The unique combination of a bright white, slightly textured surface and a striking black core makes this four-ply mat board an intriguing, artful option. Especially well suited to charcoal pieces as well as black-and-white photographs, the darkened core adds a complementary essence, creating distinction and interest. This conservation-quality mat is both acid- and lignin-free as well as fade- and bleed-resistant.
From simply separating a piece of art from the frame’s glazing or creating a transition between the work and the frame, to highlighting specific colors and visual elements, playing with proportions or coordinating with current decor, the use of mat boards spans a variety of functions. Mat boards are utilized with many different types of framing projects, and their artistic applications have expanded and evolved over time. Let’s explore these trends as well as their impact on current offerings and how you can leverage them to enhance your framed art and photography.
From Porcelain and Pure to Polar, Frost, Ice, Igloo and every tint of white in between, there’s an entire palette of white hues to explore when choosing a mat board for your custom framing project. White may be the most popular shade of matting, but any artist or color professional will tell you that there’s nothing basic about this neutral shade.
Deb Schradieck is a lifelong, naturally talented artist, who began focusing on watercolor in 2009. Working from her own photographs, she favors a precise and realistic style that enhances the color and light of the original subject matter.
