I had a terrific experience working with Doug. I came to him with a handful of architectural watercolor designs that I now have hanging in our studio in Pike Place Market. As an architect and interior designer, I was particular about the frame, the matting, and the glass. Doug was really great to work with and his craftsmanship was terrific. He had subtle ways to match the frame sizes on the larger vertical watercolors (see photos). He worked with imperfections of the watercolor medium—in this case employing a double matte border to really make everything sing. He is also just a genuinely nice guy. I highly recommend!

Custom mats
Custom Wizard Mat Cutting
Special-cut corners, ovals, domes, triangles and multiple-opening mats, cut on our Wizard computer mat cutter.

Overview
Creative mats that make the piece sing
Avenue D Gallery can provide a wide selection of creative special-cut matting with our Wizard computer mat cutter.
Special-cut corners, ovals, domes, triangles and multiple-opening mats are just some of the possibilities the Wizard mat cutter gives you. It's ideal for complex mat openings and shapes, like a single frame that holds a group of photos, or a set of prints that need to match.
Double mats and matching sizes
A double mat layers two mat boards for a deeper, more finished border. One customer described how a double mat border on architectural watercolors “really made everything sing”, and another how we matched a collection of prints with slightly different sizes.

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See what a Wizard mat can do
Our Wizard computer mat cutter makes openings that are hard to cut by hand. Tap a shape to preview it.
Illustrative preview. Mat colors and proportions are designed with you in the shop.
From our shop
Recent work
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What customers say
I cannot say enough good things about Doug and the gallery. He is so patient, knowledgeable and fun to talk to that he always makes the customer experience a great one. I know next to nothing on pricing, but Doug is very diligent and respectful with his products and their price and I always feel like I’m in great hands. He was a huge help on the Justin Hillgrove collection because the art/borders were all slightly different sizes. He did some magic with the numbers and it turned out wonderful. I can’t wait to get my hands on some more art and come back!
FAQ
Questions, answered
What mat shapes can you cut?
Special-cut corners, ovals, domes, triangles and multiple-opening mats, among others.
What is a Wizard mat cutter?
A computer mat cutter that is great for complex mat openings and shapes.
Can I put several photos in one frame?
Yes. Multiple-opening mats hold several photos or pieces in one frame.
What is a double mat?
Two layered mat boards that create a deeper border around the art. Ask us about color combinations when you visit.
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124 Ave D, Historic Downtown Snohomish
- Phone(360) 862-1124
- HoursTue–Sat 10–6
| Tuesday | 10am – 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am – 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am – 6pm |
| Friday | 10am – 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am – 6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |

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Jerseys, canvases, fabric, family keepsakes or a print that needs the right mat. Stop by 124 Ave D, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm.



