Video Game Artwork

For this piece, we carefully selected matting that provided the feel of being crouched down behind the crates awaiting your chance to shoot back at the attacker. The feel we were going for was that of a player and not a witness. This is very appropriate for video game artwork! If we had selected lighter mats, the observer would feel as if they were watching the action unfold as opposed to participating in the event. Brighter mats would have put the focus on the dark figure hiding behind the barrels. The darker matting causes the brighter gunfire to stand out. Focus is further directed to the center of the picture by the thin yellow strip framing the artwork. Appropriate matting will focus your attention to the center of the artwork.

Fabric mats add visual interest and richer coloring than a typical cotton mat. We chose fabrics that match the artwork and gradually grow darker to the moulding (frame) we selected. The size of this artwork posed a problem. Because the original artwork was over 40 inches long on its own, it forced us to use matting labeled as "oversized". Oversized matting is matting that is available in a 40x60 inch board as opposed to a common 32x40 sheet. The fabric mat that matched the artwork best for the inner color was not available in a 40x60 sized sheet. The client elected to use two 32x40 sheets spliced at the center. The small cut is barely noticeable as an inner mat and the fabric pattern also helps to hide the line. The client was very satisfied with the look! Here are some closeups to see how the line dissipates as the observer steps back even only a couple feet.


We chose a float mount for this original artwork. The artwork is adhered with a small amount of archival adhesive to a 3/16" piece of foamcore board. The float mount causes a dark shadow behind the artwork. This dark halo effect really shows off the deckled edge of the paper. The effect is just plain cool (for lack of a better description). Not only that, but it also gives a great 3-D look to the overall piece. We chose to raise the top two mats by two sheets of 3/16" acid free foamcore. This was to keep the artwork from touching the glass, but also to further enhance the layered look.


The frame was selected to match the picture, the client's furniture and the client's style. The piece could have easily been framed in several frame choices without affecting the piece. But after narrowing the frame choices, the client selected this particular moulding. The frame is unique in that it is has a contemporary flair, but a distressed finish. Its a perfect blend of medium appropriate while fitting the scene as well.

The finished product was framed with Tru Vue Museum Glass for colorless, near invisible, protection. The glass protects from 99% UV - preventing fading. The glass also cuts down on glare. Another masterpiece by Corners Custom Picture Framing!


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