Whether they are priceless memories or priceless works of art, framed artwork adds a personal touch to a home. Kitty Bartholomew visits framing expert Yolanda Tisdale to learn some tips for taking the confusion out of framing and get some ideas for unique picture arrangements.
- Hang pictures where they will be best be seen. For example, if seen mainly from a chair, pictures might be hung lower than standing eye level. Or, if it is children's artwork, it might also be hung low so the child also can enjoy it.
- Hanging two large, horizontal pictures above each other makes a space feel important and draws the eye upward--an excellent technique for emphasizing a high ceiling or a beautiful light fixture.
- Try alternating frames within a grouping--for example, with a group of five pictures , use three wood frames and two gilded frames.
- Arrangements don't have to be symmetrical; in fact, they are more interesting when they are asymmetrical.
- Use a non-framed object to complete an arrangement. It could be that the lamp on a table or a large clock hanging on the wall completes a tableaux.
- When arranging pictures, focus on making one little area look complete rather than focusing on the whole room at once.
- Get creative with mats. Don't look just at color, but at texture and size. A large mat around a smaller picture makes the picture very important.
- The mat should be in character with the style and subject of the picture or object being framed.
- As a rule of thumb, the mat is usually wider than the frame.
- When deciding on a mat and frame, break it down. Select the mat first and then find a frame to complement it, or vice-versa. Be sure that the subject and tone of the picture are enhanced by mat and frame selection.
Guests Yolanda Marshall
Framing Expert, Memento, etc.
2554 Lincoln Blvd., #178
Venice, CA 90291
E-mail:
memento3028@aol.com
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