Framing suggestions
Most of the images I'm offering here fit into standard size frames.
For example, an 8 X 10 or 8 1/2 X 11 inch print of one of these drawings will fit nicely into a frame with a mat opening of 8 X 10 inches.
When custom framing a drawing I choose an acid free mat that is at least twice the width of the frame and usually 2 to 2 1/2 inches larger than the drawing. I like to make the bottom a little (1/2 or 3/4 inch) wider than the other three sides - this actually gives the mat and frame the impression of looking even all around when you hang it on the wall.
Logan Graphic Products have put up two very handy online calculators for determining mat and frame size:
1)
mat and frame size calculator:
http://www.logangraphic.com/how-to/calculate-frame-size.shtml
2)
mat border size calculator:
http://www.logangraphic.com/how-to/calculate-mat-borders.shtml
I like to choose a mat colour that matches the background colour of the drawing as closely as possible. This highlights the drawing itself and diminishes the attention to the mat and frame.
Remember that when determining the size of the opening, you need to overlap the drawing by at least 1/8 inch all around.
Should you drymount orginal works of art? The drymounting process is permanent and not archival and therefore diminishes the work's value.
Should you use acid free matboard? Non acid free matboards may over time transfer some acidity to an acid-free paper.