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Colin.

with regard to a frame - I guess it's personal taste:( I would perhaps go for something light coloured and modern so as not to take away from the drawing at all - perhaps a pine wood style frame? I'd also keep any mounting card very light/white.... but what do I know?!!

Becky

I love the hair on this drawing. I really need to practice more, or change the way I look at it or something as it is the only thing that overwhelms me

Anyway, to your question. I think it is purely and simply down to personal preference. some people prefer a heavy frame some a light frame, some wood some metal. I personally prefer to use clip frames (the type with no frame, just a white mount wedged between a back board and glass held on with clips.)

Oh, room decoration has to be taken into account too, Having a brushed aluminium frame in a room full of antiques would probabaly look out of place. A good picture-framer should be able point you in the right direction, although I think something not too ornate is the way to go.

Phil

Nice portrait, I'm glad the regulars here at artpapa were able to help - especially with the eyes.

As far as framing goes, I try to stay away from brown stained wood. To me, black and white doesn't go that well with brown. It looks like a tuxedo with brown shoes! I use a gray wash wooden frame for most of my drawings. For a more contemporary look, I like gray, silver, and black metal frames. As far as matting, I use a double mat. A ¼ inch dark gray inner mat under a lighter gray mat. The main rule for mats is to avoid using mats that are any darker or lighter than the artwork’s darkest and lightest value. For drawings, that means a mat shouldn’t be any lighter than your paper. I try to make the lower mat match the values of the darkest areas of my drawing.

I hope this helps. Keep up the good work.
J. D.

PS
Sorry Theduke the paper i used here is Conson smooth bristol board, my first time with this paper, it cost me 65 uk pence for a large sheet i think it maybe A2 hope this helps
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Colin.

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Colin.

Just wondering what size the orignal drawing is.

Seeing your close up is great!! you did a fantastic job on the eyes.... ( I really struggle with the eyes ).

~jo