“In my investigation of the best supports for my watercolor work, I began experimenting with mounting my paintings onto rigid surfaces. I wanted to preserve my work in the best way possible. When I framed watercolor paintings, I was unsatisfied with the final presentation. Museum quality glass is very expensive and breakable. Acrylic glazing is so easily damaged. Stretching damages the sizing in the paper. Not stretching leaves you with wrinkles and waves in the paper.” -Jonathan Shirey