How can natural colours and textures enhance artwork? 

A: Prints are everywhere! They're found not only in fabric and furniture , but also in the newest frames. For example, the increasing interest in African art has created a demand for coordinated framing materials. The Primitive collection of Larson-Juhl features seven styles in various colors and sizes. The look is very rough and seemingly hand-made, suiting anything African, especially wildlife prints. 

Another finish common in most homes is metal. Frames with the look of weathered copper, stainless steel and pewter have been perfect accompaniments for black and white photos and prints. Numerous metal frames with emphasis on larger, simpler
styles have been introduced over the past few months. 

Wooden frames with finishes that look like metal are preferred in most cases, though, as they possess a warmer look and feel. They're also better choices when framing valuable pieces of art because when sealed with paper on the back, they become an
airtight environment. 

Matting materials have become more textured and mimic or sometimes even include items found in nature such as sand, stone, woven straw, and leaves. 

Colors reflect nature too, such as Moroccan spice (a twist on the old terra cotta), Napa wine (a rich brown toned burgundy), Outback Haze ( a warm antique gold), Grecian olive (a soft olive green), and Calypso blue (a new take on lilac). And unlike
some colors that mysteriously re-appear under the guise of a new name (funny how the 70's chocolate brown gained new appreciation when it became the 90's espresso), you will see some genuinely new shades of colors.