Everyone is looking for an economical way of presenting your art or photos in a professional manner.

One of the simplest ways to accomplish this is to take the most common sizes of regular and digital artwork and purchase pre-cut mats.  To make things even simpler stick to black and white mats or a combination of those colors that suit the sizes and art or photos you are presenting.

When you purchase your pre-cut mats, you can source them in single or double with options like regular mat board, conservation quality or 8-ply conservation board. Don’ t forget to add items you will also need such as backing boards, crystal clear poly bags or acid-free tape and dispensers.  Many of the suppliers for pre-cut mats will also supply packages that include everything you need.

The result is an incredible saving over buying the components separately – yet sacrificing nothing in the area of professionalism and presentation.

One of the simplest and yet professional presentations is the simple single white or black mat over your work – placed on a clean white backing board and presented in a clear poly sleeve that can be sealed and then opened and re-sealed as necessary if you need to remove the artwork to show or even to autograph for a buyer.

One of the best things you can do in presentation is to standardize.  By staying with certain sizes, you simplify your own process of ordering, stocking and presenting your work.  You will find that you same money as well as use your materials wisely.

Try to choose a final size that is considered standard will also make it easier for your purchaser to locate and add a frame of their choice from either an on-line supplier, art supply, frame shop or department store.

Present your work elegantly, yet simply and cost effectively.  Some samples of packages like this can be seen at http://www.matshop.com.