Perfect video! I’m a professional framer and got a job at a frame shop to learn how to frame my watercolors professionally. The main thing that has baffled me since starting is the size thing with watercolor paper!! It’s quite annoying to have a painting planned and it not fit inside standard sizes, custom framing is just too expensive for most artists who want to sell at a reasonable price and still make money off the art. Just remember, archival =reversible so although wood mounting looks cool it is stuck that way forever and therefore may decrease the value of the piece. I could see doing it with prints though.
@suelasson5692
8 ай бұрын
Just revisited this tutorial on framing and it had a lot of good info. I too had questions on full sheet of WC paper or even half sheet not fitting into standard size frame. You had lots of good info. Thanks so much
@donnaparker2879
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Angela for taking the time to share all your knowledge in the world of water color. Always positive....your students must love you
@angelfehr
Жыл бұрын
You're most welcome! I'm so thankful for the way we get to collaborate as artists and the community that creates!
@anieluthien7671
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Angela, this information is very useful
@anneadamczewski4187
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏. Hi Angela, as always I love your heartfelt thoughts and information about framing. Your knowledge and willingness to share means that I’ve been following you since I’ve started the sometimes fickle medium of watercolour.
@angelfehr
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Cre-Art
5 ай бұрын
Good tips. Thank you. :)
@julietawse6024
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Angela. This was perfect.
@DarkMoonSanctuary
Жыл бұрын
You are not wrong with that... Lol Thank you so much for the info. ❤
@jomanna7420
2 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤
@kileensmith5134
4 ай бұрын
You can always use the smaller pieces of watercolor paper for cards. I normally lose about 2" off all 4 sides of a full sheet. I like a 1/2 inch border on my paintings, and while stretching the paper the gummed tape takes up another inch or so. I do love cradle boards for mounting. I always give them a good sanding beforehand. Thanks for the the tips 😊 Great video!
@angelfehr
3 ай бұрын
That's a great idea! Thank you!
@MsMoniqueWilson
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is very helpful!
@ivybailie7248
Жыл бұрын
I wish you lived closer to me... I am a custom framer as well as a watercolor artist and I love doing both!
@micalagoerke1528
Жыл бұрын
Love your heart to encourage
@ibrahimissaiaawad2888
Жыл бұрын
with plexi you gotta be careful not to scratch it (it is really easy to do) And thanks for all the advice!
@christiejacobson2976
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this!❤
@K.ART_vlog
Жыл бұрын
amazing
@suel4269
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@angelfehr
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@elizabethexley5190
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! Very helpful
@agold1702
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this
@rnl717
Жыл бұрын
Really great information! Thank you!
@angelfehr
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jennw6809
10 ай бұрын
I'm in the US and no, it's no easier here to find frames for watercolor size paper or easy fractions of such!!! It's so maddening!
@susantreibs6593
Жыл бұрын
I have put Daniel Smith waterground on a canvas just to try and it did work. I challenge you to try this. I used the canvas panel for acrylic and oils. Not sure how archival it is. I was just playing around trying new things. I sanded the ground once dry to smooth is out.
@angelfehr
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I have a friend who paints on canvas regularly! The woven texture of canvas isn't my favourite but I can see trying it after coating with a watercolor ground or gesso and sanding it. When I get time...
@susantreibs6593
Жыл бұрын
@@angelfehr I have used the black ground with the metalic watercolors, creates a nice effect, try that also.
@michellehoward96
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this Angela. Have you ever considered making prints of your work and framing them?
@angelfehr
Жыл бұрын
I have made a few prints but generally have found that the demand for my prints is not high.
@roxannesteed4675
Жыл бұрын
Not any easier here in the US either. It's always bugged me....though I do like mounting mine on wood panels these days. Haha, I don't cut my own mats either.....I never could stand doing it. Agree, simple and clean is the most elegant and best looking/supporting for your art (and required in the case of many shows). Good video - great advice!
@angelfehr
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Perhaps one day...we're a bit like Cinderellas trying to find a mat to fit instead of a shoe!
@fdelucia25
4 ай бұрын
For black and white photos and some watercolor paintings white mats work well but white mats can also steal the attention of the viewer because they are the brightest element around the art and can make the art not the subject but the white mat itself instead. Choosing colored mats work best when the inner mat draws the viewers attention to the center of the art and the outer mat is a neutral tone coming from the arts own color palette. I also would recommend using UV glass or acrylic so that the colors don’t fade.
@vonaldautterback8831
Жыл бұрын
Hi angela! thanks for this! You mention you have tools to take apart your frames. What are those tools and can you show how you take it apart once it is wired? Also, do you ever get your framed paintings backed with the brown paper dust cover and then wired? That covers all those clips, etc. up and makes it look very professional.
@las174
6 ай бұрын
I watched your video on adhering to a panel (again). Can you make a link for what kind of panel you are using?
@ibrahimissaiaawad2888
Жыл бұрын
for 14x21" bring it to Fine Art Custom Framing (us) in London ON Canada!
@julieschwindt8753
Жыл бұрын
If enough painters requested sizes of panels for watercolor paper sizes, do you think a company like Opus would source them for us? I watched your video about mounting on cradled panels a few years ago, but I mount the paper first and then paint. A commission I painted first then mounted after ended in tears. Painted again and the client had it mounted into a drop frame and loved it! The risk of painting on the board is the painting is garbage and you have to mount another piece of paper overtop. I'm okay with that. I've also tried stretcher bars, but same size issue, although, then it could be hung like an acrylic or oil canvas painting. THANK YOU for these videos!!! 🙂
@angelfehr
Жыл бұрын
I think to get the quantities that would make them affordable, it would take a LOT of artists requesting. I do get my panels custom made when I need a particular size, but they are much more expensive than standard sizes.
@julieschwindt8753
Жыл бұрын
@@angelfehr would you be able to share who does custom panels? Thank you. 🙂
@jennw6809
10 ай бұрын
I think the solution is to have a life partner with a woodshop!!! 🤔
@patnicotera4912
Жыл бұрын
I love the idea of placing paintings on wood panels. Unfortunately, the panels I ordered are labeled “unfinished Wood Canvas Wooden Panel Board. I ordered from Amazon and really took my time choosing the product. I definitely was trying to avoid those with canvas. I am not happy with myself for this mishap. Do the boards have to be all wood or do you think what I received will work? Also, which mounting accessories do you use for hanging the boards once the painting is completely dry after preserving it. Thank you in advance.
@shellynevard5089
Жыл бұрын
How do you store paintings that are unframed?
@vanmc60
Жыл бұрын
Hi Angela I only wish I could frame my paintings professionally! I am a local artist and basically sell at costs since art is my hobby. I have been recycling frames for years and sell them this way. I know I have done good pieces and the framing has detracted from its quality.
@angelfehr
Жыл бұрын
Would it be possible that by improving your framing, you could increase the value of your work? There have been times when I have "leveled up" my paintings by framing or marketing and it has helped me to increase my pricing and honour my work more. It's just something to think about, and maybe work toward. Every artist and art market is different.
@vanmc60
Жыл бұрын
Yes I agree that improving my framing methods would increase the value and thus, the pricing of the pieces. I have been thinking about this and have decided to either use one of my existing paintings or paint another one lol and frame it properly. I will let you know. Thanks. I love that you share your thoughts and feelings about the artistic journey!
@janinevillars2768
Жыл бұрын
Would you use this same type of frame for selling at an art show, not so much a gallery but more a tent set up? Or is it Better to sell originals with no frame?
@rebeccalyons1327
Жыл бұрын
I love The look of the wood panels but I really don’t think is could do the mounting process justice.
@angelfehr
Жыл бұрын
I love the look too! Starting smaller might be a good way to get a feel for it, and there's certainly less risk involved when the mount is smaller!
@sherryleggett1612
Жыл бұрын
Can you paint your salmon mat?
@patriciamartin19
Жыл бұрын
Angela, I purchased your class Back to😅the Brush” - is it the same as your Nov. classes?
@angelfehr
Жыл бұрын
No, although Back to the Brush could be considered an introduction to the topics we'll be covering.
@lauriecrosby2906
Жыл бұрын
How do you fix your painting to the mat?
@angelfehr
Жыл бұрын
Same as they do in the frame shop - I use an archival tape to affix it to the back of the mat, loosely so the paper can expand and contract with any climate changes.
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