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Post by hmca on Jan 14, 2023 0:12:53 GMT
Will add to this thread as I continue to try to get a handle on this. Mat or no mat? I think I prefer it on its own.   |
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Post by jackscrap on Jan 14, 2023 1:18:30 GMT
It's such a beautiful image, keep playing until you find a mat and frame that pleases you.
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Post by hmca on Jan 14, 2023 2:20:04 GMT
The mat overwhelms the image. If I'm going to mat I need to make it smaller.
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Post by Lillias on Jan 14, 2023 11:57:31 GMT
I actually like both presentations. All it lacks is the artists signature scrawled across the bottom corner somewhere Helen...'just sayin'.
Am I right in thinking this Paint Studio doesn't work in PSE!
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Post by cats4jan on Jan 14, 2023 12:21:24 GMT
Helen, the mat may be a little too large, but it may be the outside frame is too small with the mat. And, I think it’s the strong difference in color between photo and mat that is giving you pause. A soft tan might work. And try to find a texture to add to the mat to give it more of a cardboard feeling.
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Post by hmca on Jan 14, 2023 12:39:46 GMT
the outside frame is too small with the mat. And, I think it’s the strong difference in color between photo and mat Two good points, Janice. |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Jan 14, 2023 14:11:02 GMT
Mat for sure ...but not this one.
Definitely smaller, perhaps half as wide.
Years ago I took watercolor classes during two winters. Good times. Instructor Bob insisted on mats for paintings. All of the framed prints in our home have mats except the full-wrap canvasses.
Mats good. 👍☺
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Post by blackmutt on Jan 15, 2023 1:26:05 GMT
Nice Helen - yes a tad smaller mat will really send this over the top. You are getting good with this!
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Post by hmca on Jan 15, 2023 1:30:03 GMT
next time....smaller mat....it is fun....thanks for getting me started, Judy. Trying to be messier....definitely better than my first attempt.
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Post by blackmutt on Jan 15, 2023 1:53:30 GMT
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Post by hmca on Jan 15, 2023 2:08:41 GMT
Like everything....it's finding a subject that works....some of the images I've tried have too much detail.
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Post by blackmutt on Jan 15, 2023 21:55:43 GMT
I like your fall scene above!!
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Post by hmca on Jan 20, 2023 16:39:00 GMT
Wanted to try this on a busy image. Mat still might not be right. I need to spend some time on either modifying her action or come up with a different easy way to mat. 
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Post by Lillias on Jan 20, 2023 21:58:36 GMT
Wanted to try this on a busy image. Lovely image and I think the effect works well on it. |
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Post by hmca on Jan 20, 2023 22:01:13 GMT
Thanks, Lillias.....and thanks to deany and blackmutt ....who brought this action to our attention. It really is a lot of fun to work with. |
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