Question for you framing guys

[MutantKeys]

I want to try something a little different and get a color mat to frame with my Walking Dead 51 cover. I was thinking maybe beige, but I'm not sure. Any suggestions??

 

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[mrpunch0]

Personally, I'm a fan of black frame, black mat for BW art. White also works well.

[LordZarak]

Personally, I'm a fan of black frame, black mat for BW art. White also works well.

What he said. All of my framed art is black frame/black mat. Though if you want a color mat instead, I would say that depends on the decor of the room the art will be displayed in.

[Shootydog]

Here is a neat tool to try out. Might help some people get an idea of what looks good.

 

http://www.matshop.com/matomatic/

[mrpunch0]

Personally, I'm a fan of black frame, black mat for BW art. White also works well.

What he said. All of my framed art is black frame/black mat. Though if you want a color mat instead, I would say that depends on the decor of the room the art will be displayed in.

 

Actually - most rooms are pretty neutral. (Unless you're in my house - I'm staring at a bright red wall at the moment.) So I'd suggest making sure you pick a color mat that accentuates the colors in the cover (if you're mounting it with your OA).

 

For instance, the color that pops the most in your cover is the red logo. To make it stand out even more - chose a mat that is the complimentary color - in this case green. Now I wouldn't go lime green or anything - but a very dark green or a more neutral greyish green might look good.

 

Your best bet is to take the actual pieces you want framed to a shop and put some sample mats up against them.

[EvilAsh]

Personally, I'm a fan of black frame, black mat for BW art. White also works well.

What he said. All of my framed art is black frame/black mat. Though if you want a color mat instead, I would say that depends on the decor of the room the art will be displayed in.

 

Actually - most rooms are pretty neutral. (Unless you're in my house - I'm staring at a bright red wall at the moment.) So I'd suggest making sure you pick a color mat that accentuates the colors in the cover (if you're mounting it with your OA).

 

For instance, the color that pops the most in your cover is the red logo. To make it stand out even more - chose a mat that is the complimentary color - in this case green. Now I wouldn't go lime green or anything - but a very dark green or a more neutral greyish green might look good.

 

Your best bet is to take the actual pieces you want framed to a shop and put some sample mats up against them.

 

Agreed (thumbs u

[MutantKeys]

I have all my pieces with Black Matt, but I want to try something a little different, especially since I'm getting the book framed with it. I think the best thing is to pick it out in person as stated earlier in this thread.