Kellie Chasse Fine Art: Mat

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Friday, November 24, 2017

Artist Tip: Matting and Packaging Art Prints

How I Mat and Package my Art and Prints

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, are you eating leftover pumpkin pie for breakfast like me? It's Black Friday today and since the Holiday Season is now upon us I thought I would share a quick Artist Tip with you!

I remember when I first started to purchase mats for my work I was having them cut by a professional framer and they were like $12+ dollars each time, and this was for the small 8x10" size.

As a simple living, debt free artist I'm always trying to find deals and came across these lovely little Mat Kits. They come in a standard 8x10" or 11x14" Size that will fit your 5x7" or 8x10" Prints. In the video below I'll cover where I purchase them and how easy it is to package up your prints to mail.

I also found some Gold Autographed copy stickers that I add to the prints that I've personally signed.

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Monday, October 7, 2013

Fall Shadow - Autumn Maine Leaf

"FALL SHADOW"

Autumn Maine Leaf

6x6 Orignal Watercolor

Un-Matted

$59.00

Happy Fall everyone! Opted to paint a 6x6" just to give myself a bit more room for the leaf. Only problem is that I do not stock mats for this size. Hmmm, what to do?

Decided to ask a question on my Kellie Lynn Art facebook page to see if clients and artists prefer their art to be:

1. Un-matted

2. Matted Only

3. Matted and Framed

Most folks felt the work definitely needed to at least come with a Mat, but when it came to frames it was a very individual decision. Frames are such a personalized piece of the puzzle not to mention the cost of a frame can be all over the board.

Some people said the total price could deter them from making a purchase while others said if it didn't come with a frame they may never get around to hanging the art up. Most said that the cost would affect their decision.

I usually sell my work Matted and sometimes offer the frame as an option on my smaller 5x7 pieces online. They are a very basic 1" black or white 8x10 wooden frame.

It does become more expensive to ship with frames and then glass is of course breakable so more materials are needed to secure during shipment. But I have to agree it certainly finishes the look with one.

For my gallery pieces and exhibits, they are always matted and framed!

So what did I learn from this - people like options. My thought is to continue to offer a simple cost effective frame, so that the work is complete. It's always and option to re-frame to fit your own taste, don't you think?

My work in progress....my model started to shrivel before my eyes.

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Sunday, September 15, 2013

"Sugared Grapes" 30 in 30 Day 15

"Sugared Grapes"

$100

A beautiful abstract rendition of grapes.

Today is the half way point in our 30 day challenge and I feel like I cheated a little bit painting grapes again, but it got stuck in my head and had to try it with some purple.

I think it turned out better than the first one! I loved playing with the colors and flow of the background. Forcing myself to stretch out of my box with more color and a looser feel. I used a bit of white gouache on this painting too.

"5x7" - 140 Cold Press - Winsor Newton Paints
Comes Matted and Framed 8x10

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