Picture Frame Blog
After practicing architecture for 40 years, Julie Brown wondered if her creativity had been sapped by the business world and by staring at a computer for so long. Instead, she found a new passion: abstract painting. It’s visual, like architecture. Unlike architecture, it’s more about intuition than precision. Her Happy Place Julie says abstract painting ...
Modern life is a visual smorgasbord, and posters are the cherry on top. In a world that’s saturated with images and messages, posters continue to hold their own as a versatile and powerful communication tool. But don’t be fooled into thinking that these paper-borne beauties are a one-trick pony. Far from it! We’re about to ...
As an artist I enjoy creating my own work but I also love to see what other artists make. I wish I had the financial resources to be an art collector! I have done a lot of thinking about this and realized I have limited space as well as limited funds. Does this mean I ...
The purpose of framing can go beyond displaying a beautiful photo or print. Whether you’re framing art for a client, family member, or yourself, you may wish to take extra steps to ensure it isn’t damaged over time. Although there are nuanced differences, “conservation framing, “preservation framing,” and “archival framing” tend to be used interchangeably ...
I have seemingly always had an affinity for “black & white.” My first Schwinn bicycle was black; several of my early cars were white; all my cars for the past 23 years have been black, and I recently ordered a new Jeep in yes, white with a black top. Has this lifelong attraction guided me ...
Not every artist would sign up for a six-month stint painting eight to 10 hours a day in a small cubicle in Gdansk, Poland. But for Dena Peterson, it was an honor: She’d been chosen as one of 125 international artists to work on “Loving Vincent,” the world’s first fully painted film. From Realism to ...
Shadow box frame—the unsung hero of the framing world, a fusion of art and design that transcends the ordinary boundaries of traditional picture framing. Imagine a blend of museum-worthy art preservation and a cozy, down-to-earth home aesthetic; that’s where the magic of the shadow box frame lies. It’s a marriage of the casual and the ...
If you have artists in your life, you are fortunate. After all, we visually gifted folks are out there brightening up the world and you get a front-row seat to that! All teasing aside, I realize you may not know exactly which holiday gift to buy for your unique, creative person. Allow me to offer ...
From California to Canada and Iceland to Italy: The world is an oyster to Paul Cassidy, who travels for his fine art photography as often as possible. In fact, his passion for photography — which started as a teenager but was put on hold by career and family — helps dictate where he roams. Global ...
Not every profession is as gear-laden as photography. But when you’re holiday shopping, that’s a good thing. Lots of photography accessories to choose from, not to mention cool photo classes and exhibits. (As opposed to the accountants and lawyers on your list, just saying.) I’ve tried to find gift ideas that range from practical to ...