What is a Mat?
Both Mark Roland and Alan M. Clark offer the option of adding a mat to certain products purchased from this online store, particularly the fine art prints and etchings. A matted piece of art is one that is mounted in a piece of mat board (a stiff, paper-based material) cut with a beveled edge that showcases the work and presents a better product for framing.
In the case of prints by Alan M. Clark sold in this online store, the matting process involves adhering the print between a backing board and a black bevel-cut window mat. Unless a print is listed as "odd-sized print," the mat and backing boards into which they are mounted are cut to fit standard frame sizes, 11"x14" for "small print" and 16"x20" for "large print."
In the case of etchings by Mark Roland sold in this online store, the matting process involves adhering the artwork between a backing board and a bevel-cut window mat in colors the artist chooses to compliment the respective works.
What is a Remarque?
Alan M. Clark offers the option of a remarque on his fine art prints and books purchased from this store. A remarque is a tiny sketch drawn by the artist in the margin of an unmatted print or on the mat in which a print might be mounted or on a blank page in a book.
Look for these options in the drop-downs associated with the products in this store.
