| Acquiring new artwork is always exciting, although it | | | | of the medium used during humidity and temperature |
| can be a daunting task if you want it to suit your | | | | changes. Furthermore, mats enhance the beauty of |
| taste as well as your home's decor. With a multitude | | | | any framed art print. It is sure to captivate the |
| of artists, mediums, and styles to choose from, art | | | | viewer's attention. Here are some mat colors that |
| can be highly subjective. When art prints are | | | | are available: |
| purchased, it is important to compliment it with a | | | | - Antique Paper |
| frame that accentuates its beauty. Suitable frames | | | | - Black |
| for art prints not only serve as a shield against | | | | - Burgundy |
| damage to the integrity of the chosen work, but | | | | - Navy |
| they also compliment the painting's attributes. Your | | | | - Sage |
| choice is not limited. Frames can be customized to | | | | Mats can be made from different materials such as |
| suit your needs, budget, and taste. So don't purchase | | | | paper, linen, fabric, suede and others. Also, each one |
| a print and have someone toss it in any old wooden | | | | will be properly cut to ensure the highest quality |
| frame. | | | | protection for your framed art print. |
| Let your picture frame say it all | | | | A shell of its former self |
| With a wide variety of woods and metals available, | | | | Heat, UV rays and exposure to elements can be |
| you can do your art print justice by customizing the | | | | harmful to art work. Dampness from air conditioners, |
| frame to suit the print and the room where it will be | | | | dust and sunlight can damage your art prints by |
| displayed. Each frame can be resized according to the | | | | causing them to loose brightness and sharpness. Over |
| dimension of the work you wish to frame. There are | | | | time, you may not recognize your dust covered print. |
| no restrictions. Textures such as wood grains, | | | | A technique called "glazing" consists of applying a |
| frostings and colors can be applied to each framed | | | | protective barrier over the print in order to prevent it |
| art print so that each one is created according to | | | | from incurring damage due to elements such as the |
| your exact specifications making it expressly yours. | | | | sun's harmful rays in the summer time which will fade |
| How many mats? | | | | out the framed art prints you so dearly love. Quality |
| A mat is a very important protective layer necessary | | | | of product is always paramount; however, options to |
| in the framing process. The primary purpose of mats | | | | customize and select an appropriate frame are |
| is to create a small separation between the painting | | | | important as well. |
| and the glass, and/or the frame's borders. The mat | | | | The art work you love is beautiful... and so should be |
| also allows room for the expansion and contraction | | | | the frame! |