Can't decide (Poster framing/matting)
HesCalledDyer
Maryland Posts: 16,447
So I have an 03 State College poster (I was at the show, my third one ever) and can't decide which I like better. I have picked out two matting options I like best. Below is a representation of each: the poster surrounded by a orange/cream/blue mat and an orange/cream/green mat. (The edges of the poster are white, the orange rectangle is the bottom-most mat.)
What do you guys think? Opinions are welcome - up to a simple choice or elaborate reasoning. I won't mention which one I'm leaning towards, so as not to sway your judgment. Obviously the ultimate decision is mine, but I also want it to catch attention from people that come over to my house, which I why I'm considering public opinion.
What do you guys think? Opinions are welcome - up to a simple choice or elaborate reasoning. I won't mention which one I'm leaning towards, so as not to sway your judgment. Obviously the ultimate decision is mine, but I also want it to catch attention from people that come over to my house, which I why I'm considering public opinion.
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Agreed. My eyes go right for the blue matte but I first see the matte then the poster image. The green is close to the mascot color..it blends well and allows me to see the entire piece. Man, I need to an art critic.
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Three walls are being considered. One is just white. The other two are pretty close to this and this.
The paint theme of my house obviously inspired by 70's tupperware. :lolno:
+1 blue looks better imo..
My favorite framing option, though, is a simple thin frame with either no matting or a wide white mat. It's a clean modern look and many framed posters together will have a cohesive gallery feel.
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Cohesion is a very excellent point that I didn't even think about. I have about a dozen things that need framing. Half will go in one room, half in another.
For yours, I liked the green best. But I agree that cohesion is important if you are hanging a bunch of posters together.
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And yeah I think I'm gonna do all my music posters in the living/tv room (the green wall), and all the artwork in the dining room (the orange & white walls).