My best friend was married this weekend and he has gotten me an awesome groomsmen gift, canvas Daniel Moore of the BCS game against ND. My question is do you frame these since they are canvas?
Question: Daniel Moore canvas painting question
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Yes, they are typically framed. That is a very valuable groomsmen's gift, congratulations. When I was a groomsman, I got cuff links. :rolleye2:
I think framed art always looks better, but I admit I have a couple of large paintings that are unframed and look just fine. So, suit your taste. Keep in mind if you move, a frame will also help protect the piece.
Some paintings do look good without frames, but the frame will help protect the painting over time. Without a frame a painting tends to fray around the edges as it sits on the wall.
got the call the canvas is ready today, so jacked. I still am trying to decide on the framing. Apparently canvas framing does not have a glass (sorry if this is a no brainer but I am clueless about artwork) and cost $400.
Do you guys have any suggestions on an alternative framing company, the art gallery seems too expensive for just a framed border and matte.
Maybe check out Hobby Lobby or Michael's. I know HL has 50% off every other week on custom framing. I have used them before, and they do a good job.
The museum glass from Hobby Lobby (others may have similar stuff) is amazing. It's expensive, but it protects the work extremely well, and cuts the glare almost completely so it can be viewed from any angle with multiple light sources in the room and still look good. The 50% off won't apply to this awesome glass, though, I'm afraid.
I own appx 18 Daniel Moore full size Prints and about 24 smaller Prints All of which are framed in glass. I have never owned a Daniel Moore Canvas. I'm not sure the difference (or if there is a difference) in the production of the two. Sounds like you have a Giclee canvas which is different from the prints I have. Sounds like your Canvas came in a Gallery Wrap frame with the canvas wrapped around the sides. I see that type Canvas displayed unframed quite often. The price you've quoted above indicates to me you have a Gallery Wrap Canvas which would explain why it cost so much. There is a lot of people in the picture frame business that will frame a common print for half what you have quoted. (I may be totally off base in this post as I am not an art officianado. But I sure do enjoy my prints.)
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I'd frame it, too. And, try to hang it somewhere where it doesn't get any direct sunlight. It takes years or even decades, but pictures and paintings can fade over time. Especially if exposed to sunlight. That's a great gift.
I've gotten a case of wine, a pretty great monogramed silver flask and a golf ball display case when I've been a groomsman.
You are right about the Giclee canvas and its description. I too am familiar with regular full sized prints put am clueless about canvas. Thanks for taking the time to respond.
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