Every now and then bring people me canvases which have either damaged edges or have been painted with insufficient space around the artwork to wrap it around stretcher bars, as in the picture below. As you can see, particularly at the top left and bottom right corners, the edge of the painting is very close […]
I was recently asked to reframe an original piece of art which had spent the last couple of years inside a cheap, store-bought frame. When I removed the mat, this is what I found underneath: At first I thought the difference in colour between the matted area and the rest of the paper was caused
The role played by the mat in a picture frame, and its importance, may not be immediately apparent. In fact, clients who have not had a piece custom framed before often do not know what a mat is, so before I go any further I should take a moment to define the term. The mat
If you’re looking for a gift idea for the artisan in your life, or if you simply have an appreciation for craftsmanship and would like to learn some new skills, I highly recommend a recent release from Hardie Grant called Made To Last. The author, Vanessa Murray, has profiled 50 artisans from around the world,
A client recently brought in an original piece of art to have photographed. The work had been framed and although I am able to photograph through glass if required, the artwork needed to be removed from the frame so the artist could sign it before gifting it to someone else. The framing had been done
If a piece of art is worth framing, it is worth framing well. Good framing is not just about aesthetics – a quality frame should protect the work inside for a lifetime and beyond. This is known as conservation framing, a phrase you might be familiar with. In this post I will describe what exactly
