Tuesday, February 26, 2019

"Sunflower Splash" - continued!


"Sunflower Splash" - dark blue mat 11"x14" - mixed media on Fluid 140# hot press wc paper (c)Pat Dolan

I've added some contrasting color and depth to this painting by adding Winsor Newton Indigo Blue watercolor and a touch of white to different parts of the sunflowers. I like the additional details and the strong contrasts this has provided.

However, I'm quite surprised at how different the same painting can appear depending upon the color of mat surrounding it. Each mat complements the painting well, but the choice of frame will make a huge difference, as well. A simple gold metal frame would work with them all, but the lighter mats might be further enhanced by dark wood frames, or even a wide white frame!

Which matting do you prefer and why? How might you want it framed? Please comment below!

"Sunflower Splash" - cream mat 11"x14" - mixed mediaa on Fluid 140# hot press wc paper (c)Pat Dolan

"Sunflower Splash" - white mat 11"x14" - mixed mediaa on Fluid 140# hot press wc paper (c)Pat Dolan

Meanwhile, here are a few more Bluebird photos - one taken during that wind storm and the others taken today when it's much calmer outside!



Please comment as to your choice of matting and/or framing for the Sunflowers above!
Enjoy!

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