’re searching for pre-cut mat board to supply a school or voluntary organization. In either case, you may be slightly confused about the aesthetic and preservation-related benefits of mat board.
Continue reading Why You Should Use Mat Board in Your Framing Project
Decorative matting board added to a photograph or other piece of artwork creates a finishing touch that makes any framed work look more professional. Here’s the good news: getting that professional look is simple, as long as you can make a great hinge. Here’s all you need to know about hinge-making in seven simple steps.
Continue reading How to Produce the Casual Hinge in 7 Easy Steps
Life is short, and time marches on. What can you do about it?
Continue reading The Story of Us: Preserving Your Family’s History
Let’s explore the anatomy of a picture frame. When you understand how your frames are constructed, you can more strategically choose preservation and display methods.
Protective Picture Matting
The diverse destructive forces of everyday life can damage, fade or degrade your artwork, regardless of your medium of choice. If you wish to preserve your artwork or family photos it is imperative that you do the most you can to contain these forces.
When you are printing out your artwork to display in your home, gallery or for sale at an art fair, consider matting it before you frame it. Here are 4 crucial advantages to this process: