Properly presenting artwork, in my world, means using the best conservation techniques you can afford. Properly matting your print is the most basic, and most essential, in my view. The nice folks at
Redimat have a lovely little
tutorial on classic hinging that is worth the read, especially if you didn't have the benefit of an art/photo prof beating it into you. :) It isn't that hard to do, protects the artwork well, AND is undoable if changes are desired. ( I HATE buying artwork and taking it home to re-mat and frame, only to discover it has been glued in, or overtaped with tape that can damage the work.)
A few words about Redimat: I adore them; have always had great customer service from them, and the prices are good, too. They are directed at the professional (i.e. large minimum order, especially for custom cuts, but reasonably so. This lets me do some non-standard print sizes without it translating to my customers having to go get custom framing. I've determined my own set of standard-to-me sizes (8x8, 6x9, 10x15, 12x18, etc.) so I can get mats with appropriate windows and standard outside dimension (so if you buy one of my pieces unframed, you can pop down to the local frame store and buy a frame off the shelf) in bulk. If you are local to me (i.e. Seattle-ish) and interested in going in on a joint order; let me know; I tend to order once or twice a year, but not on any set schedule.
In other news, the
JEPphoto.com site has had a bit of a revamp; so I don't waste valuable (and scarce!) art time thinking "I really should update the website." The
dayjob's website is also all brand-new and shiny; to see my portrait portfolio there, go to the "Associates" section.
