[Aquanet] advice requested --- the right white

[miriam]

I bulk order white mats in typical sizes which I keep on hand but at times when I need a custom cropping or a custom "white"
I will go to my local framer and have him cut the mat for me.
It is amazing what the right  white will do for a painting. You may need a cooler or warmer white than you have. I find that the cost of this service is offset by the saving of not keeping additional inventory of whites around.

Sometimes as was suggested a white mat with a black core, a speckled or textured white or something tending more towards beige helps dramatically. Good luck!

PS The trick to picking out a good white is to turn the watercolor over and match a white to the paper. But I am an idiot when it comes to framing so i like to let the framer do it for me. Even if I plan on sticking the painting into a ready made frame the custom mat really helps.
 
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----- Original Message ----
From: pat davis <peedee at nucleus.com>
To: aquanet <aquanet at thedigitalbraintrust.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 1:46:12 PM
Subject: [Aquanet] advice requested


Hi again, gang.

Now that I have recovered from Christmas overeating, I am seeking some 
advice from you. I have framed Elephant Rocks I   in Member Gallery Two
 
in my usual way; that is, with a 2 1/2 inch white mat. Unfortunately, 
with the white mat, the painting totally dies at the edges, so I am 
convinced it needs something with more punch. Looking at the piece (11"
 
X 15") can anyone suggest what colour mat would work? Should I totally 
change the mat or would it work okay if I just used a colour insert 
within the white mat?

TIA
pat- wishing that when God gave him the desire to paint, He included 
more talent

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