I have begun a new style of framing. It is quite a bit more involved than previous frames, but the finished product makes it well worth the extra effort. The painting floats inside the frame which is attached via a few wood screws drilled through pilot holes in the back of the piece. The frames are not merely decorative, they also add a bit of stability to the painting itself. A few of my pieces have come back from shows with a slight warp in the canvas, which will absolutely not do at all, in any form whatsoever. I am a stickler for pristine canvas and stretchers. I will FREAK OUT if my canvas gets a wrinkle or if the painting is not completely straight. My new frame system is like a straight jacket, keeping my paintings in line and me sane.