What kind of photos do you put in a bathroom? Here’s one you might not have considered…
From the Oliver Brake and Muffler series, this sink will make yours look spotless!
What frame do you like best? Do you have any suggestions not seen here?
I love the contrast between a somewhat fancy frame, with a large clean mat, and the dirty sink in the image.
The next frame draws me into the image more. I like the simplicity of the frame and the way that the metal picks-up some of the lighter tones in the wall.
The next one seems so country. I like how its style suits the subject.
The black of the next frame makes me feel like I’m walking through it. I also like how the edge highlights the lighter colors in the wall and sink.
This last frame below is a classic, gallery frame (this frame and the very first one above are larger size – about 17 – 20 inches or 43 – 50 cm). The middle frames are quite small (like about 1 foot in length, around 29 cm). Again, I like the large white area. The simple black frame is completely neutral. I threw in a black edge on the mat, what do you think?
{ 24 comments… read them below or add one }
I’d say the second one draws my eye into the details of the photo the best—-but the third one fits my style most.
ps…how’d you get a picture of my sink without me knowing you were in my house? ;0)
Jen Grant´s last blog post..this blog makes my ADD happy…
That’s crackin’ me up!
They told me you wouldn’t mind. hehehe
Yeah, I like #2 a lot (@nationwideclass and @danaseverance on Twitter liked it too). Something about the metal – maybe it fits a shop well too.
Maybe it’s just me, but I really like the brown on brown. It’s #3 for me, all the way. Brown on brown works for the “country” side of me………………..:)
LisaNewton´s last blog post..Men at Work
Lisa – I can totally see that one in my bathroom too! You can take a boy out of the country…
Todd Smith´s last blog post..What frame do you like on this print for a bathroom wall?
For me, each has its merits. On a gut level I’m drawn most to #2 but as far as which would look best in a bathroom, that would really depend a lot on the bathroom and how it’s decorated. So, my choice, not taking into consideration what bathroom it may end up in, is #2.
Diane´s last blog post..Head on
The third one…
Friar´s last blog post..Blogging Commenter Stereotypes
First one. The contrast between fancy and filthy is just too delightful. But second fave would be the fourth one. You’re right about the black of the mat. It just sucks me right in. I love this photo.
Diane Whiddon-Brown´s last blog post..The Muse, Alcohol, and Attendance
HI, found you via twitter; like the first one but with a black undermatting to offset the simplicity of the frame. Everything else either took away from the artwork, or the last one, is more galleryish versus warm and simple—galleryish, good, huh? I’ll be back to view this blog; nice work .
jana souza´s last blog post..“I love Jesus, but…”
Jana – Thanks for your comments. This is exactly why I put these frames up for discussion. I’m new to framing and input like yours makes a huge difference. Let me know if this is what you were thinking about…
The first version shows a white single mat, with the only change being a black core.
The second version shows a black undermat. Is this what you were thinking?
First version, and maybe even with a taupy mat instead of blk; would have to see if the taupe works, maybe single color (one of the two I mentioned) and just a bit bigger visibility of it, but clean. (forget mat terminologiy.
jana souza´s last blog post..Pretty beyond words
Well, I can’t do a toupe core on the single mat, but I can put a toupe undermat, like this. What do you think?
Todd, can you make the undermat (taupe) show more and the blk a bit less priminent? Let me know and have a great rest of your friday
jana souza´s last blog post..Pretty beyond words
I’m not sure if this is what you mean… I can go thicker with the taupe, let me know.
maybe not that thick but close; you can do the undermat (taupe) and other main mat (blk) a similar thickness?
Are you sick of me yet ?
jana souza´s last blog post..Pretty beyond words
Even if you scotch taped this print to a paper bag it would be amazing.
A business sink comes alive under your watchful eye. That, my friend is a gift.
Always a pleasure to see your work.
toni
toni´s last blog post..Bruce Lee Mythology
Toni – Thanks for your support. I fell in love with that sink when I saw it too.
Jana – Long time replying to your comment… I mentioned it to you on Twitter, but the black border you’re seeing here is a black core of a single mat. Unfortunately, I can’t do a black mat with a black core. Wish I had access to a mat like that. Here’s an option, though. A double white mat where both have a black core. What do you think?
I’m not sure I like the little bit of white that shows up between the two black cores. Could be ok… I’ll have to come back and look after a day or so.
Todd Smith´s last blog post..Photos from Seattle and the Columbia River in a Snowstorm
you know me…. i prefer very wide all black matt, this particular frame is lovely
mother earth aka karen hanrahan´s last blog post..Boiled Dinner – Corn Beef
Thanks, Karen. Thanks for reminding me. Here’s a version with a black mat.
I’m not sure this one is an improvement. Maybe with a different frame…
Todd Smith´s last blog post..Photos from Seattle and the Columbia River in a Snowstorm
I’m not sure either!! Can you lose the white edge? Thick textured pewter frame ?
mother earth aka karen hanrahan´s last blog post..Products That Are Green – Tea
That’s the problem. I can’t get rid of the white edge on the black mat. It’s funny they make a white mat with a black edge, and a white mat with a white edge, but not black mat with a black edge. We could try for a thick black frame with no mat.
How about this…
or this…
Todd Smith´s last blog post..Photos from Seattle and the Columbia River in a Snowstorm
OOOH the top one!! It totally works w/ that something ( detail of the frame )
try a wider mat please
mother earth aka karen hanrahan´s last blog post..Spring Schming
Hmm… That top one has no mat actually. I could put a black mat there, but then you’d have a white border (inner core of black mats are white). See what I mean…
Todd Smith´s last blog post..Commercial Photography For My Sister
no you’re right – the mat and the white totally detracts, gosh I’d personally stick with that frame only then
mother earth aka karen hanrahan´s last blog post..Green Moms Carnival :: The Plastic Project
I agree… thanks for input, as always!
Todd Smith´s last blog post..Commercial Photography For My Sister