NEWS photo ike Wakafield WHETHER you frame your own pictures or have them done professionally, you should be seeking to achieve a coherent unit with the mat, image and frame. green guide TODAY: Ten per cent of all sales at GardenWorks, 3147 Woodbine Dr. in North Vancouver, will go toward the retail chain’s 24-Hour Relay for the Kids team, the Snail Pacers. ‘The relay-style run- ning event, taking place this weekend. in. Burnaby, ‘is a fundraiser for the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. JUNE 21: Join the Seymour Art Gallery for a'studio and- en tour ‘at the home: of . local, artist~-Colin Hempsall. The cost is $5. Call the ‘gallery, 924-1378 to register. JUNE 30: The Vancouver’ Hardy Plant Group and West Vancouver Gardening Club are sponsoring a lecture by acclaimed plant collector Roy Lancaster at 7:30 p.m. at the Centennial Theatre. Tickets are $14. Call 984-4484. GREEN GUIDE is a weekly Sunday column, [f your bust- ‘ness or charity is planning a gardening event, send in ‘5 your information as early as possible to the North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, . B.C., V7M 2H4. Priority is given to fundraising events and shows taking place on the North Shore. ‘Free Initial Consultation ’ Douglas W. Lahay -CLARK, WILSON “BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS f 800-885. West Georgia Street, Van. 687-5700 § 24. HOUR MESSAGE 643-3161 5 ICBC’s policies are not law. | will get you a fair settlement or. t trial award. Now Carrying Twig Furniture All in stock fabrics up to 70% off — @works out to $20 per yard) alt. Srtectow Re-upholstering * Custom Furniture * Draperies © Blinds 1585 MacGowan -Ave., NN. Van. 988-2324 north shore news 4 FJOME & GARDEN iding an artistic frame of mind THE framing of your artwork is just as important as the art itself. Here are a few pointers from a professional framing company. Ic is key to remember that the image should suggest the tones for the matting and the frame. The color of the mat should be tied into the tones of the image. If not, then it will have a ten- dency to visually separate itself trom the image. You are looking to achieve one coherent unit with the mat, image and the frame, rather than three dis- tinct elements. @ For prints, your framing choice ranges from simple metals and woods to fabric mats and guided frames. Oils have owo different options, liner with frame or a floater frame. Onc important note to keep in mind is the liner and frame should not be the same size, otherwise it will look visually off. Watercolors and etchings should have acid-free mats and specialty glass to accom- modate various light condi- tions. Sunday, June 26, 1999 — North Shore News — One other word on mats. They provide more than just an esthetic appeal, as they also provide an air space to keep the glass off the art. @ There are many different types of glass used. Some of the specialty glasses include conservation, non-glare, museum and plexiglass. Conservation glass, for example, provides 97% pro- tection from harmful UV light. The choice of glass is based upon the light condi- tions of the art location. Be sure to mention your light issues to your framer if you choose to have work professionally done. @ To care for your artwork, professionals recommend an occasional dusting and 25 cleaning. It’s also important to remember to carry your frame by the sides as this will prevent any stress dam- age. If you would like to have more information, you can contact Craig MacCrae at. Flair-U Frame It, 1457 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. — Bark Linter is a West Vancouver resident. Her flo- ral products are available at Avast Gardener, 1460 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Send questions or ideas to Barb c/o the North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, B.C... V7M 2H4 You can also check out her Web site at