Choosing your own mat and frame allows you to incorporate your own artistic flare and decorative taste into a unique and personal wall piece.
How to choose mat and frame for art.
Instead of the artwork jutting right up to the frame a mat provides a border of whitespace.
While it may be tempting to use the same color the likelihood of the mat and frame matching perfectly is pretty slim.
Frame and mat configurations.
We ve outlined below some of the differences between a number of options including tips and recommendations to help you narrow them down and finally choose the perfect frame for your art.
The same goes for a red frame and a red mat.
Though the options can be overwhelming turning your photos into beautifully framed pieces of art doesn t have to be a daunting task.
All you need to do is buy a frame in the next size or two up then cut a mat board to fit the frame with a window to showcase the art.
Mats create visual space for the artwork to breathe.
Follow these guidelines and become a master of color coordination.