I need some help choosing a frame combination.

[Snattlerake]

OK, I'm good at art but suck when it comes to framing. Which of these combinations do you like the best? I have three frames and three backgrounds so you have 9 combinations of which to pick 3.

I don't like the old rustic grey barnwood frame on this because I feel it would be too much old wood. Besides, to me, the newer frames tell the viewer the piece is art not just decoration.

Please vote for your favorite, then second then third.

1. Brown frame with white background

2. Brown frame with tan background

3. Brown frame with grey background

4. Black frame white background

5. Black frame tan background

6. Black frame grey background

The last three are in the next post.

 

[Snattlerake]

Ornate frame with white background

Ornate frame with tan background

Ornate frame with grey background

 

[Istandalone]

I'm no artist either, but looks to me like the frames detract from the art. Any way to mount it on a frameless background?

 

[hunter966]

To me #3 looks good.

 

[bigred1]

I'm just a plain ol' guy.....#4 for me.

 

[ssgrock3]

I like 1

 

[foghorn918]

I like #1 for the contrast between the background and the actual artwork. draws the artwork to be the focal point more to me

 

[DRC458]

I like #1, then #9, then #7. Wifey says that ornate frame is too fancy for it. I say ixnay on the tan background and the black frame all together!

 

[Snattlerake]

I'm no artist either, but looks to me like the frames detract from the art. Any way to mount it on a frameless background?

I thought of that, but I don't want it to get bumped off the wall. Parts of it are fragile.
I could mount it on a gesso board or a plain artist's canvas. I could make a back part that mounts to the wall, then the art would attach to the mount.


Sorry guys, I've been in and out of the ER for a few days and I was unable to respond.

 

[Big House]

What type of lighting will this be displayed in? This will play into your choices as well.