I've gone back and forth about presenting paintings in frames. When I can create the painting in a standard size, I do that, and I use one of my presentation frames, since I can see the value in making a good first impression. (Also, Chris, I really like the point you made about a framed painting making its way to the client's wall faster.)
It seems most of the time, though, that the compositions I work out just won't look as good at 24 x 30 and really should be 20 x 30, or I've got a tall narrow composition that really needs to be tall and narrow and doesn't fit any of the standard frames I can buy. I weigh the benefits of making the canvas size the best it can be for the composition, against the benefit of being able to use a presentation frame, and usually lately, the odd size wins out.
Chris, I like your approach of having the client come to your studio, and lighting the piece. What sort of lighting do you use for that purpose?
Once they have the painting, do you give them a box to take it home in?
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