Picture Frame Blog
After years of paying a 50% commission on my artwork exhibited and sold in other galleries, I was determined to have my own gallery where I kept all the sales dollars from my art – and where my work was always the main feature. Yes, there are now plenty of expenses and other things to ...
Move over, Modern Farmhouse design with your minimalism and neutral color schemes. Grandmillennial style is on the scene with a vibe that some might write off as prissy or old-fashioned, but fans welcome the playful nostalgia in an unpredictable world. What’s Old Is Deja New Again This is — and isn’t — your grandma’s interior ...
In an age where we get most of our news online, it can be nice to save a newspaper article or two for posterity. Even better, though, is framing them and hanging them in your home! After all, what better way to remind yourself of the times you experienced than by hanging a newspaper clipping ...
Raised in Dallas riding horses and painting side-by-side with her mother, Lorrie Beck has never outgrown her love for art and equestrianship — much to her collectors’ delight. Journey to Fine Art Lorrie earned a Bachelor’s in Fine Art from Baylor University and an MBA from the University of Colorado, then gained experience in commercial ...
As with most things in life, there are two sides to every story. I absolutely LOVE when someone contacts me to do a commission. It can be residential or corporate, it doesn’t matter to me. I love the challenge of drawing out the buyer’s wants/hopes/desires for the piece and then figuring out how to make ...
We’ve all heard the phrase “form over function.” It pertains to beautifully designed objects that simply don’t work. What’s great about picture frame profiles is that both form and function are working together. Their function is to provide important information about the picture frame such as its width, height, and rabbet width/depth. Their various forms ...
Have you ever dreamed of ditching the stressful, screen-laden, consumer-driven life and moving to a quiet village in the French countryside? If so, the cottagecore movement may be right up your alley. Popularized on social media platforms starting in 2017, cottagecore blossomed during our home-bound pandemic days into an aesthetic style of its own. When ...
Framing artwork is an essential aspect of presenting and preserving cherished pieces. It not only protects the artwork from damage but also enhances its aesthetic appeal. One crucial tool that every framing enthusiast should have is a mat cutter. What is a Mat Cutter? A mat cutter is a specialized tool used in the framing ...
“Sea Meadow.” “Promise of Rain.” “Sanctuary.” “Hush.” Emmeline Craig titles her works simply and accurately. This fine art painter from France — who now lives in California’s Marin County — creates with the intention of bringing peace and well-being to those who view her art. Watercolor Wonders Watercolor and water-mixable oils are her mediums of ...
From hobbyists to professional photographers and artists, understanding photo print sizes is a key element of every project or piece. Although seemingly a simple topic, having a good grasp of proper dimensions can aid in avoiding pixelation or distortion, while also making frame choices a breeze. Similarly, with the right photo print sizes in mind, ...