As a panda, I’m a fan of nature. I’m also fond of people who can capture landscapes in a way that calms my mind and thrills my heart. Enter photographer Christopher Morgan, whose colorful images of beaches, rivers, mountains and waterfalls are like bamboo for the soul.
Here Comes the Sun
If Christopher had listened to one of his college professors, his subject matter might be entirely different. The instructor criticized a sunset image declaring his student didn’t “have an eye” for nature photography. Fortunately, the unkind remark only lit a fire in Christopher to learn more and work harder. Looking at his body of work now, you’ll find no shortage of striking sunsets.
Nature on Display
Christopher lives in Matthews, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte. He created “Like A Moss,” shown here, at Fort Fisher Memorial Park in the southeastern part of his state. “What We Are Left With” was captured at Washington Oaks State Park in Saint Augustine, Florida.
See More of His Work
To view more of Christopher’s work, take a peek at his portfolio or his Facebook page. If you’re in the Charlotte area, check out his exhibit at Vane Gallery. He’s planning to donate some of his work to benefit the Charlotte Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Gala in the fall.
Get to Know Him Better
See my Artie’s 8 Q&A below, where Christopher reveals past intimidations, present favorite tool, and future project musings.
Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Christopher Morgan…
1. What is your background; how did you get started?
I have always been fascinated with photography, but I was actually intimated by it growing up. My earliest memory of how I became the photographer I am today is seeing those minimalist, long-exposure seascapes with old pier pilings. I thought to myself, "I want to create that!” It wasn't until I took my first film photography class in my freshman year of college that I began to understand how the camera functioned. By junior year, a digital photography course was offered and that's where the world of photography grabbed me and I was just along for the ride! I didn't want to just take cool shots, I studied and researched photography in order to fully understand the technical aspects. I am always inspired by other photographers, which continues my drive to learn this art.
2. What role do you think the artist plays in society?
As a nature photographer, there is a different type of connection than taking photos of people. I have always been inspired and intrigued by nature and feel drawn to the details that nature has to offer. Sometimes I feel connected to the colors, other times the light reflections or movement of water. Whether it be a pier, or a simple rock in the scene there is something that draws and connects me to the image I'm creating.
3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?
An experience I had that made me determined to succeed in landscape photography was my professor junior year of college. He told me not to do nature photography. I had submitted sunset images for a project and he harshly critiqued them, telling me that I did not have an eye capturing the sunset. This infuriated me because while taking these photographs I felt a sense of inner peace that was not present in my other work. The experience made me want to work harder and improve my skills with the goal of bringing the escape I felt to others via photography.
4. What ways does your work reflect your personality?
My work tends to capture bright colors which represents the creative side of my personality. I also love to stay active which is represented in my love for capturing movement in my photography, including water and clouds.
5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?
I suffer from anxiety and depression which are the main causes of any mental blocks I experience. I have to remind myself that going out and capturing images or working on a project will benefit my mental confidence which will reduce the creative block. Photography provides a therapeutic perspective by giving me a sense of purpose and bringing an emotional balance to my life.
6. What is your most indispensable tool? (Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)
Aside from my camera I would have to say my tripod because it provides the stable base needed to create sharp images.
7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?
I am currently trying to find a way to bring awareness to mental health through my images. My goal is to bring peace and calmness, but I also want to inspire others to go out and find what brings them to a more stable place like I have found in photography.
8. What is your favorite paint color name?
I recently purchased a photography drone because I noticed they are increasing in popularity however, I quickly realized that is not my specialty. Luckily, I was able to return it and use that money towards other equipment that plays off my strengths.
All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.
ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT? Simply respond to the questionnaire here to apply to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight
As a panda, I’m a fan of nature. I’m also fond of people who can capture landscapes in a way that calms my mind and thrills my heart. Enter photographer Christopher Morgan, whose colorful images of beaches, rivers, mountains and waterfalls are like bamboo for the soul. Here Comes the Sun If Christopher had listened […]
Posters are a timeless and fun way to express our interests, personal style, and bring to life virtually any room of our home or apartment. Often they become collector’s items or a reminder of events we enjoyed in our youth.
Like most people, you likely want to put it on your wall. But because you’re no longer a teen and are a responsible adult (with good taste), you know that simply pinning it to the wall with tacks or tape simply won’t do.
Well then, how about putting it in a stylish frame and hanging it on the wall like a piece of art? You’ve had photos, family portraits and even your college certificates framed, so why not a poster.
Let’s explore your options below…
How to Frame a Poster: Quick, Easy and Reliably
Local Picture Framing Store
You could take the simple (but expensive) path of taking your poster to a local custom framing retailer to have them frame it for you.
Given that posters tend to be large in size, having a local picture framer do this for you will likely be quite expensive.
The downside to local home decor or craft stores that carry poster frames is that they often have a limited selection of suitable frames to choose from. Most picture frame stores tend to have ample “picture” frames in stock, but their stock of larger poster sized frames may not necessarily be your style of the best choice and fit for showing off your poster. Also, many chain retailers import pre-manufactured frames which can result in less than desirable quality or workmanship.
Specialty Online Framing Store: Learn How to Frame it Yourself
The internet brings everything within the reach of just a few clicks of mouse. Online specialty framing stores such as Frame Destination bring decades of experience and a wide selection of high-quality goods to the table. Best of all, because we’re online, we have lower overheads and can provide you with competitive prices that won’t break the bank.
At Frame Destination we provide our visitors with step by step instructions, expert advice and helpful resources to ensure your new frame perfectly fits and is guaranteed to impress.
We make it easy for you to select the right poster frame that best suits your needs, as well as your personal taste and style. You can customize a frame in our Build-A-Frame section or find the perfect pre-configured poster frame in our Find-A-Frame section just for posters. So don’t panic if you’ve never framed a picture before. We have lots of short videos and tutorials on our website that show you exactly how to frame a poster.
Choosing the Right Frame for your Poster
When selecting and fitting a frame for a poster, you need to consider two key aspects of your poster:
- Is it black and white, or color, and what are the poster dimensions?
If your poster is black and white (or greyscale) then a neutral frame may be a great way to showcase the image. If you have a decor theme, framing a poster with a frame profile of a color within your theme will help you coordinate your art within the room. If your poster has a lot of color in it, then a complementary colored frame may aid in accentuating the art.
As it relates to the size – if your poster is a standard large size such as 24” x 36” or 27” x 40” – then a thin profile frame is likely to look better than a wide frame unless you have a large space to fill and really want to make a statement. If you have an off-size or small event poster, adding a mat and frame will kick it up a notch and make it look more like an art piece.
When you buy a frame from Framedestination.com we will supply you with all the fittings you will need – as well as with step by step instructions to show you exactly how to frame a poster.
See our guide to framing concert posters and how to frame a movie poster!
Framing the Poster
1. Decide on whether or not to use a mat
A mat can accent your poster’s colors and provide an extra border that provides a space between the poster and frame. Mating can also be used to manage sizing if you don’t order a custom frame that perfectly fits your poster.
2. Decide on the right frame
Options are diverse, including budget plastic frames, to high-quality metal or composite. Well made wood frames or other high-quality frames can provide protection for a vintage poster or collector’s edition.
3. Undo frame hinges or clips and remove the contents
4. Clean the glass or plexiglass front and let dry
5. Attach poster to an adhesive foam board
In many cases, rolled-up posters won’t sit flat easily. Attaching it to a thin foam board can make framing easier and provide an extra layer of protection.
6. Slide the glass/plexiglass piece into place in the frame
7. Fit your mat (if applicable) into the frame behind the glazing
8. Gently slide the poster/foam board into the frame behind the mat
9. Add poster backing (if applicable)
Picture frame backing defends your art against dust and dents.
10. Attach the hanging mechanism
When you buy a complete poster frame from Framedestination.com we will supply you with a free hanging kit.
Ready to Find the Perfect Frame for your Poster?
Finding the right frame for your poster and getting it framed isn’t as hard as you might have first thought. With a little guidance and help from Frame Destination, you’re just a few short steps from having the perfect frame ready to be hung with care on your walls and prepped for showing off. Choose the Find-A-Frame ordering option for a selection of standard size and color frames or the Build-A-Frame ordering option to have complete control over the frame style, size, mat, glazing, and backing.
Posters are a timeless and fun way to express our interests, personal style, and bring to life virtually any room of our home or apartment. Often they become collector’s items or a reminder of events we enjoyed in our youth. Like most people, you likely want to put it on your wall. But because you’re […]
In today's digital world, it’s easy to keep photographs nestled deep within a computer, or stash artwork deep within a closet. This is as true for professional photographers and artists as it is for amateurs.
Sometimes, though, we’re compelled to display a really special piece. Maybe it’s your child’s adorable drawing of a sibling or a vacation photograph that takes your breath away. Or you have a new client, and you want to blow them over with the presentation of your commissioned work.
Now that you’ve decided that framing this two-dimensional masterpiece is a must, incorporating a mat board can make it even more eye-catching. Mat board, also referred to as picture frame mat, is an optional board surrounding the artwork, sitting between the image and the glass. On the Frame Destination Home Page, you can order mat board by itself, or as part of the picture frame under the Custom Frame tab.
In this video, I’ll show you how to order mat board online from us.
Single, double or triple?
Your first decision will be whether you want a single, double or triple mat. You can get helpful guidance under the How To tab on our home page, and click Framing Guides in the drop-down menu. Then click on the sixth bullet point, Mat Board Styles (single/double/triple), where you’ll see examples of a painting that’s been framed with one, two and three mats.
What type of mat?
Your next choice will be the type of mat. Variety is a beautiful thing, and that’s what you get on our website. From cost-effective wood-pulp mat board to museum-quality archival, Frame Destination gives you options. Simply click on the How To tab again. Choose Framing Guides from the drop-down menu, then choose the fifth bullet point, Mat Board Types for Picture Frames. Here you’ll find thorough descriptions so you can make the appropriate choice for the project at hand.
Specifying a single mat board.
To give you a simple example to follow, let’s go with Crescent Select 4Ply as the mat type. This mat type offers the most colors. (There’s also a whole new set of Metallic colors, as well.) Cabana Blue looks good to me, so I’ll go with that.
Sizing: Now we can move into the frame and mat sizing options. For the mat, there are actually two sizes: the artwork size — which is the size of what you’re framing — and the frame size — which is the outside dimension of the mat, and the inside dimension of the frame. Be sure to measure the width and height of your artwork before you select a size. Measure only the visible part of the image, not the paper itself.
Once you have the dimensions, you might be able to pick from our 100 “Popular Sizes” dropdown menu. Or you can customize the size; customizing gives you the chance to change the artwork “overlap,” which is how much the mat is going to cover your image. In the video, I show you an example of this. The default overlap for most of our mats under 18x24” is 1/8 inch, covering 1/4” of the entire image.
(If you’d rather not cover up any of your image, no worries. We have a special option called “Negative Overlap.” I go into that more in the video so you can see exactly how to do it.)
Borders: With your Mat Window Opening size now set, you can control how large the borders are. Our website gives you two ways to do that:
1. Enter the “Frame Size,” which is the outside dimensions of the mat.
2. Enter the side and top border dimensions under “Mat Size.”
Would you like to make the bottom of the mat a bit thicker? Simply enter 1” for the “Bottom Weight” and then the bottom will be 1” larger than the top and sides.
Whether you enter the border dimensions or the frame size, our website automatically calculates the other dimensions needed. You can see all of your final measurements on the left side of the screen: Artwork Size, Mat Window Opening, Frame Inside and Frame Outside. So you know exactly what you’re getting from your order.
That’s everything you need to know to order a single mat!
Double or triple your mat.
If you really want to trick out your frame, go with double or triple mat boards. Of course a triple mat will have three total mats, so you’ll have two additional mat types and two sets of colors to specify. In my video example, I’m going with a red top mat and a blue bottom mat. Each mat has another subtle feature: the “Offset,” which determines how much of the bottom mat is visible. The default is 1/4”, but you can make it larger so that you see more of the bottom mat.
One more special option.
Let’s go back to a single mat for a moment so I can show you one how to make the mat window larger than your artwork so none of it is covered. Under artwork size you make the “Artwork Overlap” negative. For example if you set it to negative ½ inch this will create a ½ border around the artwork where the mounting board or the paper the print is on can be seen if the paper is larger than then the print. If you would like to make this border a particular color you can add a blank mat (solid mat board with no window cut) under the window mat. Under our “Advanced Options,” add a blank mat. The result is a pretty cool effect that gives you another layer of color between the artwork and the regular mat.
I hope this post has been helpful! If you have additional questions, feel free to reach out by phone, email or chat. Don’t forget that our website’s How To section has lots of videos under the Framing Guides.
Keep creating, and happy framing.
In today’s digital world, it’s easy to keep photographs nestled deep within a computer, or stash artwork deep within a closet. This is as true for professional photographers and artists as it is for amateurs. Sometimes, though, we’re compelled to display a really special piece. Maybe it’s your child’s adorable drawing of a sibling or […]
Gazing at Stacey M. Torres’s vivid, whimsical paintings, you might never guess that she battled depression most of her life, and cancer more recently. In fact, it was out of desperation that Stacey, at age 61, started sketching as a means of therapy. Turns out art helps calm her turmoil, and no doubt aficionados of her art have had their spirits lifted, too.
Perfectly imperfect.
Stacey is a folk artist specializing in ethnic art, especially women of color. She enjoys taking liberties with human form; for example, her females always feature one eye that’s higher and angled. That’s simply part of her unique perspective, and when critics complain, Stacey has a healthy response: “What people think of me or my art is none of my business.” Let’s all get that printed on a T-shirt!
Color brings her happiness.
Acrylic paints and colored markers are her favorite mediums, but she also creates with watercolor pencils. Her subject matter goes beyond females to exotic birds and “fantasy gardens” — all swirling with bold, beautiful shades that reflect her Caribbean roots. Fun fact: Stacey’s work has been featured in season 10 of the CBS show “Criminal Minds.”
See more of Stacey’s work.
You can peruse more paintings by this New Castle, Indiana, artist on Facebook, Etsy, or her online portfolio. Check out my Q&A with her below and discover Stacey’s take on an artist’s role in society, along with her favorite artist tool and hue that makes her happiest.
Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Stacey M. Torres …
1. What is your background; how did you get started?
I studied art over 50 years ago, but never shared my work with the world until six years ago when I had a very personal calling — or need. It began as therapy for myself, but I quickly learned it was helping others as well. So, I've grown into a prolific artist, creating large bodies of work when the passion hits.
2. What role do you think the artist plays in society?
While I do sometimes respond to “calls for artists” that are politically and/or socially based, it is not personally MY calling. Many artists feel that their art speaks for them with today's social issues, and some of their work is tremendously powerful. I, on the other hand, feel my art speaks through me, not for me. So, it's always a very personal thing. I'm at a stage in my life where art is a very peaceful, soothing and comforting form of self-care. People use the term "self care" way too much these days, but it's truly just that for me. I've had collectors tell me they love my garden paintings because it takes them away from the stress and harshness of the world. Well, it does the same for me, and if they feel the same calmness and peace from my work as I do, then I am happy. That is my goal.
3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?
I've learned how to navigate my way through the landmines of critics and opinions of those who have no idea where my art comes from. I am a folk artist. But, I also love creating abstracts and expressionist type works of art. My folk style does not resonate with everyone, and it certainly shouldn't. In the beginning, I was bothered by people who didn't understand how I create, or why I paint short arms on my female landscapes ... or that the left eye is always slightly higher and at an angle than the right. It's really funny, but that's just how I see them, and it does not offend me in the least bit. Thus, I've learned that what people think of me or my art is none of my business. I work in a realm that is pleasing to me, where people — as most of us are — perfectly imperfect. This is how I do what I do when I do what it is that I do.
4. What ways does your work reflect your personality?
I'm Old School Bohemian, and live and dress in a chaotic array of colors, textures and styles. Color brings me happiness when life feels challenging and difficult. My art reflects that loose expression and vibe.
5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?
I do get them from time to time. Because I have suffered from chronic depression for much of my life, it sometimes drags me down in the worst possible way. What's maddening is that I didn't even know it was depression until I was almost 60. Well, because I love to paint with and surround myself with color, one would think I would immediately turn to my art when I am anxious or depressed. On the contrary, it shuts me down to the point that I freeze, and all my creativity is locked down. Recently, I went through a bout of cancer, and could barely function mentally, physically and emotionally. While I am gratefully in remission, it did take me almost six months to pick my brush up again. I had to make myself do it, and once I started, I threw myself into one of those passionate, madcap marathons painting for days/nights at a time. But, I can't really "overcome" these blocks. I can only come out of them when it's run its course with me.
6. What is your most indispensable tool? (Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)
Watercolor pencils. They can work for me under any kinds of conditions when needed.
7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?
Currently, I'm doing a series of fantasy gardens, as well as a few exotic birds.
8. What is your favorite paint color name?
Prussian Blue.
All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.
ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT? Simply respond to the questionnaire here to apply to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight
Gazing at Stacey M. Torres’s vivid, whimsical paintings, you might never guess that she battled depression most of her life, and cancer more recently. In fact, it was out of desperation that Stacey, at age 61, started sketching as a means of therapy. Turns out art helps calm her turmoil, and no doubt aficionados of […]
Gazing at Stacey M. Torres’s vivid, whimsical paintings, you might never guess that she battled depression most of her life, and cancer more recently. In fact, it was out of desperation that Stacey, at age 61, started sketching as a means of therapy. Turns out art helps calm her turmoil, and no doubt aficionados of her art have had their spirits lifted, too.
Perfectly imperfect.
Stacey is a folk artist specializing in ethnic art, especially women of color. She enjoys taking liberties with human form; for example, her females always feature one eye that’s higher and angled. That’s simply part of her unique perspective, and when critics complain, Stacey has a healthy response: “What people think of me or my art is none of my business.” Let’s all get that printed on a T-shirt!
Color brings her happiness.
Acrylic paints and colored markers are her favorite mediums, but she also creates with watercolor pencils. Her subject matter goes beyond females to exotic birds and “fantasy gardens” — all swirling with bold, beautiful shades that reflect her Caribbean roots. Fun fact: Stacey’s work has been featured in season 10 of the CBS show “Criminal Minds.”
See more of Stacey’s work.
You can peruse more paintings by this New Castle, Indiana, artist on Facebook, Etsy, or her online portfolio. Check out my Q&A with her below and discover Stacey’s take on an artist’s role in society, along with her favorite artist tool and hue that makes her happiest.
Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Stacey M. Torres …
1. What is your background; how did you get started?
I studied art over 50 years ago, but never shared my work with the world until six years ago when I had a very personal calling — or need. It began as therapy for myself, but I quickly learned it was helping others as well. So, I've grown into a prolific artist, creating large bodies of work when the passion hits.
2. What role do you think the artist plays in society?
While I do sometimes respond to “calls for artists” that are politically and/or socially based, it is not personally MY calling. Many artists feel that their art speaks for them with today's social issues, and some of their work is tremendously powerful. I, on the other hand, feel my art speaks through me, not for me. So, it's always a very personal thing. I'm at a stage in my life where art is a very peaceful, soothing and comforting form of self-care. People use the term "self care" way too much these days, but it's truly just that for me. I've had collectors tell me they love my garden paintings because it takes them away from the stress and harshness of the world. Well, it does the same for me, and if they feel the same calmness and peace from my work as I do, then I am happy. That is my goal.
3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?
I've learned how to navigate my way through the landmines of critics and opinions of those who have no idea where my art comes from. I am a folk artist. But, I also love creating abstracts and expressionist type works of art. My folk style does not resonate with everyone, and it certainly shouldn't. In the beginning, I was bothered by people who didn't understand how I create, or why I paint short arms on my female landscapes ... or that the left eye is always slightly higher and at an angle than the right. It's really funny, but that's just how I see them, and it does not offend me in the least bit. Thus, I've learned that what people think of me or my art is none of my business. I work in a realm that is pleasing to me, where people — as most of us are — perfectly imperfect. This is how I do what I do when I do what it is that I do.
4. What ways does your work reflect your personality?
I'm Old School Bohemian, and live and dress in a chaotic array of colors, textures and styles. Color brings me happiness when life feels challenging and difficult. My art reflects that loose expression and vibe.
5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?
I do get them from time to time. Because I have suffered from chronic depression for much of my life, it sometimes drags me down in the worst possible way. What's maddening is that I didn't even know it was depression until I was almost 60. Well, because I love to paint with and surround myself with color, one would think I would immediately turn to my art when I am anxious or depressed. On the contrary, it shuts me down to the point that I freeze, and all my creativity is locked down. Recently, I went through a bout of cancer, and could barely function mentally, physically and emotionally. While I am gratefully in remission, it did take me almost six months to pick my brush up again. I had to make myself do it, and once I started, I threw myself into one of those passionate, madcap marathons painting for days/nights at a time. But, I can't really "overcome" these blocks. I can only come out of them when it's run its course with me.
6. What is your most indispensable tool? (Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)
Watercolor pencils. They can work for me under any kinds of conditions when needed.
7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?
Currently, I'm doing a series of fantasy gardens, as well as a few exotic birds.
8. What is your favorite paint color name?
Prussian Blue.
All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.
ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT? Simply respond to the questionnaire here to apply to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight
Gazing at Stacey M. Torres’s vivid, whimsical paintings, you might never guess that she battled depression most of her life, and cancer more recently. In fact, it was out of desperation that Stacey, at age 61, started sketching as a means of therapy. Turns out art helps calm her turmoil, and no doubt aficionados of […]
As artists, we enjoy the process of putting our vision on paper. Inspired by the striking architecture of a city, photographers capture angles and textures, telling a story with a camera. Or maybe the butterflies and botanicals in your own back yard stir you to put paint, pen or pencil to paper. Either way you’re in the zone, doing what you were made to do.
When the time comes to frame your masterpiece, the last thing you want is for the paper to buckle in the frame, tainting or even ruining all your hard work. But how do you prevent it?
The big buckling bummer
Why does paper art sometimes buckle even once it’s protected in a frame? Because temperature and humidity fluctuate, even indoors, and paper expands and contracts with the changes. Glass transfers heat faster than air does. When paper art is directly touching the glass within a frame, the paper will react to humidity changes around the edges before the middle of the paper, causing buckling.
In addition, the backing of the frame and the paper of the artwork do not expand and contract at the same rate. When the backing shrinks, the paper buckles.
Ways to Prevent Buckling - Artists
With the glass and air quality seemingly working against your creation, what’s an artist to do? The main way to keep paper art from buckling is to not tape down all the edges of the paper, because the paper and the backing to which you tape it will not expand/contract at the same rate. So when the backing shrinks, the paper has no choice but to buckle. Instead, frame spacers and mat board can be used to help hold down the edges without tape. If you’re using a mat, mount the image with photo corners or T-hinge mounting so the paper is free to expand/contract independently of the mounting board.
(If you’re not using a mat, the frame is the same is already the same size as the image, so it doesn’t need to be mounted. However, if you want long-term archival framing you should use frame spacers to keep the art off the glass.)
Using mat board and spacers allows air to circulate in the space between the art and the glass, helping keep a steady humidity level over the whole artwork. So as the art, mats and backing are expanding and contracting “freely,” buckling can be kept to a minimum. Sort of like how skyscrapers are constructed with some “sway” built in, so in high winds the building can shift without damaging the structural integrity. But I digress.
Ways to Prevent Buckling - Photographers
For photographers, the preferred way to keep a print from buckling is to dry mount the image before framing it. In this case, the image is permanently adhered to the backing board, which then forces them to expand and contract together.
By the way, dry mounting is semi-archival if you mount your work to archival backing board. However, it isn’t museum-archival because it obviously can’t be removed from the backing board.
Paper choice can help
Using specific types of paper can also deter buckling, according to Drew Hendrix, President of Red River Paper.
“Resin-coated photo papers, like UltraPro Satin and Polar Gloss Metallic, tend to resist warping better than other paper types,” Drew says. “Heavier, thicker papers also tend to stay flat. Matte papers and papers with no coating on the back can absorb and release moisture readily, and they are more pron e to warp. If you use these types of paper, dry mounting is recommended.”
Go forth and create
Now you know how to stop unsightly buckling, you can get out there and make something beautiful.
As artists, we enjoy the process of putting our vision on paper. Inspired by the striking architecture of a city, photographers capture angles and textures, telling a story with a camera. Or maybe the butterflies and botanicals in your own back yard stir you to put paint, pen or pencil to paper. Either way you’re […]