Ledge & Line
Frames that hold the quiet in a piece
We build relationships between artwork, mat margins, and moulding profiles — measured for the wall, the light, and how close someone will stand.
A print with soft botanical shapes reads differently once the mat width and frame depth settle the eye.
Where to begin
Pathways through the work
Framing
Profile scale, face width, and finish — how the frame supports the artwork without crowding it.
Matting
Window size, paper tone, and layered margins that give the image room to breathe.
Materials
Wood and metal mouldings, matboard, and glazing described in plain language for decisions at the bench.
Proportion, mat, and line
Framing is less about decoration than distance: how wide the mat feels at arm's length, how deep the moulding reads from across a room.
Mat as pause
Mat width steadies the eye before it reaches the artwork. We sketch options from narrow bands to wider fields when the paper needs air.
Frame as edge
Profiles range from slim metal to timber with visible grain. The frame should finish the piece, not compete with it.
At the bench
We lay out samples, check corners, and adjust mounts before anything is joined. The work stays hands-on — measuring, cutting, and aligning in daylight.
