Custom Mats for the Traditional or Contemporary Minimalist

[Cavalier]

Okay, I made that topic way too complicated.

Number One: A client came in with a caricature of his son and nephew, and wanted it framed as simply as possible. I suggested we give the mat a custom opening, and he was really keen on that idea. So this is just a simple 'round the edge of the image.

Number Two: A client brought this heraldry crest in for his parents, who are very traditional in their framing, but he wanted something to spice it up just a tad.

 

[evartpat]

Now that is the kind of thing I like...Nice complimentary and subtle touches that enhance the art...

 

[Paul N]

You're on a roll today.....

 

[j Paul]

#1 - After seeing that mat treatment, I couldn't imagine anything else that would have worked so well. The chracters are drawn outside their border so it was just begging for a similar treatment. I like that you didn't trace it exact but only made the suggestion.

 

[GPoe]

Wow! Both look great! Subtle and effective.

The "round outs" of the caricature give it even more life and more fun. And I love the extensions of the diagonal lines of the crest carried into the bottom mat. Very classy look.

Both will be treasured by the families for generations, I'm sure.

Gail

 

[danny boy]

Well done.

 

[Cavalier]

How interesting -- both instances, the wives picked up whereas the husbands dropped off. But I digress.

Thank you, everyone!

 

[Framar]

I especially love the family crest - great job!

Was that suede matboard on the inside like that?

 

[Jared Davis CPF GCF]

I really like the mats on both of these... nice work indeed!

Jared

 

[Ylva]

Love both of them!!!!

 

[Rick Granick]

Very nice jobs. They follow one of my frequent design approaches: "simple but effective".
Rick

 

[Framing:]

Stunning.