Matt and frame

Using the same coloured mount and same tone as the background of the portrait isn't a good idea, there is no contrast. Framing See the difference when you don't add a mount, there is hardly any contrast between the background and frame.

Here I used a pinkish coloured mount which relates to her skin tones and is lighter than the background giving contrast. Here both the frame and mount have been added. The frame is roughly the same colour as the background, hair and scarf which harmonises well. Also the frame contrasts in tone against the mount.

To sum up: Relate the colour of the mount to the skin tones in the portrait and contrast the tone of the mount against the background of the portrait. Add a slim frame not as wide as the mount, here the frame is darker than the mount again giving contrast. Contrast in colour, tone and size of your mount and frame is the key to successful mounting and framing of a coloured picture.
 

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