April 2008 issue of Artists Magazine.

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Grey Owl

Grey Owl

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One of my client artists brought me a copy of an article titled Best Frame Forward by Maureen Bloomfield, that appeared in the April 2008 issue of Artists Magazine.

My take is the article says you need good framing; A quote included from Litsa Spanos "People who buy art are savvy. They can tell a slipshod framing job, and unfortunately it reflects on the artist. It's all about image."

I'm going to keep the article to show other artists if they ever want to go cheap.
 
Might you share the article for those of us that don't get Artists Magazine? Is that "okay"?"
 
Val said:
Might you share the article for those of us that don't get Artists Magazine? Is that "okay"?"
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I don't get the magazine either, and this copy was given to me. I tried their website to see if I could get access to a copy / reprint from them, but I couldn't find anything. From a copyright issue, and this being a public forum I don't think I can provide copies.

If you have a Barnes and Noble, the April issue should be on the shelf. It is on pages 35 through 39. While I don't agree with everything in the article, there are some interesting points for Artists. There are Seven Basic rules, briefly outlined below:
1. Works on paper need the protection of the frame... paper also will react to acidic supports or tapes.
2. Comments on rebate debth.
3. Comments on recycled frames
4. Comments on weighting - 3 to 4 inches on top and sides, and more on bottom...
5. Neutral color mats
6. Only a UV coated Glass. They go on to mention Museum Glass made by TruVue "Museum Glass made by TruVue is both clear and resistant to the sun's rays".
7. Use conservation framing: "Conservation framing is the term that designates a procedure that protects the work. Make sure a framer SPECIALIZES in conservation framing before you consign your work to him. ..."

From my prospective, I like to see artists being exposed to this kind of information. {at least most of it}
 
Someone on The Grumble, several years ago said it best: "How cheap do you want me to make your work look?"

John
 
Frame the article for display in your store. But make sure the frame doesn't overwhelm the article. I'm thinking a black frame, and does the mat have to be that big?
 
PaulSF said:
Frame the article for display in your store. But make sure the frame doesn't overwhelm the article. I'm thinking a black frame, and does the mat have to be that big?
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You meant, of course, a NARROW black frame, and a white mat. What color of white? Just, you know, white white. And, all right, an inch of mat will be kinda large, but OK...
 
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