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What kind of frame should you use for a print?

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There are different approaches that can be taken to framing a print. But whatever the approach used, the colors and style of both the frame and the matting will substantially affect how the print is perceived. We feel that the artwork should be framed for the enhancement of the art itself. To accomplish this in framing a print, select mat colors from the colors in the print itself. This tends to bring out the colors in the print and lead attention into the print, rather than distract from it. The same with the frame: Try to pick framing materials that repeat textures, patterns and other elements in the print itself. Framing elements that are totally different in appearance from the elements in the print tend to pull attention to the frame and off the art work; this you want to avoid. The end result should be pleasing to the eye, and contribute to—not distract from—the perception of the print itself. What about the environment? If the artwork itself is suitable to the environment, a frame designed as abo

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