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Which frame should I use ?
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<p class="mceTemp">I am undecided regarding which frame to use for my new painting. Maybe you can help and cast your vote on this link or post your comments below. The painting is in acrylics on wood size 30x40cm. The mounted version would be in a frame size 40x50cm. Scoll down to view both versions.
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Well I much prefer the mounted version - the mount sets it off so well. However I do have an aversion to brown wood frames which are certainly not so popular these days probably because they don't, imho, sit comfortably in modern settings. I am currently using a silver frame which has a black outer edge and a flat profile which is proving very popular - it would sit comfortably with the colour of the rocks and set this off a treat.
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I've always made my own frames in the past Pat and I wouldn't have gone for brown because I like to create an individual frame for a particular painting. But I think the mounted one would look nicer because, as Michael says it sets off the paintings so well. Lovely painting by the way - those rocks and boulders look incredible!
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Hi Pat, first of all, beautiful painting, the texture you've captured on the rocks is so realistic. And after my post yesterday moaning about shades of green, you've shown me what can be done. On to your question, I also think the version with the mount looks better - much more fresh and modern. In terms of the frame, I am not a fan of dark wood frames either - for some reason they make me think of the pictures in pubs (no offence to pubs :D). I agree that a lighter frame, be it silver or otherwise would look lovely.
