Yes it is. It is Folk Art. Folk Art it is. Nicely framed in a hand-finished Italian Olive wood. … [Read more...] about Folk Art!
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Abstract Miniature by Elli McNall!
This fun little original mixed media on paper is by Winthrop University alumnus Elli McNall, winner of the 2014 department art award. It is SMALL! Maybe only 3" square. We raised it off the linen mat with a hidden spacer and used a 3/4" distressed silver Italian frame. We raised the glass off the art with hidden spacers. Fun and exciting artwork! … [Read more...] about Abstract Miniature by Elli McNall!
Framed Antique Watercolor!
This nice old watercolor of a homestead in rural SC was suffering in it's old frame, complete with nasty old acidic mats and cardboard (yuck!) We saved it, replacing all of the old mats and backing boards with acid-free versions. We also put a great 2" wide distressed Italian silverish moulding on it! The moulding seems to mirror the plank siding of the old house. … [Read more...] about Framed Antique Watercolor!
Elegant Small Pastel, Wonderfully Framed!
This lovely small pastel (the image is postcard size) was brought back from the mountains of the Pacific Northwest by a favorite customer. We matted it in a neutral linen mat with a green accent mat. The frame is a 1" Italian Walnut burl. We used conservation glass and all museum quality materials. Fabulous! For museum quality framing with elegant styling consider Elite … [Read more...] about Elegant Small Pastel, Wonderfully Framed!
Old Homestead Artwork!
Here is a pencil drawing of an old Lexington SC homestead. We matted it in a complimentary greyscale and used a black Italian Olive Wood frame to celebrate the rough-hewn qualities of the construction. … [Read more...] about Old Homestead Artwork!
