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Novelist Chuck Palahniuk once stated, "It's funny how the beauty of art has so much more to do with the frame than the artwork itself." It has been said before, and it's true, that a frame can make or break any piece of art. It can serve to highlight the very best of a masterpiece or completely detract all value from it. We've all seen them - beautiful pieces of art hanging on the wall, screaming, "It's not the right fit!" - but no one hears their shouts. It's time to put an end to the madness. This is your guide to framing. Framing A Colorful Photograph Unstained, Neutral Wood Finish: Utilizing a neutral wood grain and a clean white mat will make the colors and images in your photograph "pop." Your eyes will be immediately drawn to the art. Light Wood and Mat Fabric: Identify two shades (minor or major) in your photograph and match them to a double mat of different widths. A thin, light wood will work with most colors and will play off your colorful artwork nicely. Framing A Serious Still Life A Color From The Image: Pick out the focal color of your artwork and choose a thin metallic of that hue. Forgoing a mat will make the image "pop." Gilded Grandeur: When an image is minimal and calm, one option that often works well is to go in the exact opposite direction with an ornate gold molding (think Louis XIV). A double mat with matching gold fillets will make the design appear even more elegant. Framing Landscapes/Naturalism Thin, Light Border and Neutral Mat: A thin white frame combined with a neutral, textured mat will continue the calming feeling usually purported by landscape oriented artwork. In the case of a more chaotic landscape, choose a darker mat instead. Unstained, Aged Wood: Sometimes even the most beautifully designed frame can detract from a scene of natural beauty. That's when you should reach for a raw looking wood. Many professionals use aged driftwood, and some use fire to char their materials for an even more rustic look. Framing An Art Poster Shadowbox: A poster of artwork will usually be paired with what's referred to as the shadowbox style. Using narrow, light wood, the glass is raised making the poster seem more like a real art piece. ProTip: use a mat to cover the text (usually the artist, maybe the museum where it was purchased) to give it an even more refined look. Wide White: Especially on a white wall, utilizing a wide white matte will make the art poster seem like an installation, floating on your wall for your friends to view. Matting is optional when it comes to art posters, as it usually has a white border. To learn more about their options for framing, Boston residents should visit http://franticframers.com/.
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