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Post by Guest on Jun 28, 2008 7:26:01 GMT -8
Where did you get that frame its gorgeous?!?!  And I agree with the previous poster the silver makes the painting stand out better |
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Post by sleepboy on Jun 28, 2008 9:10:50 GMT -8
In the picture it looks like gold but if it's truly silver i would go with that. I hate gold though so if it's gold vs. black i would go with the black.
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Post by masao626 on Jun 28, 2008 9:14:02 GMT -8
definitely silver (i hate gold as well).
and "guest" - it's actually a print (i will never have the ability to pull off a Lori original - but her prints are delicious) and i got the fram from Baxter's they're truly wonderful and the best service ever, i get all my stuff done there!
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Post by irsk on Jun 28, 2008 12:31:32 GMT -8
black
the blue glow behind her gets lost in the silver, but realy glows in the black
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Post by benvan on Jun 28, 2008 13:20:33 GMT -8
I think I agree about the black - the highlights start to become more interesting - and my eye wanders more to the image. With the silver frame, everything looks even - which some may like, but I like the hierarchy.
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Post by svenman on Jun 28, 2008 14:31:11 GMT -8
i thought the silver at first, but am now leaning towards the black....
that ornate frame is so imposing in silver that it detracts from the print and draws your eye away from the image.
i think the frame should always embrace the image, but not overwhelm it.
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Post by irsk on Jun 28, 2008 14:49:22 GMT -8
btw, seeing it in the frames is really really tempting me
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Post by grotesqueanimal on Jun 28, 2008 16:54:33 GMT -8
I also like the black one better, as it makes the image stand out more. But it is a tough choice.
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Post by jimandtara on Jun 29, 2008 19:02:47 GMT -8
Charity -
I'd actually like the black better if it were a deep black like the background of the print - in this case, I'd go for the silver. If its to be a contrast, then make it a real contrast.
I also agree with you and Hung - I can't stand gold.
jIm
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Post by StephenW on Jun 30, 2008 0:35:11 GMT -8
Definitely the black, it really helps the image pop. I feel like the image gets lost in the silver, the ornamentation of the frame takes precedence with this shade.
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Post by StephenW on Jul 1, 2008 23:33:03 GMT -8
Finally getting around to framing some pieces and wanted some opinions. Normally I'm not a fan of gold, but I think it works well with this piece. Original Work:  A:  B:  C:  D:  E:  Open to other options as well.  |
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Post by ruud035nl on Jul 2, 2008 0:31:05 GMT -8
Option A looks good.
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Post by svenman on Jul 2, 2008 4:55:35 GMT -8
i'd say that the first 4 are a bit too 'classic' to deal with such a contemporary image. i know the black is a safe bet, but it works everytime for me!
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Post by benvan on Jul 2, 2008 5:12:03 GMT -8
I see gold and the blue as the highlight colors in the piece - and I think they get lost if there is gold in the frame - I prefer the black as well.
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Post by irsk on Jul 2, 2008 11:14:13 GMT -8
I like A or jus plane black.
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Post by StephenW on Jul 2, 2008 22:50:20 GMT -8
Thanks for the input thus far guys. The more I look at it, the black frame definitely helps with the contrast against the coffee stained paper border and draws your eyes towards the center.
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Post by masao626 on Jul 4, 2008 11:59:23 GMT -8
Hard to give an opinion without a visualization, so I cranked this out quickly in photoshop ...  I think the silver frame works better, since it's a nice contrast with the print, and accents it nicely. For me, the black seems very overwhelming, although the print really does pop. well, i heard from the goddess herself and between Lori and Sarah, they recommended white. not sure how it would look in white but i was thrilled to get Lori's input! ;D |
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Post by sleepboy on Jul 21, 2008 11:12:04 GMT -8
 Thinking of framing my drawing to look like the print from PP. Might be hard to match it though since I don't see many frames with the backing on the inside made from wood... Hm...pretty close should be good enough right? |
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Post by svenman on Jul 21, 2008 11:59:59 GMT -8
why not ask brad to frame it for you?
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Post by sleepboy on Jul 21, 2008 12:04:26 GMT -8
why not ask brad to frame it for you? oooh... you think he would? hm, maybe i will email him. |
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Post by kidrobotct on Jul 25, 2008 6:58:36 GMT -8
has anyone purchased mat boards and frames from americanframe.com? wondering how the quality of it is. Prices look good and just found out the staff at Michael's will assemble and tape etc everything for $5. This could be huge savings.
any other ideas for places to get frames would be great too!
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Post by irsk on Jul 25, 2008 11:02:54 GMT -8
americanframe is awesome. I've purchased around 10 different frames, mats, and plexiglass from them and everything was always great.
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Post by irsk on Jul 25, 2008 11:04:06 GMT -8
Question, has anyone ever reframed one of the black frame JLed's? I need to, but don't want to start ripping it open till I know what's under there. I've emailed JLed (his assistant) but no response.
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Post by virtu on Jul 25, 2008 13:03:11 GMT -8
We sometimes frame the framed art using the original frame as the inside stack.
Stacking frames.
If it's a simple black frame you could easily find something to stack/frame the entire thing.
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Post by irsk on Jul 26, 2008 11:31:55 GMT -8
It's a pretty big, ornate frame. I need to reframe to match the two paintings, one stretched on bars and sides painted, one in this black frame. I guess I'll just open it up and see what's inside |
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