Having met with disappointment in several web searches, here I am. I recently needed a frame for a portrait and had to settle for one that is just okay. It's temping to consider making my own, but that's not in the picture at present. What am I really looking for? With my heart in Classical arts, I don't really like the minimalist Neilsen/metal frame direction. I like dark wood, rather thin width-- say, an inch or so -- with interesting modeling but not fancy scrolls and curly-cues. The color tends to be the stubborn problem. I have had success with colors that are sort of dark cordovan, along the lines of Zone II-III selenium toning of a neutral or warm paper. Black just doesn't work well for me, and the various browns I have found are more milk-chocolatey, even when the go somewhat darker.
My photos are mostly portraits, frame sizes from 8x10 to roughly 16x 20. for prints up 5x7ish up to 11x14.
Ideas, anyone?
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