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| Good framing techniques can show how elegant a simple print can be. This includes a linen-look mat. |
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| Sometimes 3 mats are better than one! A soft off-white textured frame sets off these pastel colors. |
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| Matting and framing these two calendar pages alike makes a nice display. (Anne Geddes) |
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| Ken trimmed the corners of this mat to match the line of this beautifully hand-carved frame. |
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| This dark walnut frame is set off by the white linen-look top mat, which matches the horse's tones. |
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| The rich jewel-tone of this faux-suede mat really enriches the purple of this majestic unicorn. |
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| An underneath mat of deep green helps maintain the warmth of this print. |
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| Inexpensive posters make terrific wall art! Pudge is set off with stark black-core double matting. |
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| Matching a slim undermat to the frame is usually a winner, as is maintaining the two picture colors. |
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| The rich warmth of this frame (notice the tight corners Ken makes) helps this print look vintage. |
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| A faux bamboo frame lends authenticity to this oriental embroidery. |
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| Real barnwood makes an authentic frame for this cowboy print. |
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| Using mats to reflect the colors of the flowers and trees gives added warmth to this farmyard print. |
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| Matching the Fleckstone-painted frame to the bottom mat brings out this croc's subtle colors. |
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| Unusual framing like this real chicken coop window can be very effective, as with this baby chick. |
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| Mats are often cut out to showcase an artist's signature or print's title. |
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