Ol' Ernest does some nice artwork, folks collect it like crazy. Not enough people realize how nice they look framed, though! At Elite Framing we have learned how to frame them. We use distressed woods, the textures picking up on the roughness of the paintings themselves. Here is a nice example. … [Read more...] about Framed Funky Chicken by Ernest Lee!
#18 Harbour Town by Linda Hartough!
This print is available, long sold out signed and numbered paper edition complete with the mini print looking back towards the tee boxes. What a beautiful golf hole! This is a large print measuring almost 48" wide when framed. … [Read more...] about #18 Harbour Town by Linda Hartough!
Large Angel Oak Photo!
This large photo image measures more than 35" wide, we matted it to 40" in a drab olive suede and used a 1 1/2" distressed wood frame. The flat color scheme allows the warm tone of the monochromatic print to glow. Nice! … [Read more...] about Large Angel Oak Photo!
Framed Miniature Art!
Here is a nice example of miniature art. Created by South Carolina artist Jean Bourque this ink on paper only measures about 4" wide by 2" high. We put an exaggerated 4" wide white mat on it, creating a wide dead space between the frame and the art. The frame itself is a thin pewter finish with a small repeating pattern, picking up the delicate pen strokes of the art. Kind … [Read more...] about Framed Miniature Art!
Framed Whimsical Postcard!
Recently a customer brought in this little prized keepsake of hers for us to frame. (We don't ask questions!) We used an 8-ply white mat (twice as thick as a typical mat, resulting in a deep bevel) and a contemporary gold toned 3/4" Italian frame. It took a custom mat cut to incorporate the to postcards into one opening and the resulting shape emulates the shape and scale of … [Read more...] about Framed Whimsical Postcard!