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Frame Making for Beginners: Showcase Your Art

Selecting a Mount and Measuring

A course by Annika McSeveny (Antika) , Picture Framer

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8,355 students

Audio: English

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About the video: Selecting a Mount and Measuring

Overview

“We will look at the effect of different colours on the artwork and find the one that works the best with the image. I will show how to crop the paper by ripping a deckle edge. Then I will show you how to figure out the measurements for the frame. ”

In this video lesson Annika McSeveny (Antika) addresses the topic: Selecting a Mount and Measuring, which is part of the Domestika online course: Frame Making for Beginners: Showcase Your Art. Learn how to create bespoke frames that complement your artwork, from mounting and glass cutting to backing and assembling.

Partial transcription of the video

“ Selecting a Mount and Measuring In this lesson, we'll look at the effect different colours can have on the artwork and find the one that's appropriate for the image. I will show you how to rip a deckle edge into the paper and also how to figure out the measurements for the frame. I have a couple of my watercolours that I'm thinking of framing and I have three to choose from. They're slightly different. I'll show you how each one can look different depending on the colour that's being used behind it. Also, I think I've already started to narrow it down as to which ones I'll do. One of them...”

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Course summary for: Frame Making for Beginners: Showcase Your Art

Level: Beginner
99% positive reviews (84)
8355 students
4 units
20 lessons (4h 26m)
6 downloads

Category
Craft
Areas
Arts & Crafts

Annika McSeveny (Antika)

A course by Annika McSeveny (Antika)

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Picture Framer

Annika McSeveny is a highly skilled picture framer with a deep passion for the art of framing. With years of experience in the industry and a focus on conservation and display, Annika has honed her skills in creating bespoke finishes and preserving artworks. Her expertise extends to traditional gilding techniques and metal leaf applications.

Annika's career journey led her to collaborate with renowned artists, galleries, and institutions, including Lauren Baker, David Hollington, Gone Rogue, and Getty Images Gallery, among others. With her meticulous approach and unwavering dedication to the two core principles of framing – protecting the artwork and enhancing it without overpowering the image – Annika ensures each frame is a work of art itself.

With a commitment to excellence, Annika continues to expand her knowledge and professional qualifications. She holds Certified Framer Status through the Fine Art Trade Guild and is currently studying towards advanced certification in Conservation Framing and Mount Design. Annika's expertise and passion make her an exceptional guide in exploring the art of bespoke framing.