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When she told him he could just eat half, he bit into half of \u003Ci>each\u003C/i> green bean, leaving the remnants on his plate.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Often we assume people know things that they don’t. Not because the process is too complex, but simply because no one ever told them explicitly what to do. This certainly applies to hanging framed pictures. Some (maybe all) of these guidelines will be perfectly obvious to you. Others may be new information.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Let’s give a voice to some of these unspoken rules, shall we?\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Prioritize the Process\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Choose your frame style first, art location second and arrangement (if multiple frames) third. How do you choose your frame style? That depends on the look you’re going for, and it probably depends on your \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/top-4-interior-design-styles-and-frames-that-fit-right-in\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">interior design\u003C/span>\u003C/a> preference. If you can hone in on the vibe you lean toward—i.e., Coastal, Contemporary, Modern Farmhouse or Mid-Century Modern—then it’s easy to choose frames that suit the ambience you’re creating.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Not Every Artwork Needs a Mat Board\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Mat boards are a great way to enhance a painting or a photograph, and they give an extra presence to smaller works. However, they aren’t a must in every situation. For example, you can go sans mat with watercolors and artwork on textured paper. Because of their large physical presence, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/diy/how-to-frame-a-poster\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">framing movie or concert posters\u003C/span>\u003C/a> are also good to go without needing a mat.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Industrial-Interior/Industrial-Interior.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_713,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443723/blog/Industrial-Interior/Industrial-Interior.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Not all art needs a mat board\" class=\"wp-post-4341 wp-image-4347\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443723\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Mix Wood and Metal Frames—but Unify\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Wood tends to be traditional, while metal has a modern feel. Can you display both in the same room? Yes! But I do suggest unifying them in terms of color or texture. For example, using a textured metal frame like our \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Profile 99 in Satin Black\u003C/span> with our textured wood frame \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Profile 543 in Black Dune\u003C/span>. For more on wood vs. metal, see our article on \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/wood-frames-vs-metal-frames\">How to Choose Between a Wood vs Metal Frame\u003C/a>\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Wood-and-Metal-Frames/Wood-and-Metal-Frames.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_713,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443714/blog/Wood-and-Metal-Frames/Wood-and-Metal-Frames.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Wood and Metal Frames\" class=\"wp-post-4341 wp-image-4349\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443714\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Symmetry Isn’t the Only Way\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you’re displaying a group of paintings or photos on a wall, a symmetrical design is the usual format. For example, six frames that are the same size might be placed three-by-three, evenly spaced. Using an odd number of frames creates asymmetry for a more casual, relaxed look. Five frames of varying sizes placed in a staggered arrangement would be an example of asymmetry.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Venture into Unexpected Rooms\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Like your closet. After all, we step into them every morning to get dressed. Looking at a piece of art, particularly something inspirational, is a great way to start the day. We know of one boutique hotel company that hired a local artist to create hand-drawn birds and palm leaves in the closets of their Miami property. What a lovely surprise for guests! Bathrooms are another room we enter every day. Because of the high humidity and changing temperatures in bathrooms, metal frames or art will be a better option than wood. In fact, we have a special list of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/hanging-picture-frames-in-the-bathroom\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">tips for hanging art in bathrooms\u003C/span>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Unexpected-Room-Art/Unexpected-Room-Art.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_713,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443719/blog/Unexpected-Room-Art/Unexpected-Room-Art.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Art in Unexpected Rooms\" class=\"wp-post-4341 wp-image-4348\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443719\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Consider the Spacing Between Frames\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I’ve seen groupings spaced as close together as 1/32” and as spread apart as several feet. Very tight and wide-spaced groupings can work in some applications like tiny rooms or giant walls. But the standard is around two to four inches, with six inches being the maximum to keep the viewer’s focus. To dive deeper into this topic, see our post on \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">“Creating an Art Gallery—at Home.”\u003C/span> Of course, rules can be broken. It’s just good to know the rules before we break them.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Frame-Spacing/Frame-Spacing.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_713,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443728/blog/Frame-Spacing/Frame-Spacing.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Spacing between frames\" class=\"wp-post-4341 wp-image-4345\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443728\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Straighten Up\u003Cb>\u003Cbr>\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I’m easy-going by nature, but I have to admit that crooked pictures drive me slightly crazy. It’s all I can do to keep from straightening the offender if I see a tilted picture at a restaurant, or heaven forbid, a friend’s house. Our post on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/how-to-keep-picture-frames-straight\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">How to Keep Picture Frames Straight\u003C/span>\u003C/a> addresses this very issue, with clever tips like using two hooks rather than just one.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Few Bonus Notes\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">• \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/category/glazing\">Glazing\u003C/a>\u003C/span> is an overlooked, but critically important, part of framing.\u003Cbr>• Cardboard does not make good backing for photos or art, and will accelerate your art’s decay. Choose a specific backing material such as acid-free \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">PaperMat Backing\u003C/span> which is ideal for artwork protection and support.\u003Cbr>• Don’t \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/diy/hanging-picture-frames-without-nails\">hang your picture on a nail hammered into the wall\u003C/a>. Use quality \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-accessories/picture-frame-hanging-supplies.html\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">hanging hardware with wire.\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Advanced-Framing/Advanced-Framing.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_713,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443732/blog/Advanced-Framing/Advanced-Framing.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Advanced Framing\" class=\"wp-post-4341 wp-image-4344\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443732\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>• Finally, if you’d like to go a bit deeper, check out these \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/secret-professional-framing-tricks\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">advanced framing tricks\u003C/span>\u003C/a> which give you insights into using spacers, additional backing for Museum-worthy presentations, and creating special effects with floats and glazing.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Now that you’ve got the lowdown on hanging your framed pictures, you’re all set to fill a wall with something beautiful. If you have any questions, we’re always here to help.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Related Read:\u003C/strong> \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/resources/how-to-hang-a-picture\">How to Hang a Picture\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Have you heard the story of the little boy who complained that his mom gave him too many green beans? When she told him he could just eat half, he bit into half of each green bean, leaving the remnants on his plate. Often we assume people know things that they don’t. Not because the […]\u003C/p>\n","2020-08-18T14:30:19","2022-12-15T10:43:27",[149],{"name":150,"slug":151},"Resources","resources",{"url":153,"label":154},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/FD-BlogHero_IMG-HangingFramedPictures.jpg","Hanging Framed Pictures",{"id":156,"title":157,"uri":158,"content":159,"excerpt":160,"date":161,"modified":162,"categories":163,"image":167},"cG9zdDo0MzE0","Making Visible the Invisible: Meet Artist Lauren Aczon","/arties-eight/laura-aczon-spotlight","\n\u003Cp>When Lauren Aczon’s parents gave her office supplies to play with as a child, she transformed them into mini works of art. In fact, she still has the drawings, hole punches and color-coded dot labels she created as a kid.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mapping Out an Artful Life\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>These days, Lauren channels her artistic talent into hand-crafted 3D nautical charts and historic maps. Drawn to the unseen layers of the ocean, her paper portrayals range from the Scottish lochs to the Cancun coastline to the Hawaiian islands. The artwork featured at the top of this page is a depiction of the San Francisco Bay Area in 1974. “I just love the classic typeface and line styles from that period,” Lauren says.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stories Beneath the Surface\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Lauren enjoys working on commissions that have a personal connection. One family requested a 3D chart of the Aegean Sea as a surprise birthday gift for their sailor father. Another patron commissioned a chart to celebrate a rock climber’s favorite bouldering spot at Palisade Head, Minnesota.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Framing with Care\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Lauren’s process is painstaking. She builds layer upon layer of paper and craft foam, cutting the paper with an X-Acto knife and the foam with a hot wire cutter. She frames each work in her Oakland, California, studio, using Frame Destination’s \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>UV glass\u003C/b>\u003C/span> to protect the intricate work. “The glass you offer lets the work shine through so crisp and clear!” Lauren says. That makes our day.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See More of Her Work\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As a globe-trotting panda, I enjoyed perusing Lauren’s artistic maps from all over the world. You can do the same by visiting \u003Ca href=\"https://www.neptunemaps.com\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>Neptune Maps\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/neptunemaps/\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>Instagram\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/neptunemaps\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>Facebook\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/a>. Don’t miss my Q&A below, where Lauren shares her perspective on the artist’s role in society, her most important art tool and more.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Lauren Aczon…\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>1. What is your backgrou\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>nd; how did you get started?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>I have always been an artist. Recently I bought a business from someone who was aligned enough with my goal that I decided to run the business as is for a few years to learn the industry, then start substituting my own content.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">\u003Cb>2\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>. What role do you think the artist plays in society?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>I think artists have an opportunity to invite people to slow down, get closer and take notice. We play a unique role: to bring lightness or introspection to topics that can be heavy and impersonal; to make personal or singular what feels global, immense and collective; and everything in between. My own artwork likes to bring viewers closer in order to notice and wonder.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>It came from a large book titled \u003Cspan class=\"s3\">In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs\u003C/span> by Grace Bonney. In that book, Northwest artist Sarah Nauman reminded me that people aren’t just what they do or images on a page. They are energy; we are all energy.\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\">   \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>4. What ways does your work reflect your personality?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>It is multi-layered, carefully composed, comprising parts to make a whole. The presence of maps and travel imagery evoke my own wanderlust, yet everything is oriented toward the fact that I am grounded in myself, no matter where I’m going.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>Of course I do, and I’m not sure that I ever overcome them! I take a break, drink a hot beverage, call my mom, or take a walk with a friend. Then just keep going.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>6. What is your most indispensable tool? (Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>Masking tape.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>I want to create a series of houses in Oakland, rendered in multiple layers like the work I already do. There’s some pretty compelling stuff happening with housing in Oakland. I think it’s the right moment for this project, which I have been formulating for many years now.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>8. What is your favorite paint color name?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>I don't know about favorite, but there's a paint color name I'll never forget. A few years ago I was browsing colors for our spare bedroom and came across \"Lauren's Surprise\" — a pale blue — which tickled me simply because my name is Lauren. I was new to Instagram at the time, and posted of a photo the paint chip thinking it was cute; when, lo and behold, everyone read between the lines and thought I was pregnant! (I was not.) The likes came flooding in! Needless to say, we ended up picking \"Fleur de Sel,” another pale blue.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_LaurenAczon2/FD-Arties8-Hero_LaurenAczon2.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_534,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443546/blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_LaurenAczon2/FD-Arties8-Hero_LaurenAczon2.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Lauren Aczon\" class=\"wp-post-4314 wp-image-4315\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443546\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u003Cem>All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u003Cstrong>ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?\u003C/strong> Simply respond to the questionnaire \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/interviewform\">here\u003C/a> to apply to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated September 18, 2024\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\n","\u003Cp>When Lauren Aczon’s parents gave her office supplies to play with as a child, she transformed them into mini works of art. In fact, she still has the drawings, hole punches and color-coded dot labels she created as a kid. Mapping Out an Artful Life These days, Lauren channels her artistic talent into hand-crafted 3D […]\u003C/p>\n","2020-07-29T15:01:56","2024-09-18T13:51:01",[164],{"name":165,"slug":166},"Artie's Eight","arties-eight",{"url":168,"label":169},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FD-Arties8-Hero_LaurenAczon.jpg","Lauren Aczon Artist",{"id":171,"title":172,"uri":173,"content":174,"excerpt":175,"date":176,"modified":177,"categories":178,"image":180},"cG9zdDo0MzAx","Where Nature and Art Intersect: Meet Nature Photographer Christopher Morgan","/arties-eight/christopher-morgan-spotlight","\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">As a panda, I’m a fan of nature. I’m also fond of people who can capture landscapes in a way that calms my mind and thrills my heart. Enter photographer Christopher Morgan, whose colorful images of beaches, rivers, mountains and waterfalls are like bamboo for the soul. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Here Comes the Sun\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">If Christopher had listened to one of his college professors, his subject matter might be entirely different. The instructor criticized a sunset image declaring his student didn’t “have an eye” for nature photography. Fortunately, the unkind remark only lit a fire in Christopher to learn more and work harder. Looking at his body of work now, you’ll find no shortage of striking sunsets.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Nature on Display\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Christopher lives in Matthews, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte. He created “Like A Moss,” shown here, at Fort Fisher Memorial Park in the southeastern part of his state. “What We Are Left With” was captured at Washington Oaks State Park in Saint Augustine, Florida. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">See More of His Work\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">To view more of Christopher’s work, take a peek at his \u003Ca href=\"http://www.apple.com\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">portfolio\u003C/span>\u003C/a> or his \u003Ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pixelthisimages\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">Facebook page\u003C/span>\u003C/a>. If you’re in the Charlotte area, check out his exhibit at \u003Ca href=\"https://vanegallery.com\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">Vane Gallery\u003C/span>\u003C/a>. He’s planning to donate some of his work to benefit the Charlotte Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Gala in the fall.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Get to Know Him Better\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">See my Artie’s 8 Q&A below, where Christopher reveals past intimidations, present favorite tool, and future project musings. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Christopher Morgan…\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">\u003Ci>1. What is your backgrou\u003C/i>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Ci>nd; how did you get started?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">I have always been fascinated with photography, but I was actually intimated by it growing up. My earliest memory of how I became the photographer I am today is seeing those minimalist, long-exposure seascapes with old pier pilings. I thought to myself, \"I want to create that!” It wasn't until I took my first film photography class in my freshman year of college that I began to understand how the camera functioned. By junior year, a digital photography course was offered and that's where the world of photography grabbed me and I was just along for the ride! I didn't want to just take cool shots, I studied and researched photography in order to fully understand the technical aspects. I am always inspired by other photographers, which continues my drive to learn this art.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p4\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>2\u003Ci>. What role do you think the artist plays in society?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">As a nature photographer, there is a different type of connection than taking photos of people. I have always been inspired and intrigued by nature and feel drawn to the details that nature has to offer. Sometimes I feel connected to the colors, other times the light reflections or movement of water. Whether it be a pier, or a simple rock in the scene there is something that draws and connects me to the image I'm creating. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p4\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">An experience I had that made me determined to succeed in landscape photography was my professor junior year of college. He told me not to do nature photography. I had submitted sunset images for a project and he harshly critiqued them, telling me that I did not have an eye capturing the sunset. This infuriated me because while taking these photographs I felt a sense of inner peace that was not present in my other work. The experience made me want to work harder and improve my skills with the goal of bringing the escape I felt to others via photography. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p4\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>4. What ways does your work reflect your personality?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">My work tends to capture bright colors which represents the creative side of my personality. I also love to stay active which is represented in my love for capturing movement in my photography, including water and clouds.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p4\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">I suffer from anxiety and depression which are the main causes of any mental blocks I experience. I have to remind myself that going out and capturing images or working on a project will benefit my mental confidence which will reduce the creative block.\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  \u003C/span>Photography provides a therapeutic perspective by giving me a sense of purpose and bringing an emotional balance to my life. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p4\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>6. What is your most indispensable tool? (Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Aside from my camera I would have to say my \u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s3\">tripod\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\"> because it provides the stable base needed to create sharp images.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p4\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">I am currently trying to find a way to bring\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s3\"> awareness to mental health \u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">through my images. My goal is to bring peace and calmness, but I also want to inspire others to go out and find what brings them to a more stable place like I have found in photography.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p4\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>8. What is your favorite paint color name?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">I recently purchased a photography drone because I noticed they are increasing in popularity however, I quickly realized that is not my specialty. Luckily, I was able to return it and use that money towards other equipment that plays off my strengths.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_ChristopherMorgan2/FD-Arties8-Hero_ChristopherMorgan2.png\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-post-4301 wp-image-4303\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_534,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661512358/blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_ChristopherMorgan2/FD-Arties8-Hero_ChristopherMorgan2.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Christopher Morgan Photographer\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661512358\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?\u003C/strong> Simply respond to the questionnaire \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/interviewform\">here\u003C/a> to apply \u2028to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>As a panda, I’m a fan of nature. I’m also fond of people who can capture landscapes in a way that calms my mind and thrills my heart. Enter photographer Christopher Morgan, whose colorful images of beaches, rivers, mountains and waterfalls are like bamboo for the soul. Here Comes the Sun If Christopher had listened […]\u003C/p>\n","2020-07-29T15:01:25","2020-09-03T12:25:11",[179],{"name":165,"slug":166},{"url":181,"label":182},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FD-Arties8-Hero_ChristopherMorgan.png","Christopher Morgan",{"id":184,"title":185,"uri":186,"content":187,"excerpt":188,"date":189,"modified":190,"categories":191,"image":195},"cG9zdDo0MjY2","How to Frame a Poster: Step by Step Guide","/diy/how-to-frame-a-poster","\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Posters are a timeless and fun way to express our interests, personal style, and bring to life virtually any room of our home or apartment. Often they become collector’s items or a reminder of events we enjoyed in our youth.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Like most people, you likely want to put it on your wall. But because you\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">’\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">re no longer a teen and are a responsible adult (with good taste), you know that simply pinning it to the wall with tacks or tape simply won\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">’\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">t do.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Well then, how about framing your poster and hanging it on the wall like a piece of art? You’ve had photos, family portraits and even your college certificates framed, so why not a poster.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Framing a Poster\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Quick List:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Decide on mat vs no mat\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Choose the right frame\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Undo frame hinges and remove contents\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Clean glass and let dry\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Attach poster to foam board\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Slide glass into place\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Fit mat (if applicable) under glazing\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Slide poster into the frame behind mat\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Add poster backing (if applicable)\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">1: Choose your Mat\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">A mat can accent your poster\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">’\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">s colors and provide an extra border that provides a space between the poster and frame. Mating can also be used to manage sizing if you don\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">’\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">t order a custom frame that perfectly fits your poster. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">2: Pick the right frame\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Options are diverse, including budget plastic frames, to high-quality metal or composite. Well made wood frames or other high-quality frames can provide protection for a vintage poster or collector’s edition. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">3: Remove frame hinges or \u003C/span>clips\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This step includes removing the frame hinges or clips and taking out the contents of the packaged frame\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">4: Clean the glass or plexiglass front and let dry\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It's important to clean the glass here to remove any debris or residual materials\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">5: Attach poster to an adhesive foam board\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">In many cases, rolled-up posters won’t sit flat easily. Attaching it to a thin \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-supplies/foam-board.html\">\u003Cspan class=\"s4\">foam board\u003C/span>\u003C/a> can make framing easier and provide an extra layer of protection.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">6: Slide the glass/plexiglass piece into place in the frame\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As stated, slide the glass or other glazing into place in the frame. Remember, when framing a poster you are layering the materials ie. glass/glazing, mat board, poster, backing board, etc.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">7: Fit your mat (if applicable) into the frame\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you decide to use a mat, then place your mat into the frame behind the glass.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">8: Gently slide the poster/foam board into the frame\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In this step, slide the the poster into the frame behind the mat if you chose to use one. Do this carefully to avoid any folds or damage to the poster.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">9: Add poster backing (if applicable)\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s4\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-supplies/backing-and-protection-supplies.html\">Picture frame backing\u003C/a> defends your art against dust and dents.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">10: Attach the hanging mechanism \u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">When you buy a complete poster frame from Framedestination.com we will supply you with a free hanging kit.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Alternative Framing Options\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Local Picture Framing Store\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">You could take the simple (but expensive) path of taking your poster to a local custom framing retailer to have them frame it for you.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Given that posters tend to be large in size, having a local picture framer do this for you will likely be quite expensive.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The downside to local home decor or craft stores that carry poster frames is that they often have a limited selection of suitable frames to choose from. Most picture frame stores tend to have ample \u003Cspan class=\"s2\">“\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">picture” frames in stock, but their stock of larger poster sized frames may not necessarily be your style of the best choice and fit for showing off your poster. Also, many chain retailers import pre-manufactured frames which can result in less than desirable quality or workmanship.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Specialty Online Framing Store: Learn How to Frame it Yourself \u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">The internet brings everything within the reach of just a few clicks of mouse. Online specialty framing stores such as Frame Destination bring decades of experience and a wide selection of high-quality goods to the table. Best of all, because we\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">’\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">re online, we have lower overheads and can provide you with competitive prices that won\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">’\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">t break the bank.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">At Frame Destination we provide our visitors with step by step instructions, expert advice and helpful resources to ensure your new frame perfectly fits and is guaranteed to impress.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">We make it easy for you to select the right poster frame that best suits your needs, as well as your personal taste and style. You can customize a frame in our Build-A-Frame section or find the perfect pre-configured poster frame in our Find-A-Frame section just for posters. So don’t panic if you’ve never framed a picture before. We have lots of short \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/info/video-gallery.html\">videos and tutorials\u003C/a> on our website that show you exactly how to frame a poster.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Choosing the Right Frame for your Poster\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">When selecting and fitting a frame for a poster, you need to consider two key aspects of your poster:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Is it black and white, or color, and what are the standard \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/resources/the-most-common-poster-sizes\">poster sizes\u003C/a>?\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">If your poster is black and white (or greyscale) then a neutral frame may be a great way to showcase the image.\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  \u003C/span>If you have a decor theme, framing a poster with a frame profile of a color within your theme will help you coordinate your art within the room. If your poster has a lot of color in it, then a complementary colored frame may aid in accentuating the art. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">As it relates to the size – if your poster is a standard large size such as 24” x 36” or 27” x 40” – then a thin profile frame is likely to look better than a wide frame unless you have a large space to fill and really want to make a statement. If you have an off-size or small event poster, adding a mat and frame will kick it up a notch and make it look more like an art piece.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">When you buy a frame from Framedestination.com we will supply you with all the fittings you will need – as well as with step by step instructions to show you exactly how to frame a poster.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>See our other guides:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/guide-to-framing-concert-posters\">Framing concert posters\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/how-to-frame-movie-posters\">How to frame a movie poster\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Finding the right frame for your poster and getting it framed isn’t as hard as you might have first thought. With a little guidance and help from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com\">\u003Cspan class=\"s4\">Frame Destination\u003C/span>\u003C/a>, you’re just a few short steps from having the perfect frame ready to be hung with care on your walls and prepped for showing off. Choose the Find-A-Frame ordering option for a selection of standard size and color frames or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/picture-frames/frame-type/poster.html\">shop poster frames\u003C/a> in our custom framing area to have complete control over the frame style, size, mat, glazing, and backing. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Written by \u003Ca href=\"/info/mark-rogers-author.html\">Mark Rogers\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/c_lpad,dpr_2.0,q_auto/v1/media/wysiwyg/Mark_Rogers.jpeg?_i=AB\" alt=\"Mark Rogers\"> Mark Rogers is the President and Co-Founder of Frame Destination. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Mark has become a leading authority on framing techniques and best practices, and has earned a reputation for his innovative approaches to custom framing and frame services for photographers and artists.\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\n\n","\u003Cp>Posters are a timeless and fun way to express our interests, personal style, and bring to life virtually any room of our home or apartment. Often they become collector’s items or a reminder of events we enjoyed in our youth. Like most people, you likely want to put it on your wall. But because you’re […]\u003C/p>\n","2020-07-06T16:44:04","2025-02-18T15:55:20",[192],{"name":193,"slug":194},"DIY","diy",{"url":196,"label":197},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FD-BlogHero_IMG-FramePoster-1.jpg","",{"id":199,"title":200,"uri":201,"content":202,"excerpt":203,"date":204,"modified":205,"categories":206,"image":210},"cG9zdDo0MjM5","How to Order Mat Board","/mat-board/how-to-order-mat-board","\n\u003Cp>In today's digital world, it’s easy to keep photographs nestled deep within a computer, or stash artwork deep within a closet. This is as true for professional photographers and artists as it is for amateurs.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, though, we’re compelled to display a really special piece. Maybe it’s your child’s adorable drawing of a sibling or a vacation photograph that takes your breath away. Or you have a new client, and you want to blow them over with the presentation of your commissioned work.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Now that you’ve decided that framing this two-dimensional masterpiece is a must, incorporating a mat board can make it even more eye-catching. Mat board, also referred to as picture frame mat, is an optional board surrounding the artwork, sitting between the image and the glass. On the Frame Destination Home Page, you can order mat board by itself, or as part of the picture frame under the Custom Frame tab.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In this video, I’ll show you how to order mat board online from us.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\n\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Single, double or triple?\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Your first decision will be whether you want a single, double or triple mat. You can get helpful guidance under the How To tab on our home page, and click Framing Guides in the drop-down menu. Then click on the sixth bullet point, Mat Board Styles (single/double/triple), where you’ll see examples of a painting that’s been framed with one, two and three mats.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What type of mat?\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Your next choice will be the type of mat. Variety is a beautiful thing, and that’s what you get on our website. From cost-effective wood-pulp mat board to museum-quality archival, Frame Destination gives you options. Simply click on the How To tab again. Choose \u003Cstrong>Framing Guides\u003C/strong> from the drop-down menu, then choose the fifth bullet point, Mat Board Types for Picture Frames. Here you’ll find thorough descriptions so you can make the appropriate choice for the project at hand.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Specifying a single mat board.\u003Cbr>To give you a simple example to follow, let’s go with Crescent Select 4Ply as the mat type. This mat type offers the most colors. (There’s also a whole new set of Metallic colors, as well.) Cabana Blue looks good to me, so I’ll go with that.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Sizing:\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> Now we can move into the frame and mat sizing options. For the mat, there are actually two sizes: the artwork size — which is the size of what you’re framing — and the frame size — which is the outside dimension of the mat, and the inside dimension of the frame. Be sure to measure the width and height of your artwork before you select a size. Measure only the visible part of the image, not the paper itself.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Once you have the dimensions, you might be able to pick from our 100 “Popular Sizes” dropdown menu. Or you can customize the size; customizing gives you the chance to change the artwork “overlap,” which is how much the mat is going to cover your image. In the video, I show you an example of this. The default overlap for most of our mats under 18x24” is 1/8 inch, covering 1/4” of the entire image.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>(If you’d rather not cover up any of your image, no worries. We have a special option called “Negative Overlap.” I go into that more in the video so you can see exactly how to do it.)\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Borders:\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> With your Mat Window Opening size now set, you can control how large the borders are. Our website gives you two ways to do that:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>1. Enter the “Frame Size,” which is the outside dimensions of the mat.\u003Cbr>2. Enter the side and top border dimensions under “Mat Size.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Would you like to make the bottom of the mat a bit thicker? Simply enter 1” for the “Bottom Weight” and then the bottom will be 1” larger than the top and sides.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Whether you enter the border dimensions or the frame size, our website automatically calculates the other dimensions needed. You can see all of your final measurements on the left side of the screen: Artwork Size, Mat Window Opening, Frame Inside and Frame Outside. So you know exactly what you’re getting from your order.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>That’s everything you need to know to order a single mat!\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Double or triple your mat.\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you really want to trick out your frame, go with double or triple mat boards. Of course a triple mat will have three total mats, so you’ll have two additional mat types and two sets of colors to specify. In my video example, I’m going with a red top mat and a blue bottom mat. Each mat has another subtle feature: the “Offset,” which determines how much of the bottom mat is visible. The default is 1/4”, but you can make it larger so that you see more of the bottom mat.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One more special option.\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Let’s go back to a single mat for a moment so I can show you one how to make the mat window larger than your artwork so none of it is covered. Under artwork size you make the “Artwork Overlap” negative. For example if you set it to negative ½ inch this will create a ½ border around the artwork where the mounting board or the paper the print is on can be seen if the paper is larger than then the print. If you would like to make this border a particular color you can add a blank mat (solid mat board with no window cut) under the window mat. Under our “Advanced Options,” add a blank mat. The result is a pretty cool effect that gives you another layer of color between the artwork and the regular mat.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I hope this post has been helpful! If you have additional questions, feel free to reach out by phone, email or chat. Don’t forget that our website’s How To section has lots of videos under the Framing Guides.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Keep creating, and happy framing.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\n","\u003Cp>In today’s digital world, it’s easy to keep photographs nestled deep within a computer, or stash artwork deep within a closet. This is as true for professional photographers and artists as it is for amateurs. Sometimes, though, we’re compelled to display a really special piece. Maybe it’s your child’s adorable drawing of a sibling or […]\u003C/p>\n","2020-06-19T11:18:47","2023-02-21T19:47:33",[207],{"name":208,"slug":209},"Mat Board","mat-board",{"url":211,"label":197},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FD-BlogHero_IMG-OderMatBoard.png",{"id":213,"title":214,"uri":215,"content":216,"excerpt":217,"date":218,"modified":218,"categories":219,"image":221},"cG9zdDo0NjY1","Therapy for the Soul: Meet Visual Artist Stacey M. Torres","/arties-eight/therapy-for-the-soul-meet-visual-artist-stacey-m-torres-2","\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Gazing at Stacey M. Torres’s vivid, whimsical paintings, you might never guess that she battled depression most of her life, and cancer more recently. In fact, it was out of desperation that Stacey, at age 61, started sketching as a means of therapy. Turns out art helps calm her turmoil, and no doubt aficionados of her art have had their spirits lifted, too. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Perfectly imperfect.\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Stacey is a folk artist specializing in ethnic art, especially women of color. She enjoys taking liberties with human form; for example, her females always feature one eye that’s higher and angled. That’s simply part of her unique perspective, and when critics complain, Stacey has a healthy response: “What people think of me or my art is none of my business.” Let’s all get that printed on a T-shirt!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Color brings her happiness.\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Acrylic paints and colored markers are her favorite mediums, but she also creates with watercolor pencils. Her subject matter goes beyond females to exotic birds and “fantasy gardens” — all swirling with bold, beautiful shades that reflect her Caribbean roots. Fun fact: Stacey’s work has been featured in season 10 of the CBS show “Criminal Minds.” \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">See more of Stacey’s work.\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">You can peruse more paintings by this New Castle, Indiana, artist on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/StaceyTorresART\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">Facebook\u003C/span>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/StaceyTorresART?ref=shop_sugg\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">Etsy\u003C/span>\u003C/a>, or her online \u003Ca href=\"https://www.staceytorresartstudio.com\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">portfolio\u003C/span>\u003C/a>. Check out my Q&A with her below and discover Stacey’s take on an artist’s role in society, along with her favorite artist tool and hue that makes her happiest.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Stacey M. Torres …\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>1. What is your backgrou\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>nd; how did you get started?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">I studied art over 50 years ago, but never shared my work with the world until six years ago when I had a very personal calling — or need. It began as therapy for myself, but I quickly learned it was helping others as well. So, I've grown into a prolific artist, creating large bodies of work when the passion hits. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p6\">\u003Cspan class=\"s3\">\u003Cb>2\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>. What role do you think the artist plays in society?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">While I do sometimes respond to “calls for artists” that are politically and/or socially based, it is not personally MY calling. Many artists feel that their art speaks for them with today's social issues, and some of their work is tremendously powerful. I, on the other hand, feel my art speaks through me, not for me. So, it's always a very personal thing. I'm at a stage in my life where art is a very peaceful, soothing and comforting form of self-care. People use the term \"self care\" way too much these days, but it's truly just that for me. I've had collectors tell me they love my garden paintings because it takes them away from the stress and harshness of the world. Well, it does the same for me, and if they feel the same calmness and peace from my work as I do, then I am happy. That is my goal.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p6\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s4\">I've learned how to navigate my way through the landmines of critics and opinions of those who have no idea where my art comes fro\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">m. I am a folk artist. But, I also love creating abstracts and expressionist type works of art. My folk style does not resonate with everyone, and it certainly shouldn't. In the beginning, I was bothered by people who didn't understand how I create, or why I paint short arms on my female landscapes ... or that the left eye is always slightly higher and at an angle than the right. It's really funny, but that's just how I see them, and it does not offend me in the least bit. Thus, I've learned that what people think of me or my art is none of my business. I work in a realm that is pleasing to me, where people — as most of us are — perfectly imperfect. This is how I do what I do when I do wh\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s4\">at it is that I do. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p6\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>4. What ways does your work reflect your personality?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">I'm Old School Bohemian, and live and dress in a chaotic array of colors, textures and styles. Color brings me happiness when life feels challenging and difficult. My art reflects that loose expression and vibe. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p6\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s4\">I do get them from time to time. Becau\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">se I have suffered from chronic depression for much of my life, it sometimes drags me down in the worst possible way. What's maddening is that I didn't even know it was depression until I was almost 60. Well, because I love to paint with and surround myself with color, one would think I would immediately turn to my art when I am anxious or depressed. On the contrary, it shuts me down to the point that I freeze, and all my creativity is locked down. Recently, I went through a bout of cancer, and could barely function mentally, physically and emotionally. While I am gratefully in remission, it did take me almost six months to pick my brush up again. I had to make myself do it, and once I started, I threw myself into one of those passionate, madcap marathons painting for days/nights at a time. But, I can't really \"overcome\" these blocks. I can only come out of them when it's run its course with me.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p6\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>6. What is your most indispensable tool? (Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Watercolor pencils. They can work for me under any kinds of conditions when needed.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p6\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Currently, I'm doing a series of fantasy gardens, as well as a few exotic birds.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p6\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>8. What is your favorite paint color name?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Prussian Blue.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_StaceyTorres2-1/FD-Arties8-Hero_StaceyTorres2-1.png\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-post-4665 wp-image-4233\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_951,h_497,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661536633/blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_StaceyTorres2-1/FD-Arties8-Hero_StaceyTorres2-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661536633\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?\u003C/strong> Simply respond to the questionnaire \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/interviewform\">here\u003C/a> to apply \u2028to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Gazing at Stacey M. Torres’s vivid, whimsical paintings, you might never guess that she battled depression most of her life, and cancer more recently. In fact, it was out of desperation that Stacey, at age 61, started sketching as a means of therapy. Turns out art helps calm her turmoil, and no doubt aficionados of […]\u003C/p>\n","2020-06-16T16:24:41",[220],{"name":165,"slug":166},{"url":222,"label":197},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FD-Arties8-Hero_StaceyTorres.png",{"id":224,"title":225,"uri":226,"content":227,"excerpt":217,"date":218,"modified":228,"categories":229,"image":231},"cG9zdDo0MjMx","Therapy for the Soul – Meet Visual Artist Stacey M. Torres","/arties-eight/therapy-for-the-soul-meet-visual-artist-stacey-m-torres","\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Gazing at Stacey M. Torres’s vivid, whimsical paintings, you might never guess that she battled depression most of her life, and cancer more recently. In fact, it was out of desperation that Stacey, at age 61, started sketching as a means of therapy. Turns out art helps calm her turmoil, and no doubt aficionados of her art have had their spirits lifted, too. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Perfectly imperfect.\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Stacey is a folk artist specializing in ethnic art, especially women of color. She enjoys taking liberties with human form; for example, her females always feature one eye that’s higher and angled. That’s simply part of her unique perspective, and when critics complain, Stacey has a healthy response: “What people think of me or my art is none of my business.” Let’s all get that printed on a T-shirt!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Color brings her happiness.\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Acrylic paints and colored markers are her favorite mediums, but she also creates with watercolor pencils. Her subject matter goes beyond females to exotic birds and “fantasy gardens” — all swirling with bold, beautiful shades that reflect her Caribbean roots. Fun fact: Stacey’s work has been featured in season 10 of the CBS show “Criminal Minds.” \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">See more of Stacey’s work.\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">You can peruse more paintings by this New Castle, Indiana, artist on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/StaceyTorresART\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">Facebook\u003C/span>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/StaceyTorresART?ref=shop_sugg\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">Etsy\u003C/span>\u003C/a>, or her online \u003Ca href=\"https://www.staceytorresartstudio.com\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">portfolio\u003C/span>\u003C/a>. Check out my Q&A with her below and discover Stacey’s take on an artist’s role in society, along with her favorite artist tool and hue that makes her happiest.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Stacey M. Torres …\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>1. What is your backgrou\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>nd; how did you get started?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">I studied art over 50 years ago, but never shared my work with the world until six years ago when I had a very personal calling — or need. It began as therapy for myself, but I quickly learned it was helping others as well. So, I've grown into a prolific artist, creating large bodies of work when the passion hits. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p6\">\u003Cspan class=\"s3\">\u003Cb>2\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>. What role do you think the artist plays in society?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">While I do sometimes respond to “calls for artists” that are politically and/or socially based, it is not personally MY calling. Many artists feel that their art speaks for them with today's social issues, and some of their work is tremendously powerful. I, on the other hand, feel my art speaks through me, not for me. So, it's always a very personal thing. I'm at a stage in my life where art is a very peaceful, soothing and comforting form of self-care. People use the term \"self care\" way too much these days, but it's truly just that for me. I've had collectors tell me they love my garden paintings because it takes them away from the stress and harshness of the world. Well, it does the same for me, and if they feel the same calmness and peace from my work as I do, then I am happy. That is my goal.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p6\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s4\">I've learned how to navigate my way through the landmines of critics and opinions of those who have no idea where my art comes fro\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">m. I am a folk artist. But, I also love creating abstracts and expressionist type works of art. My folk style does not resonate with everyone, and it certainly shouldn't. In the beginning, I was bothered by people who didn't understand how I create, or why I paint short arms on my female landscapes ... or that the left eye is always slightly higher and at an angle than the right. It's really funny, but that's just how I see them, and it does not offend me in the least bit. Thus, I've learned that what people think of me or my art is none of my business. I work in a realm that is pleasing to me, where people — as most of us are — perfectly imperfect. This is how I do what I do when I do wh\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s4\">at it is that I do. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p6\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>4. What ways does your work reflect your personality?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">I'm Old School Bohemian, and live and dress in a chaotic array of colors, textures and styles. Color brings me happiness when life feels challenging and difficult. My art reflects that loose expression and vibe. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p6\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s4\">I do get them from time to time. Becau\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">se I have suffered from chronic depression for much of my life, it sometimes drags me down in the worst possible way. What's maddening is that I didn't even know it was depression until I was almost 60. Well, because I love to paint with and surround myself with color, one would think I would immediately turn to my art when I am anxious or depressed. On the contrary, it shuts me down to the point that I freeze, and all my creativity is locked down. Recently, I went through a bout of cancer, and could barely function mentally, physically and emotionally. While I am gratefully in remission, it did take me almost six months to pick my brush up again. I had to make myself do it, and once I started, I threw myself into one of those passionate, madcap marathons painting for days/nights at a time. But, I can't really \"overcome\" these blocks. I can only come out of them when it's run its course with me.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p6\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>6. What is your most indispensable tool? (Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Watercolor pencils. They can work for me under any kinds of conditions when needed.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p6\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Currently, I'm doing a series of fantasy gardens, as well as a few exotic birds.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p6\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>8. What is your favorite paint color name?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Prussian Blue.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_StaceyTorres2-1/FD-Arties8-Hero_StaceyTorres2-1.png\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-post-4231 wp-image-4233\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_951,h_497,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661536633/blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_StaceyTorres2-1/FD-Arties8-Hero_StaceyTorres2-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661536633\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?\u003C/strong> Simply respond to the questionnaire \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/interviewform\">here\u003C/a> to apply \u2028to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight\u003C/p>\n","2020-07-14T10:46:51",[230],{"name":165,"slug":166},{"url":222,"label":197},{"id":233,"title":234,"uri":235,"content":236,"excerpt":237,"date":238,"modified":239,"categories":240,"image":242},"cG9zdDo0MjA1","Why Art Buckles in a Frame — And How to Prevent It","/resources/why-art-buckles-in-a-frame-and-how-to-prevent-it","\n\u003Cp>As artists, we enjoy the process of putting our vision on paper. Inspired by the striking \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/arties-eight/ian-macleod-spotlight\">architecture\u003C/a> of a city, photographers capture angles and textures, telling a story with a camera. Or maybe the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/arties-eight/mindy-lighthipe-spotlight\">butterflies and botanicals\u003C/a> in your own back yard stir you to put paint, pen or pencil to paper. Either way you’re in the zone, doing what you were made to do.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When the time comes to frame your masterpiece, the last thing you want is for the paper to buckle in the frame, tainting or even ruining all your hard work. But how do you prevent it?\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>The big buckling bummer\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Why does paper art sometimes buckle even once it’s protected in an \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/custom-frames.html\">art frame\u003C/a>? Because temperature and humidity fluctuate, even indoors, and paper expands and contracts with the changes. Glass transfers heat faster than air does. When paper art is directly touching the glass within a frame, the paper will react to humidity changes around the edges before the middle of the paper, causing buckling.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD-ArtBuckle-Illustration1/FD-ArtBuckle-Illustration1.png\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_353,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661445713/blog/FD-ArtBuckle-Illustration1/FD-ArtBuckle-Illustration1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-4205 wp-image-4210\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661445713\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In addition, the backing of the frame and the paper of the artwork do not expand and contract at the same rate. When the backing shrinks, the paper buckles.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ways to Prevent Buckling - Artists\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>With the glass and air quality seemingly working against your creation, what’s an artist to do? The main way to keep paper art from buckling is to not tape down all the edges of the paper, because the paper and the backing to which you tape it will not expand/contract at the same rate. So when the backing shrinks, the paper has no choice but to buckle. Instead, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-supplies/picture-frame-spacers.html\">frame spacers\u003C/a> and mat board can be used to help hold down the edges without tape. If you’re using a mat, mount the image with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-supplies/photo-mounting-supplies.html\">photo corners\u003C/a> or T-hinge mounting so the paper is free to expand/contract independently of the mounting board.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>(If you’re not using a mat, the frame is the same is already the same size as the image, so it doesn’t need to be mounted. However, if you want long-term archival framing you should use frame spacers to keep the art off the glass.)\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Using mat board and spacers allows air to circulate in the space between the art and the glass, helping keep a steady humidity level over the whole artwork. So as the art, mats and backing are expanding and contracting “freely,” buckling can be kept to a minimum. Sort of like how skyscrapers are constructed with some “sway” built in, so in high winds the building can shift without damaging the structural integrity. But I digress.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Ways to Prevent Buckling - Photographers\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For photographers, the preferred way to keep a print from buckling is to dry mount the image before framing it. In this case, the image is permanently adhered to the backing board, which then forces them to expand and contract together.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>By the way, dry mounting is semi-archival if you mount your work to archival backing board. However, it isn’t museum-archival because it obviously can’t be removed from the backing board.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Paper choice can help\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Using specific types of paper can also deter buckling, according to Drew Hendrix, President of Red River Paper.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Resin-coated photo papers, like \u003Ca href=\"https://www.redrivercatalog.com/browse/68lb-ultrapro-satin.html\">UltraPro Satin\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.redrivercatalog.com/browse/66lb-polar-pearl-metallic-inkjet-photo-paper.html\">Polar Gloss Metallic\u003C/a>, tend to resist warping better than other paper types,” Drew says. “Heavier, thicker papers also tend to stay flat. Matte papers and papers with no coating on the back can absorb and release moisture readily, and they are more pron e to warp. If you use these types of paper, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/info/picture-frame-mounting.html\">dry mounting\u003C/a> is recommended.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Go forth and create\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Now you know how to stop unsightly buckling, you can get out there and make something beautiful.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Written by \u003Ca href=\"/info/mark-rogers-author.html\">Mark Rogers\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/c_lpad,dpr_2.0,q_auto/v1/media/wysiwyg/Mark_Rogers.jpeg?_i=AB\" alt=\"Mark Rogers\"> Mark Rogers is the President and Co-Founder of Frame Destination. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Mark has become a leading authority on framing techniques and best practices, and has earned a reputation for his innovative approaches to custom framing and frame services for photographers and artists.\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\n","\u003Cp>As artists, we enjoy the process of putting our vision on paper. Inspired by the striking architecture of a city, photographers capture angles and textures, telling a story with a camera. Or maybe the butterflies and botanicals in your own back yard stir you to put paint, pen or pencil to paper. Either way you’re […]\u003C/p>\n","2020-06-02T15:01:42","2024-10-02T16:36:25",[241],{"name":150,"slug":151},{"url":243,"label":197},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FD-BlogHero_IMG-ArtBuckle.png",{"id":245,"title":246,"uri":247,"content":248,"excerpt":249,"date":250,"modified":251,"categories":252,"image":254},"cG9zdDo0MTM0","Secrets of a Visual Poet: Meet Collage Artist Richard Curtner","/arties-eight/richard-curtner-spotlight","\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">“A picture is worth a thousand words.” We’re all familiar with that saying, but Richard Curtner puts a clever twist on the adage with his one-of-a-kind collages. Armed with an X-Acto knife and an eye for detail, Richard blends visual beauty with verbal poetry, attracting clients from across the country — including at least one famous fan, Tom Hanks. (See Tom’s handwritten thank-you note on Richard’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/curtner_art/?hl=en\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">Instagram\u003C/span>\u003C/a> page.)\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Painstaking precision.\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Richard’s subject matter runs in themes. One series is devoted to cities: San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, London and Paris among them. He has created whimsical works with cocktails and romantic couples as the star subjects. A recent focus is his “library” series — like the girl-in-window-seat collage shown here, titled “Collection.”\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">No matter what the scene, Richard’s process involves looking through magazines in search of the perfect words, phrases and color palettes. He trims out hundreds of details by hand with an X-Acto blade, glues them together and tops the finished work with a layer of varnish. After purchasing “Chaotic Embrace,” one Curtner aficionado wrote the artist saying, “I am still finding new lines to read every day.” \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Balancing the complexity.\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">When an artwork is so meticulously detailed, it’s important for the framing to complement the piece and not overwhelm it. Richard appreciates Frame Destination’s wood frame \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/frame/wood-frame-profile-852.html\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">Profile 852\u003C/span>\u003C/a> for that reason. “The frame is modern-looking, and just enough to add elegance to the artwork without taking away from the complexity of the art itself,” Richard says. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">See more of Richard’s work.\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Based in Palm Springs, California, Richard is a prolific exhibitor, annually participating in 26 shows and festivals in 11 states. In lieu of a road trip, you can visit Richard’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/curtner_art/?hl=en\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">Instagram\u003C/span>\u003C/a> page for his latest work, or see his complete collection via his online \u003Ca href=\"https://curtnerart.com\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">portfolio\u003C/span>\u003C/a>. In my Q&A below, you’ll learn how this artist sees his role in society, and the tender age at which he created his first collage.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Richard Curtner …\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>1. What is your backgrou\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>nd; how did you get started?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">I don't remember a start, because as far back as I can remember I've always had a pencil or paint brush in my hand. I recently found a collage I created as a kid; my mother estimates that I was three years old. I don't remember a time where I wasn't creating, drawing or painting. It really has been my life-long passion, and if I am not creating I feel less than whole. I feel so privileged to be able to provide for my family of four financially with something that I love to do. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s3\">\u003Cb>2\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>. What role do you think the artist plays in society?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">The artist serves as the eye of society, causing viewers to stop and reflect on expressions of the artist, but also to see expressions of themselves in the art. Art transports people to a favorite memory or a feeling, and it connects people to each other. It starts conversations and relationships. It adds flavor to life and is so much more than decor or pretty pictures, although it can also be just that when needed.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">The best formative experience has been the process. The process of making the art as well as selling that art and marketing the art. To get to any level of perfection many wonderful learning mistakes are made along the way. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>4. What ways does your work reflect your personality?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">I am a fan of the visual arts as well as the literary arts. I have created a combination of both loves. I am fascinated how words on a page can create images in your mind. Artwork that includes those words adds another dimension to the artwork. It fills gaps in the visual imagery. I love that my selected words words within the works can reach the viewer on an emotional level. My art tells stories literally. It draws people in out of curiosity, but also keeps them there as they discover new elements, new phrases that speak to them. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">I have found that an artist has blocks just as a writer would. Sometimes it is a matter of just setting a set schedule of time to create and once creating it starts a momentum that helps you break through the block. Kind of like the idea behind \"a body in motion stays in motion.” An artist in creation stays in a creative mode. Once you get that inspiration, you need to maximize it and work as long as humanly possible without stopping, because that's when everything flows together so easily and effortlessly. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>6. What is your most indispensable tool? (Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">An X-Acto knife and a love for meticulous details.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">My artwork seems to evolve in phases. The themes change from year to year. One year the main focus of the pieces can be figurative pieces, the next year city scapes. This year the running theme seems to be my library series, literary-themed pieces.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>8. What is your favorite paint color name?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Favorite color name is “periwinkle” just for the name. Favorite color is “terra cotta.”\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_Richard_Curtner2/FD-Arties8-Hero_Richard_Curtner2.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1982,h_1034,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661503796/blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_Richard_Curtner2/FD-Arties8-Hero_Richard_Curtner2.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Richard Curtner Headshot\" class=\"wp-post-4134 wp-image-4137\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661503796\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\">All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u003Cstrong>ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?\u003C/strong> Simply respond to the questionnaire \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/interviewform\">here\u003C/a> to apply to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>“A picture is worth a thousand words.” We’re all familiar with that saying, but Richard Curtner puts a clever twist on the adage with his one-of-a-kind collages. Armed with an X-Acto knife and an eye for detail, Richard blends visual beauty with verbal poetry, attracting clients from across the country — including at least one […]\u003C/p>\n","2020-04-30T09:40:23","2023-02-08T17:28:31",[253],{"name":165,"slug":166},{"url":255,"label":256},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FD-Arties8-Hero_Richard_Curtner.jpg","Richard Curtner - Featured Artist",{"id":258,"title":259,"uri":260,"content":261,"excerpt":262,"date":263,"modified":264,"categories":265,"image":270},"cG9zdDo0MTI4","Tips for Framing Art for a Gallery Show","/for-professionals/tips-for-framing-art-for-a-gallery-show","\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Your work is unique.\u003C/strong> It only follows that the presentation should highlight your one-of-a-kind creations. Whether you’re entering a juried art competition, presenting your work to a gallery or simply desiring to showcase your work in its very best light at home or in your office, here are a few guidelines to consider.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Always Use the Best Materials\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>That’s advice from Gary Freeman of \u003Ca href=\"http://www.onlineartcenter.com/framing.html\">Online Art Center\u003C/a>, who adds that neutral frames can help prevent work from appearing “amateurish, cheap or out of place.” Gallerists and jurists are concerned the presentation of your work enhances rather than distracts from the piece. That can mean framing your art in a neutral frame like black, gray or white. Or it could mean no frame at all, with the sides of your artwork painted a complementary color. Beyond the frame, Gary suggests, “Whenever possible use archival materials in making and presenting your artwork.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>New Trends with Classic Colors\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Many times a simple, modern frame is the right call. Photography and paintings often look their best in sleek frames. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD-Blog_HotTakes_Callout4/FD-Blog_HotTakes_Callout4.png\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_172,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1701898200/blog/FD-Blog_HotTakes_Callout4/FD-Blog_HotTakes_Callout4.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-4128 wp-image-7959\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1701898200\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Our experience has been that black frames are the most traditional, particularly for photography such as the contemporary \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/frame/wood-frame-profile-522.html\">Profile 522\u003C/a> in matte black used by Frame Destination customer and Fine Art Photographer \u003Ca href=\"http://www.imagesfor.life\">John Kennington\u003C/a> for his framed prints. However, lately \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/picture-frames/color/white.html\">white frames\u003C/a> are becoming more popular on gallery walls. John tells us \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/frame/wood-frame-profile-792.html\">Profile 792\u003C/a> and Profile 531 are two of his other favorite frames. Marshmallow White and Distressed White in those two profiles are quickly becoming the best sellers. Another trend setter is Professional Photographer, Jason Whitehead, who frames only in white and was originally inspired by \u003Ca href=\"http://www.awakeandmoving.com/2017/07/jason-lee-captures-quiet-details-of.html\">Jason Lee’s work\u003C/a>. Whitehead says this about how the frames showcase the art, “They’re crisp and clean. It takes the photography and dissects it - like the photograph is all by itself on the wall.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Whatever the hue, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/custom-frames/wood.html\">wood frames\u003C/a> lend warmth to your presentation, while \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/custom-frames/metal.html\">metal frames\u003C/a> can convey a lighter modern flair. The bottom line is this: you want the viewer to see and focus on the art, not the frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>The Matter of Matting\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Of course framing your work goes beyond the frame itself, and there are aesthetic reasons to consider adding a mat board. As the “frame within the frame,” matting draws in the viewer’s eye and helps create the mood and substance of your art. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/mat/crescent-select-conservation-solid-8-ply.html\">White mats\u003C/a> can make a piece appear larger and lighter, while black mats can make it look smaller and denser. Practically speaking, mat boards help keep glass from scratching your work, and archival mats will help preserve your art for collectors to enjoy for many years to come.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Through the Looking Glass\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The different \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/glazing/choosing-the-right-framing-glass-for-clarity-and-protection\">types of frame glass\u003C/a> available for your frame all serve to protect your art from dust and damage. Although archival glass isn’t necessary for everything you’ll ever frame, for your gallery work we recommend it. Our UV-Filter Glass protects art from harmful UV rays. For larger works, UV/Non-Glare is a nice lightweight option and less prone to breaking than glass. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/sh/optium-museum-acrylic.html\">Optium Museum Acrylic\u003C/a>® offers the same amazing visibility as Museum Glass but in acrylic and is perfect for valuable and sentimental art. Be sure and visit our glazing category for all of our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-supplies/glass-and-acrylic.html\">picture frame glass\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Ready for Hang Time\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When you bring your art to that much-admired gallery or enter that much-awaited show, make sure it’s ready to hang. Frame Destination has complete \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/c/wood-frame-hanging-kit.html\">hanging kits\u003C/a> for wood frames and for metal frames. (Sawtooth hangers aren’t strong enough to support your art safely.) We even have an \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/s/picture-hanger-tool-for-gallery-frame-hanging.html\">easy way to mark\u003C/a> just where the nail goes in the gallery wall. Oh, and if the gallery is in another city, check out our protective, reusable \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/photo-storage/gallery-pouch.html\">Gallery Pouch™\u003C/a> as you travel with your artwork.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Now that your art is ready for the world, take a moment to relax, breathe and enjoy the fruits of your artistic labor!\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated March 17, 2025\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Written by \u003Ca href=\"/info/mark-rogers-author.html\">Mark Rogers\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/c_lpad,dpr_2.0,q_auto/v1/media/wysiwyg/Mark_Rogers.jpeg?_i=AB\" alt=\"Mark Rogers\"> Mark Rogers is the President and Co-Founder of Frame Destination. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Mark has become a leading authority on framing techniques and best practices, and has earned a reputation for his innovative approaches to custom framing and frame services for photographers and artists.\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Your work is unique. It only follows that the presentation should highlight your one-of-a-kind creations. Whether you’re entering a juried art competition, presenting your work to a gallery or simply desiring to showcase your work in its very best light at home or in your office, here are a few guidelines to consider. Always Use […]\u003C/p>\n","2020-04-20T15:11:48","2025-03-21T14:25:16",[266,269],{"name":267,"slug":268},"For Professionals","for-professionals",{"name":150,"slug":151},{"url":271,"label":197},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FD-BlogHero_TipsForFramingArtGallery@2x.png",321]