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Sylvia Evans

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I have just taken this off my wall.  It had slipped in the frame very noticeably .it was in quite a wide cream mount wit a slim plain wood frame.  I want to update the frame .  My thoughts are no ,mount , but a very plain white  wooden frame  It's a watercolour and A2 .

Denise Cat

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That's lovely Sylvia, personally, I think they look better in a mount.

Jenny Harris

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As it’s a reasonably large painting, Sylvia, my thoughts are the same as yours - no mount, but a very plain white wooden frame, but not too narrow (maybe around 1.5 inches wide?)

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Sylvia Evans

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Thank youDenise and Jenny.... it had been in a mount Denise so I have just this second plonked my finger on Easie frame and ordered a plain white frame sans mount... great minds Jenny...  
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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Impetuous, that's what you are: asking for advice and then within seconds making your own mind up.   You've probably made the right choice, but it's a good painting, mounted or not - so you were on to a winner from the outset. 

Sylvia Evans

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Thanks Robert I did wait an hour .

Alan Bickley

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I’ve only just seen it, for me, watercolour paintings need a mount, no exception and irrespective of size… But, I’m sure it will look most delightful in its new white frame, sans mount!
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Marjorie Firth

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Lovely painting, as has been said. Yes, we know watercolours are trad with mounts but, with a wider frame, it will be ok because it’s a strong image. Show us the result.

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Sylvia Evans

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Thank you Alan and Marjorie.

Norrette Moore

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Duplicate!

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Norrette Moore

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Sorry, bit late for this Sylvia, but if you've certain types of photo software or app, it's possible to try different colours of framing or mounting on a scan or photo of your painting, to see the effect.  I use a 7 year old copy of photoshop elements which is a cheaper version of the real thing.  Others are available, sometimes free. Love the painting, gorgeous colours

Sylvia Evans

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Thank you Norrette that is kind of you.   Being me I had already taken the plunge and ordered my new frame.   It arrived this morning so have just spent a happy hour swearing at it as I put it together.   Easy frame are excellent but their packaging is made to defeat the most experienced criminals...certainly my daft fingers and wonky eyes.   Anyhow all in place .  Just taken this of it hanging.  Sorry about reflections and I have managed to bleach some colour from the painting faffing around getting shot of the reflections.   I do like the new frame it has given it a new lease of life.  Ta for all your helpfulness. Robert if I remember rightly the white on the trunks is. either oil pastel or crayon. Bit of a cheat. 
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