A local deli recently dug out some old adverts (how many years has it been since an STP was $2.10??) These art boards are hand painted on thick card-stock, they are in surprisingly good shape. We used a contemporary black and grey Italian frame and went all Art Deco on this project. To keep the sizes smaller, we used hidden spacers to keep the glass off of the art. Each … [Read more...] about Vintage Deli Adverts!
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Funky Chicken Pair!
We recently had Ernest paint a pair of chickens specifically for an auction at Columbia's Hammond School. He used the school colors and even included a little "H" on the chests of the Funky Chickens! We even think those are blue pompoms at the ends of the arms of the lady chicken! (Or Big Hands You Know You're The One?) We framed this dapper pair in a distressed black … [Read more...] about Funky Chicken Pair!
Civil Rights in Columbia!
City of Columbia City Hall is hosting a showing of some iconic Columbia Civil Rights era photos in the main lobby, corner of Laurel and Main. Elite Framing helped with the framing and installation. (Those pesky cable hangers again!) This exhibit is open now and runs for another month, get yourself down there and see! … [Read more...] about Civil Rights in Columbia!
Happy Birthday Elvis!
Everyone hass a suede Elvis in their bathroom, don't they? We do at Elite Framing! … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Elvis!
Hey Pilgrim! John Wayne Collage
We enjoyed framing this John Wayne collage for a friend and customer. Who doesn't like The Duke? Since it was black and white we used black mats and moulding. "Courage is being scared to death, and saddling up anyway! … [Read more...] about Hey Pilgrim! John Wayne Collage