"The right framing is the final exclamation point on thefinished artwork."
Framingcan make or break a work of art. It really does make a difference.Even a not-so-good painting seems to improve in proper framing. Thechief reasons to frame your art is to enhance your work, complimentit , to protect it from damage from elements like moisture and dustand from physical damage from handling, touching and transporting.Often, a client will see piece of artwork, fall in love with it, andthen say, "but that frame ......" Is there anything morediscouraging than having to reframe a piece when you put so much timeand investment into framing it in the first place? Wouldn't it begreat if you could find exactly the right frame every time? And, ofcourse, framing is also a matter of taste. What works for onepainting may not work for another. And what one artist likes may notbe appreciated by another as it is with clients purchasing artwork.There is so much to choose from in frames.
Itsreally a great job of accentuating your artwork.Some key issues thatwill help you choose a perfect frame-
CustomFraming...Is it really that important!- Whether you are framing aposter, your kid's handprints, or a fine work of art, custom framingwill reflect your personal taste and protect your piece for years tocome.
Surroundingsto be kept in mind- While you should certainly consider theroom's decor, you shouldn't match the frame to the room at theexpense of what looks good with the picture. Keep in mind that theroom decor may change in the future.
Perfectframe to enhance your art - Thousands of different frame stylesare available along with sizes, stains, glazes, and finishes.
Preserveand Protect with Archivals - Some common framing materials suchas paper mats and cardboard contain acid that will gradually destroyyour art. Using archival mats and backing boards will help protectart from the damaging effects of time and from common pollutants thatcause yellowing, fading and deterioration of artwork.
Chooseglazing to protect your artwork - Glazing refers to the glass oracrylic material covering the artwork as a means of protection.
Thereare many variations including regular clear glass, anti-reflective(chemically coated), non-glare (acid etched) and conservation glass(specially formulated to help filter UV light). Acrylic glazingproducts that come in the non-glare and UV filtering varieties aremaking a mark in market. It is lighter in weight and safer than glassbut requires a soft cloth and a non-abrasive cleanser. It is idealfor oversized pieces, frames hanging in children's rooms, or items tobe shipped. Market is overwhelmed with techniques that can be appliedto your art work, such as hand crafted picture frames, fine art-Giclee printing, floating frames , picture enlargement, wet/drymounting, face mounting photos, plexiglass box frames.
Everyoneshould aim for consistency. Sure, not all of your work can be framedin exactly the same way, but if you can keep your framing asconsistent as possible, you will simplify the decision making processand your framing will become a part of your brand. Employ yourartistic eye to find the perfect match for your work, or find aframer who also has an artistic eye and have them help you find theright frame.
PaintBoxNolita,PaintBoxArt Framing , PaintBox Soho have years of experience incustom designing Frames , hand-crafted frames , floating frames. Theyare a helping hand in providing perfect frames that will enhance yourartwork and also protect it from external elements and with all thedecisions that go into properly framing your picture.
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Non-FictionTo give a lasting effect to your pictures, it is important that you protect your artwork from damaging effects of time and from common pollutants that cause yellowing, fading and deterioration of artwork. Some techniques to be kept in mind while fra...
