Picture Frame Blog

“Why bother with an artist biography if I already have an artist statement?” you may ask. “After all, shouldn’t the focus be on my art?” Great questions. However, although an artist statement describes your art, an artist biography lets you to talk about yourself. People are naturally...

I used to dread talking about my art. As a full-fledged introvert, I’m not a big talker to begin with, and having to explain out loud what seemed obvious was especially taxing. Apparently I’m not alone; many artists tend to be non-verbal communicators. But the hard reality is that your art...

There’s nothing quite like a beautiful piece of art or a precious photograph. But caring for and displaying these priceless keepsakes can be a challenge. The right picture frame can protect and accentuate its contents, making sure that your picture(s) and/or artwork gets the recognition it...

Some invaluable advice helped shape the artistic success of this former musician and marketing executive: “Your work is beautiful, but we can easily find beautiful work. Give us something narrative, something special.” Those aren’t exactly the words an artist yearns to hear....

What’s your style? Most people have distinct preferences when it comes to their home surroundings. Paint color, furnishings, art and decor all work together to create various ambiences that we gravitate toward. Of course our choices can change over time, or we can blend in other “flavors” to...

Eighteen years of photography have taught Jack a few things. Like presenting familiar objects in new ways. But Jack Kosowsky will tell you that he spent 18 of the last 20 years taking “really crappy photos.” It all started when he wanted to capture his son playing ice hockey. Those first...