Picture frames are the perfect way to flaunt your favorite photos, artwork, pithy quotes, and more. They also help define the spaces in your home by adding dimension, enhancing your unique design sense, and sometimes even contributing a pop of color. As professionals who work with picture frames daily, we are big fans. Lately we’ve ...
Sometimes going back to your roots can spark imagination, leading you to new adventures. For example, Kara Brook Brown left a corporate career and returned to her childhood passions of painting and philanthropy — and found a way to blend them into a business. Waxing Poetic With Paint To supply beeswax for her encaustic paintings, ...
Calling All Newlyweds If you’re reading this blog, chances are you are either planning your wedding or have recently tied the knot. Maybe you’ve been married for a while and have decided it’s time to frame and display some treasured photos from your Big Day. Whatever the case, welcome — and congratulations! Today, we’re sharing ...
He won a nationwide art competition at age 9. He’s created commissioned portraits of Muhammad Ali, Marvin Gaye, and Barbara Bush. He’s directed celebrity-studded TV commercials. Yet he’s never had an art lesson. Who is this creative wonder? Say hello to Barry King. Capturing the Essence Barry has always been interested in the story behind ...
From fine art to corporate films, Stephen Guenther considers himself a “creative instigator.” Titles like design director, film director, creative lead, and executive producer surely back that up. But before any of those roles, back in the 1970s, photography paved the way. Darkroom Enlightenment As an undergraduate student of Visual Psychology, Stephen tagged along with ...
Shoring Up Style at Home DEFINING THE STYLE: Coastal decor style is everything you love about the coastal outdoors, minus the sand — unless, of course, that’s your thing and you want to include a nod to the one beach element people either love or hate. (More on that later.) Coastal decor is comfortable, easy, ...
Imagine that today is your birthday, and your loved ones have taken you to an acclaimed steak restaurant. Looking over the menu, you see a porterhouse steak and a tenderloin steak. Which would you choose? My answer: Porterhouse all the way. Why? Because a porterhouse steak is about 2 inches thick, whereas a tenderloin is ...
What do childhood summers in Northern Michigan have in common with travels to Etruscan tombs, Mitla ruins, and Neolithic stone circles? They have all influenced the work of Amelia Currier, a fine artist who brings nature and ancient traditions into the modern world. The Art of Zen Amelia practices the Buddhist meditation method of daily ...
Grand … What? DEFINING THE STYLE: If you’re asking yourself, “What on earth is Grandmillennial design?” we get it. It’s a mouthful! But what do we mean? Some describe this style as the best of two worlds: traditional decor and modern design. The aim is to create a delightfully dimensional and comfortably nostalgic aesthetic. WHERE ...
Reimagining a space in your home — whether it’s a living room, bathroom, bedroom, or even a hallway nook — can be equal parts delightful and daunting. There’s a lot to consider: How much do you want to change? Which elements should you add? Which color palette will work best? What’s “in” right now? While ...
Oh, to be trapped in Paris. While Kate Lowman was traveling in France with her husband, inclement weather forced her indoors. The museums she visited inspired her to create, so off she went with her husband’s camera. That was the start of her photography and printmaking career. Printmaker First Fifteen years later, Kate considers herself ...
Matting is a cost-effective way to protect photographs and artwork. Whether you want to transform a printed photograph or give a professional look to your artwork, matting will get the job done. Simply put, this process involves creating a border that offers proper balance and gives a refined look to your framing projects. This article ...