Frame choices are numerous, and choosing the right frame for a piece is a personal decision. Frames are made of a variety of materials, like wood, metal, resin, and gesso and gold or silver leaf.
There are so many styles and sizes of frame. So many colours to choose from. Is it a watercolour or pastel? Should it have a mount or mat colour? Should it be a single mount or a double one? Matching, plain or contrasting colours? Non-reflective or plain picture glass or acrylic sheet? etc. etc. These are the common questions which crop up in the mind when choosing a frame.
Some main factors to consider while choosing a frame are: In what medium has it been painted?, Is it better with or without a frame and then, traditional frame or modern?, How big is the picture and where is it to be hung?, Are there key colours in the picture that you want to pick out via the frame or mount?, Does the frame allow the picture to breathe? and finally the Cost.
There are numerous online sites that offer you the opportunity to upload a photo of your picture and then custom-build a digital frame and/or mount card of your choice, based upon the frames or mounts that they stock. This is really helpful because you can see exactly what your picture would look like before committing to purchasing that frame or mount. You can change the frame or mount colours at will, or even include a single, double or treble mount, adjusted to the sizes you prefer.
Traditionally, watercolours and pastels sit behind a mat or mount card with an aperture to reveal the painting, with the whole lot then set behind picture glass. The same generally applies to other ‘dry’ media as well.
With oils and acrylics, the more robust nature of the paint (once dried) and the canvas or board surfaces, usually means that the need for a protective mount or glass is not as critical. Traditionally, any picture with a mount tends to require a thinner frame; otherwise it starts to overpower the actual piece of art. Oils and acrylics can take a much heavier frame in order to balance the fact that the image is visible right up to the inner edge of the frame itself.
For all your needs on frames do not hesitate to contact us at 281-638-1173 or mail us at [email protected]. We are based out of Houston Texas with years of experience in photo framing Houston any type of picture, drawings of all type, and artworks on any medium. Please take some time to visit our web site https://itsyourframe.com/.