Alvin Professional Cutting Mats

A quality cutting mat is a real godsend for almost any artist. An artist is a jack-of-all-trades, although he spends the bulk of his time with some sort of drawing or painting tool in his hand. However, there is a lot of basic prep work and finishing touches that requires cutting something for some purpose, and a cutting mat allows him the safety and convenience of a sturdy and movable layer that protects his workt Read More...

Framing Your Artwork

The frame is what gives a work of art a finished appearance. It highlights and gives stature to the piece. It is not, however, the focal point of the artwork. It is subordinate and should not interfere with the message of the artist’s work. Museums and places of historic interest are filled to the brim with ornate, filigreed, gilded and bejeweled frames that overwhelm the artwork they adorn. These extravagant c Read More...