Next it's on to searching through the prints. Once the artwork has been decided upon, the matting and the framing is chosen. These descisions are most important, they have a huge influence on the final look of the artwork. Another aspect of the job is paper restoration. Mary Beth organizes all of the prints that are sent for off for cleaning and repairing.
Clients often bring in pieces that they have either inherited, or have purchased.
Frequently they are stained, torn, laid down onto acid boards, or a combination of all three. To the clients, the results are often fantastic. They have come in with a print which was too damaged to hang on the wall and, after restoration, they leave with something that looks beautiful and is now properly cared for. The paper is now stable and has been given a second chance. It has always been the new artwork coming in every day, and the challenges posed by the clients which has made this job interesting.