Mats When framing artwork, mats can be used to achieve multiple effects. However, the primary purpose of a mat is to keep the glass from touching the artwork. Over time, changes in temperature and humidity can compromise paints, inks and paper emulsions, leading them to soften and adhere to surfaces pressed against them. Raising the…
Fun With Colored Frames The mention of colored frames often brings to mind images of children’s artwork. However, colored frames can be used to create interesting effects with “Adult” pieces as well. Our client wanted to do something fun and unexpected with this Charles Pabst giclée, so we decided to play with color and texture to…
Painted Bevels Painted bevels are a unique alternative to double-matting with colored mats. For this giclée, we assisted our clients in selecting a simple, contemporary wooden frame with an angled profile, making it appear slightly recessed. To add to that effect, we chose a 12ply warm white mat with generous margins, and painted the bevel…
Raise Your Artwork! Want to give your two dimensional artwork three-dimensional qualities? Raise it up! For this cut paper piece by Marco Gallotta, we chose a simple, white shadowbox frame and a matching white mat. To emphasize the layers of cutouts, we floated it island-style and used tiny circles of archival matboard to lift it…
Frosted acrylic frame This small black and white photograph of a sweet moment between a boy and his dog is a calm and bright image that could easily be overpowered by a bold or weighty frame. As the subjects are the only dark details of the image, we matted the photo with a broad bright-white mat.…
Framing an object Often times people have objects that they would wish to display mounted on the wall as a piece of art. By framing an item in a deep frame, creating a shadow box, a three dimensional piece can be hung on the wall as if it were a picture or painting. Framing an…
A bright side of deep bevel frames Deep bevel frames are a popular and attractive design, but can often add shadows to a piece as the bevel can block out light. This can be useful when someone wants a tint of moodiness added to a work of art. But a touch of shade doesn’t work…
Floating Multiple Pieces in a Frame Framing more than one piece in a frame is a popular way of presenting smaller art. This works best for a series or pieces that are related to each other. But window matting, when the mat cusps over the edges of the art, doesn’t always suit the art to…
Framing with Flare For more fun and flirtatious projects, we at Paris Frameworks offer a number of bright and flashy frames. Whether you desire high gloss, fun and unique designs, or rich colors we have a profile to catch your eye. This photograph featuring a shimmering display of rouge lipstick is a glamorous piece that…
Marco Gallotta: New York artist Italian born Marco Gallotta is a New York based artist who’s unique stylings set him apart from any other. Marco’s technique of creating imagery by cutting paper, using both the negative space and remaining material, forms powerful works of art. The meshing, cutting, and overlapping of his works simulate a…
Framing with shadowboxes Not all framing methods need to use the window mat effect, or when the mat opening frames a piece within the frame. When framing an object or something that has mass and texture, depth is needed to support the piece and keep it away from the surface of the glass. This is…
In the style of Flemish Realism This photograph of a flower still life is stylized in the tones and arrangement used in Flemish Realism paintings. Flemish refers to the Dutch and North Belgian region of Europe and the art movement Flemish Realism spanned across the 17th century, depicting domestic scenes as well as the materialistic…
Work of local artist Ivette Urbaez Ivette Urbaez’s work depicting dark messing trees beneath a blue gradient sky is an energetic yet folkloric piece. This is the original of which has been used as a print design for fabric. The piece’s rugged edges are beautifully emphasized by floating the art above an off white back…
Framing Small Pieces This antique Mughal painting has dimensions of only 2 5/8 inches by 5 ¾ inches. As a method to create a larger outer frame dimension and a more impressive final presentation, a 4 inch border of antique white mat radiates outward from the piece. The antique white shade of the mat offers…
Delicate cut out art This fragile piece of art uses the design of cutting the paper to create intricate shapes and patterns. Therefore the backing of the piece is exposed and it is necessary to take that into account when framing the art. We chose an acid free mat that matches the paper color of…
Effects of a dark mat A dark window mat framing this vintage photograph of the Palio di Siena is an excellent way to enhance the excitement of the image. The charcoal mat brings the eye to the dark figures in movement. The repeating pattern of the thin smoky frame plays off the repeating patterns of…
Add depth to any frame With the wide variety of commercial frame profiles we offer it is easy find the perfect frame design for any piece. But sometimes the frame is not deep enough to create the unique effect the client is looking for. This client brought a slender and simple print to be framed,…
Subtle metal frame for portraits These beautiful and fair ink portraits have been framed in a 3/16 inch wide champagne-silver metal frame. The thin border created by this frame is mirrored by the soft grey border of the double mat. Such borders draw attention to the light washing of the ink used to create the…
Simplicity can be the key Modern and contemporary framing techniques aim to simply frame a piece of art, allowing the entire focus of the viewer to be absorbed by the art itself. Our client for the framed pieces below is the artist of the works. Her vision for her prints stand strong within the minimalistic…
Customer’s Own Antique Frame Our customers are special to us and often come with unique projects. Recently a client chose to honor his ancestor, General Eduard Totleben of the 1853-1856 Crimean War, by choosing to frame his portrait. Our client desired the piece to be set into his own antique oval frame, then selected one of…