Articles
Framing Advice
- The ART of Picture Framing
We have just returned from the annual Picture Framing trade show in Atlanta. We were limited on the amount of time that we could spend there this year but the time that we did have was well worth it as we saw some amazing ideas for framing two and three dimensional artwork and photographs... [read more]
- Choose the Right Frame for Your Artwork
Usually you carefully pick out artwork to decorate your walls. Critical to your satisfaction with a piece of artwork in the long term is the way it is framed. Presentation either enhances or destroys a piece of artwork. Choosing the right frame for your art is crucial to the overall visual effect of the work... [read more]
- Caring for Works on Paper
Prolonging the life of works of art on paper, requires proper care and handling. There are various elements in our environment, which can easily damage a print or a watercolor if certain precautions are not taken... [read more]
- Frame It to Preserve It!
Our world today seems to be a different place than when our children were young. There seems to be more unstable conditions in life today than I remember. Things that we took for granted just need more attention today. It would seem prudent... [read more]
- Displaying Memorabilia
More can be put into picture frames than artwork and photographs. The sky's the limit when it comes to sports objects. Immortalize that winning season or fantastic game or programs and tickets from an event you enjoyed. You can make an outstanding focal point... [read more]
- Preservation Framing
A qualified professional framer will play an important role in the preservation of your art through the use of the proper protective materials. Care should be taken in selecting a professional framer who is knowledgeable in preservation framing methods which ... [read more]
Art Tips
- Create A Masterpiece of Memories For Christmas
If you're looking for something a bit out of the ordinary to give a family member or a friend this year, what about going through that stack of photos you've accumulated over this past year or over many years. Take these candid shots... [read more]
- Color, The Essence of our lives
Our world would be so different if there was no color in it. As a matter of fact there was a movie made recently which depicted everything in black and white until something happened to a character and then they were... [read more]
- The Colors of Winter
When we lived in a more northerly climate, the colors of winter, to me, were blues and violets scurrying across the hills and valleys of white. The frosty winds swirled around reddened noses and chilled you right to the bone. The whole landscape was... [read more]
- Printmaking History - Hand-pulled Prints
Centuries ago reproducing an image was a means of communication. The history of the relief print is the history of people's desire to communicate information through images and the printed word. Reproducing an image in multiples or... [read more]
Decor Tips
- ART That Makes You Smile
Think about some of the happiest pictures that you have ever seen. Most likely they have yellows, blues and reds in them — the primary colors. Some of the simplest pictures can bring a ray of sunshine into your heart. You may even... [read more]
- Fragile: Handle with Care!
If your walls could talk, would they sigh with contentment or would they writhe in anguish? Do they feel well dressed or more like the Goodwill Store. What you put on your walls should be a reflection of who you are and what interests you. You choose... [read more]
- Alternative Displays for Your Artwork
Today, houses are being built with more windows to create more natural light within and to create the illusion of indoors and outdoors in closer communion with the home's activities. This gives us a more light and airy feeling in our interiors. However, it causes a bit of a... [read more]
- Buyer Be Aware!
As a consumer, you are apt to buy a product because of the familiarity of the trade name or because of the reports that you have read on the product. When it come to art and art prints you have... [read more]
General Care
- Air Quality and Artwork
Air quality plays an important role in the preservation of artwork. Generally, smoke and dust are the two major types of pollutants we think of, but there are others, both indoor and outdoor, that also need to be considered... [read more]
- The Effect of Light on Art
Although art cannot be enjoyed without light, it is important to be aware that light can cause permanent damage to prints, drawings, textiles and even paintings. When it comes to our artwork, we tend not to give light much thought until the damage is done. Heat and light accelerate fading and... [read more]
- Temperature and Humidity
The temperature and relative humidity of the room in which your art is displayed is very important. Ideally, the humidity should be 50 percent and the temperature 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius). If temperature and humidity rise ... [read more]
- Treatment of Water Damaged Items
The treatment of items of high monetary, historic or sentimental value should be referred to a conservator. For help finding a conservator, seek out a professional picture framer who is a member of the Professional Picture Framers Association TM (PPFA®), ... [read more]