Local artist Savannah painted this piece back in the 70s during her Manhattan period. The inks are a soft purple/brown and the efficiency used in creating this piece of art is admirable. It is everything it needs to be and nothing more! Lovely! We stayed true to the simplicity with a stark 8ply cotton museum mat and use a contoured clean brown Italian hand finished frame. … [Read more...] about Figurative Painting by Savannah! Museum Quality
Framed Watercolor
Framed Watercolor!
Here is a nicely framed watercolor. We maintained the minimalist feel of the art with a simple and austere frame, a pewterish hand-finished Italian job. We floated the art on the mat to show off the deckled paper edges and raised the glass with hidden spacers. This small piece (the frame measures about 7" x 16") is elegant! … [Read more...] about Framed Watercolor!
Before and After! A Frame Change
This is a good example of how replacing your mom's old 1980s gold frame can energize and renew your love for a favorite old print. We used a 2 1/2" distressed grey wood frame, giving the picture a much more authentic feel. (We also went ahead and put a nice ticked oatmeal linen mat on it!) What do you think? … [Read more...] about Before and After! A Frame Change
Framed Helsinki Miniature Watercolor!
This lovely little watercolor is matted in a drab grey with vivid blue accent mat. The frame is a contemporary Italian with a metallic feel to it. Very contemporary, in the Finnish style! This little piece measures only about 10" by 8". Kaunis! … [Read more...] about Framed Helsinki Miniature Watercolor!
Framed Amsterdam Print!
We used a crisp white linen mat with a Netherlands orange thin bottom mat for this nice little piece. The frame is an Italian ornate gold with a repeating design. This lovely piece measures about 20" by 16". … [Read more...] about Framed Amsterdam Print!