Sunday, April 29, 2012
Susan Williams photos are leaving, please stop by and meet her and see here photographs
Coming Running to the Susan Williams Open House today @ 1 pm to 4 pm. Wine and snacks, another beautiful day here in Colorado, please come and meet Susan and see her beautiful photos.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Mix Colors
Don't be afraid to mix colors and styles in a wall grouping. Here, the sharp black and whites blend with the wall and woodwork colors, while the earth tone frames and mats coordinate with other accessories in the vignette.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Custom Framing Tips
We like to remember life's special moments, don't we? So getting something framed shouldn't be so complicated, right? For many, choosing between a metal frame or a gold leaf frame sounds like another language. Things you... should know before setting foot in a custom frame shop.
Tip #1: Framing is more expensive than you think. Even if you just paid $5 for that small watercolor you bought while backpacking through Europe a few years ago, it may cost more than $100 to frame. The cost of a frame is a per-foot rate, ranging from under $3 to more than $50 a foot depending on the materials used to make the frame. Even the glass can be pricey. One way to justify the hit to your bank account is to realize that this may be the only time you ever frame the piece if it's framed well, "You're not going to frame it again perhaps in your lifetime."
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Artwork That A Framer Would Love
Artwork That A Framer Would Love
Valeska Soaares, Disclaimer II, 2010
72.5x112x1.5in
58 vintage frames with UV glass, acid-free pages and acid-free color paper
from the NYC Armory Show 2011
Friday, April 20, 2012
We love our pets!
"Garfield" Comic Strip
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Art Unites!
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Frame for the art, but consider the room
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Create Drama
Monday, April 16, 2012
Flat Screen TV
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Color of the month "Coral"
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Vertially Elongating
Friday, April 13, 2012
Popular Groupings
This photo shows two ideas we've shared before. First, the popular look of grouping framed art with no space between each piece. Second, maintain a common line throughout the grouping (in this case the top row is separated from the bottom row by a straight line) to prevent the arrangement from looking busy or chaotic.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Embroidered Fabric Panels
These two embroidered fabric panels were mounted to rigid backings and then laid onto plain fabric panels, serving as mat borders. Notice how the "mats" are elongated, to give a look like the traditional Asian scrolls. You can adapt this design idea to suit your personal style buy framing yards of any decorative, patterned fabric.