31. Tips on Modern Art frames
Frames that hold Modern Art are simple
without any ornaments and/or decorative additions
to the frame itself. Many different colors
and a variety of material such as wood, metal or plastic
are attractively used.
Enjoy your Modern Art Prints to the fullest!
32. Tips on the best kind of frames
Which kind of frames are the best?
General rule... wide frame with large art
and thin frame with small art.
A wide frame gives presence and substance to a large artwork.
Wide frames tend to enter into the art _expression itself,
and are often used as a decorative accent for contemporary images.
A well-chosen wide frame can add character to a small print
while a thin frame can give a modern flair
to a large contemporary artwork.
A thin frame respects the delicacy of a smaller art _expression.
Arrangements of thin frames
as a grouping on the same wall are well liked.
A thin to medium-width frame tends to bring the image to the viewer.
However, the decision is yours and you can express yourself
by choosing the frame you decide that fits the best
with the art you want to frame.
Enjoy your Modern Art Prints to the fullest!
33. Tips on neutral color mats
Neutral colors for mat boards can create space for your artwork. Using whites and creams will allow the art to show off its own color scheme. Neutral colors can complement almost every piece of art, but they are especially effective with classic contemporary art.
The key is that neutral colors don't draw attention to themselves. They highlight the art instead.
Enjoy your Modern Art Prints to the fullest!
34. Tips for using acrylic glass
What are the advantages of acrylics?
Most of your fine art will be best protected with glass. Sometimes, however, an acrylic – a plastic product like Plexiglas – may work better. If the artwork is very big or heavy, an acrylic might be best. It is also sometimes a good choice for expensive art because it will not shatter and cut a valuable piece of art.
On the other hand, acrylic glass scratches easier than glass and it may require a special cleaner to prevent hazing
Enjoy your Modern Art Prints to the fullest!
35. Tips on using two mats for prints
Choosing between one mat or two
Double mats can give your art – particularly contemporary prints --a more finished appearance. This style is used on nearly all art prints and can create different effects for different types of art.
One or both of the mat colors will usually match or complement a color in the artwork. One attractive matting style is to use a dark bottom mat with a light top mat. The bottom mat can be chosen to match a particular color in the print that you want to emphasize in order to coordinate with your decor.
Enjoy your Modern Art Prints to the fullest!
36. Tips on selecting artists
How to select an artist?
When you buy art for your home, it is a very personal thing. Above all, you need to choose artwork that makes you feel good.
Modern art prints come in lots of styles. And lots of price ranges. You can select “famous” artists – like Alexander Calder or Peter Max or Joan Miro or Yaacov Agam. Some prints by these artists will be very expensive. And they may . . . or may not . . . prove to be a good financial investment.
You can also select art from lesser-known artists.
The important thing is that you feel good about having the art in your home. That the art makes you smile.
Enjoy your Modern Art Prints to the fullest!
37. Tips on using strong colors on mats
Though many modern prints look best when complemented by mats with off-white or neutral colors, sometimes strong colors can extend the art. They connect the artwork to the frame so that art, mat and frame feel like a single unit.
Colored mats can be used with contemporary prints, usually picking up a dominant color from the print itself. Doing so can create a unique effect in your decorating.
Enjoy your Modern Art Prints to the fullest!
38. Tips on matching another frame
Match a frame you already own
You may already own a framed print . . . and you want to match it. It might not be possible, but a perfect duplicate usually isn't necessary to create a harmonious set. In fact, many designers avoid exact matches.
You should, however, try to match the basic style and color. For example, a medium-width gold frame with a rope design will match a medium-width gold frame with a floral or beaded design. Or, match a wide, glossy black frame with a medium-width glossy black frame.
You can, of course, try something entirely different. Intentionally mismatch frames . . . and see what you get.
Enjoy your Modern Art Prints to the fullest!
39. Tips on picking frame style
Choosing the right frame style
You have many, many options when picking out a frame for your art prints. Be careful not to "over-frame" an image with a frame that's too wide or too busy.
For most contemporary art prints, ornate frame designs can create a confusing, crowded feeling. If the print itself contains many active elements, a simple frame will probably be a better choice.
On the other hand, a detailed print from the Renaissance or Baroque eras will probably look best with intricate, antique-looking frames.
Enjoy your Modern Art Prints to the fullest!
40. Tips on mat decisions
When not to use a mat?
Although most modern art prints are enhanced by using mats, there may be some practical reasons for not using one. Removing the mat reduces the overall finished size of the piece. That means the framer will use less frame molding and that will result in a lower price.
Also, some oversize images, if matted, would be too large to ship, so mats aren't even available.
Enjoy your Modern Art Prints to the fullest!
