Harry has been specializing in traditional FRENCH MATTING for over 30 years. French Matting is an artform, a series of handpainted watercolor lines with a watercolor wash on acid free board. Harry makes his own paper in real 22 Karat Gold leaf or silver & gold Dutch Metal Leaf with an antique finish to accent the watercolor.
Harry creates a deep richness of color with layers of watercolors although some mats he uses gouache or pastel depending on the period of the paper art he is working with.
French Matting was introduced by artists or framers in the 18th Century adding color to their engravings, prints - in those days they did not have the array of colored acid free mat board to choose from. The different colored layers on a single board give the impression of several boards thus FRENCH MATTING.
In addition to french matting, Harry uses a great deal of handpainted bevels, gold leaf bevels or dutch metal leaf bevels with either silk or linen top mats to accent EARLY & FINE PRINTING, Geographical & Natural History Prints, Illuminated Manuscripts.
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