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Caring For Your Watercolor

Framing
The proper frame will enhance and protect your original watercolor painting. A light colored natural wooden frame or one that matches your furniture is recommended. A metal frame is also a possibility. Your local framer will be able to show you a selection.

Glazing
While any glass or acrylic will protect your painting, your framer can recommend special UV protective types of glazing available to protect your painting even more.

 
A watercolor with an archival mat
and plain wooden frame.

Matting
To protect your original watercolor painting, ask your framer to provide an acid-free, museum-quality white or off-white mat. Avoid bright or dark colored mats as the color may damage your original watercolor painting.

Proportion
Give the painting a large enough mat to set it off from the surrounding frame. For example, a 10 x 14 inch painting could have a three inch mat on each side, and a 16 x 20 inch frame.

Hanging
For best results, hang your original watercolor painting on a wall that does not receive direct sunlight.

Enjoy your original watercolor painting!

Feel free to email the artist, Ann Lynott at silverann@usa.net if you have questions about this article.

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