Wet Mount vs. Dry Mount: Which is Best for Artwork?
Wet mounting involves adhering artwork to a backing board using a wet adhesive.
top of page
Search
S. Sherman
Jun 22, 20232 min
Paper Artwork Mounting Adhesives
The adhesive is used to keep the artwork in place and protect it from damage. However, different adhesives have different properties, and...
250
Sherman Gallery
Jun 22, 20232 min
Custom Picture Framing Isn't Important Anyway...
Picture framing is like a superhero sidekick - it's the Batman to your Robin, the Dory to your Nemo, the peanut butter to your jelly...
110
Sherman Gallery
Jun 21, 20232 min
How Do You Know If A Piece Of Artwork Is Right For You?
From Van Gogh's use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes in his Starry Night piece to Salvador Dali's use of surrealism and long...
120
Sherman Gallery
Jun 21, 20232 min
How To Pick The Right Art For You & Your Space
When it comes to decorating your home, selecting the right artwork can be a tricky task. It’s not only about picking the right color...
140
Sherman Gallery
Jun 21, 20232 min
What Is The Right Framing Style For Your Art?
Welcome, welcome to my hilarious and informative blog on how to properly frame artwork. You might think, how hard could it really be?
100
Sherman Gallery
Jun 21, 20232 min
Protecting Your Artwork From The Elements
One common method of UV protection in custom framing is the use of UV-blocking glass or acrylic. These materials block up to 99%
130
Sherman Gallery
Jun 21, 20232 min
Museum Art & The LA Art Scene
Meanwhile, The Broad mainly features post-war and contemporary art made by artists such as Kara Walker, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Jeff Koons
100
Sherman Gallery
Jun 21, 20232 min
The Importance Of Art Preservation
Proper picture framing also helps to prevent artworks from fading. Ultraviolet rays from sunlight can cause artworks to fade over time.
160
Sherman Gallery
Jun 21, 20232 min
Using The Color Wheel To Design
A color wheel is the most basic tool used in color theory. It organizes colors in a way that allows us to understand color relationships.
70
S. Sherman
Jan 11, 20221 min
Mounting Different Types Of Artwork
There are different adhesives used to attach your artwork to the backing board. In picture framing we use various methods, depending on...
470
S. Sherman
Dec 14, 20211 min
Proper Art Storage
Aside from the obvious dangers of storing art like bending or general damage how should you store your art?
580
S. Sherman
Dec 13, 20211 min
What is a Canvas
A canvas is a strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, cotton, or a similar yarn, used to make items such as sails and tents...
590
S. Sherman
Dec 7, 20211 min
How to Frame a Canvas
When framing a canvas you wouldn’t use a paper mat...
360
S. Sherman
Dec 6, 20212 min
Plexiglass Options in Custom Picture Framing
Plexiglass is the generic term synonymous with acrylic sheet.
630