Cohesive framing?

[Chris Saper]

PS Sorry Jen, I didn't answer your question completely.

Mainly I don't impose my taste on either presentation frames for commissions or for inventory for sale pieces (which are really rare for me anyway). I leave it to clients to impose their own taste on the frame that they ultimately buy, since I don't get into frame decisions with people.

As to style, I can't really say. In general a simpler paintng can support a more decorative frame and vice-versa.

That being said I know that there are many artists who make framing decisions for the client based on what the artist thinks is right for the painting. There's no right or wrong answer, just what works for you..