Framing

The evolution of a painting begins with the inspiration.  After it is painted it needs to marinate and eventually it is time to scumble it out and begin again or frame.  The shelf in my studio is getting pretty full. Later today I will will give all these paintings one last review, and if ready, sign, take a picture of the image and give them to my framer.  I am lucky as I married my framer.  He has learned the elements of framing.  I choose the frame and he cleans the glass and adds the riser that protects the pastel from the glass.  He makes certain the non-glare glass is placed correctly and insets the points, adds the d-rings, picture wire and wa-la, another piece of art ready for showing.  

The link is an article from Deborah Secor on framing pastel art. http://www.deborahsecor.com/pastel_talk.html