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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>You are so right Miriam! I
also found out that moving from a white mat to a warm off-white mat save the
show, especially for paintings with a lot of white. I am of the kind that always
tries to settle on one mat color and one frame design and color, to ensure a
consistent look in my shows. I used white mats for sometime, but after
realizing they had a deadening effect on some paintings, I stopped and followed
my frame supplier's advice to switch to ivory. I also considered the
color insert option, but it seemed less effective in the case of my paintings. It
also means adapting the color insert to each painting, but that is also a way
to conciliate consistency and variety… Turning the back to white
altogether is another option, especially if a contemporary look is sought, but
then ciao consistency!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>N.B.: The watercolor
paper I use is Fabriano Artistico. I always have a goal to achieve a "light
filled" look in my paintings (</span></font><font size=2><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt'>...</span></font><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>) and I like
to leave a lot of untouched paper. So, when I found some Fabriano "extra
white" paper a few years ago, I jumped on it. What a disappointment! The
results were bland compared to what I get with their "traditional white"
paper which is actually a warm off-white. The paper I use may also be correlated
with white mats not faring well with my paintings…<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>One problem with white is
that the distance between cool and warm is so short one never expects such a
dramatic difference on the effect it can have on the painting as a whole!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Not sure this is of much
help. Good luck anyhow!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Gilles<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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[mailto:aquanet-bounces@thedigitalbraintrust.net] <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>miriam<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> </span></font><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Friday, December
28, 2007 3:54 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> pat davis; aquanet<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: [Aquanet] advice
requested --- the right white</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style"'>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"<br>
I will go to my local framer and have him cut the mat for me.<br>
It is amazing what the <i><span style='font-style:italic'>right white </span></i>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.<br>
<br>
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!<br>
<br>
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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>----- Original Message ----<br>
From: pat davis <peedee@nucleus.com><br>
To: aquanet <aquanet@thedigitalbraintrust.net><br>
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 1:46:12 PM<br>
Subject: [Aquanet] advice requested<br>
<br>
Hi again, gang.<br>
<br>
Now that I have recovered from Christmas overeating, I am seeking some <br>
advice from you. I have framed Elephant Rocks I in Member Gallery Two <br>
in my usual way; that is, with a 2 1/2 inch white mat. Unfortunately, <br>
with the white mat, the painting totally dies at the edges, so I am <br>
convinced it needs something with more punch. Looking at the piece (11" <br>
X 15") can anyone suggest what colour mat would work? Should I totally <br>
change the mat or would it work okay if I just used a colour insert <br>
within the white mat?<br>
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TIA<br>
pat- wishing that when God gave him the desire to paint, He included <br>
more talent<br>
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