Friday, February 7, 2014

hand-painted frame #3

My most recent painted frame is a very small, hinged frame. You can see by comparing it to the 4 x 6 inch card I cut out of a box top, that whole frame is the same size as a postcard. I had to cut one of my etegami into fourths to have something to display in it. Didn't feel there was enough space left for adding words, but on reflection, I could have fit in just one Chinese character. Maybe I still will.

I plan to paint three more of these mini-frames, making each as different from the others as I can. But I desperately need a smaller brush before I tackle the next one.



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  1. MargiebFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Here's my personal opinion which is the price you are paying for it...

    Get your smaller brush, and don't make the frames so busy that they distract from your beautiful etegami. I think you should get frames big enough to adequately hold your creations so they are not crowded. xoxo

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    1. dosankodebbieFebruary 8, 2014 at 12:57 PM

      Thank you so much for the feedback, Margie!! You're right that these mini-frames don't work well for etegami, although they *are* the perfect size for ATCs (artist trading cards). Would a simple black & white drawing look okay in this frame, do you think? I'll keep experimenting. Keep sending me your thoughts. oxox

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  2. Pamela KFebruary 8, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    Debbie - the word is adorable. And I believe when the frame colors coordinate with the Art, as yours did - then, for my taste, it is not too busy.

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    1. dosankodebbieFebruary 8, 2014 at 4:14 PM

      Thanks, Pamela. I will keep experimenting with frame & artwork combos and see how it goes. It's quite fun. :)

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