Framing and matting

[mr2686]

Hey guys...gonna double mat this 8x10 of Drysdale but debating on which direction to go. What do you all think? White or Cream outer mat and either red or blue inner mat, or....red or blue outer mat with the opposite inner mat? Or something else. Just cant decide.

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by mr2686

Hey guys...gonna double mat this 8x10 of Drysdale but debating on which direction to go. What do you all think? White or Cream outer mat and either red or blue inner mat, or....red or blue outer mat with the opposite inner mat? Or something else. Just cant decide.

White inner mat with Dodger Blue outer mat.

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[BruceinGa]

Originally Posted by mr2686

Hey guys...gonna double mat this 8x10 of Drysdale but debating on which direction to go. What do you all think? White or Cream outer mat and either red or blue inner mat, or....red or blue outer mat with the opposite inner mat? Or something else. Just cant decide.

I'm stuck on lighter colors for the top mat of mine.
I would suggest you match the cream color of his uniform and then match the blue for the bottom mat.
Post a pic when finished!!

[BruceinGa]

Your choice of colors might be influenced by the wall color or that of objects near where you plan to display it.
Good luck!

[perezfan]

Black frame
Blue outer mat, to match his cap and sleeves
Off-white inner mat, with no more than 3/8" showing

You can experiment with different color combos, but IMHO (after doing hundreds of these) the above scenario will yield the best result for your Drysdale.

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Black frame
Blue outer mat, to match his cap and sleeves
Off-white inner mat, with no more than 3/8" showing

You can experiment with different color combos, but IMHO (after doing hundreds of these) the above scenario will yield the best result for your Drysdale.

I agree. I think this would really make the photo pop.

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[mr2686]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Black frame
Blue outer mat, to match his cap and sleeves
Off-white inner mat, with no more than 3/8" showing

You can experiment with different color combos, but IMHO (after doing hundreds of these) the above scenario will yield the best result for your Drysdale.

Sold!!! I will hopefully get the framing done this week, along with a couple of other items.