This was a fun piece to frame. It dates from 1992 (wait... that's not THAT long ago, is it?) and depicts the University of South Carolina campus with downtown Columbia. The artist is M.L. Upchurch. It is kinda large, about 40" x 30". We used a double mat (black with garnet) and the Gamecock moulding. … [Read more...] about Old USC Caricature Map!
South Carolina Art
Large Framed Maps!
If you are in or near Columbia SC and need some large scale custom framing done please consider Elite Framing in 5 Points. We have 20+ years experience framing and are comfortable doing items deemed "too large" to frame for some other shops. We recently framed these large maps of the SC coast for a client in the Myrtle Beach area. Each of these maps measures about 5' tall x … [Read more...] about Large Framed Maps!
Angel Oak Photograph, Stunning!
This sepia-toned photograph of the Angel Oak in Charleston was just begging for some warm brown tones. We obliged by using two tones of brown suede mats and a 2" hand-finished distressed Italian mocha brown contoured moulding. (for those of you keeping score at home that was seven adjectives used for the frame!) The finished piece measures about 26" x 18". … [Read more...] about Angel Oak Photograph, Stunning!
Nice Rustically Charming Photograph!
This artsy little photograph depicts a Live Oak tree lined Southern driveway. We used a distressed white moulding (Made in the USA!) on it, shabbily chic! It measures about 18" x 14". … [Read more...] about Nice Rustically Charming Photograph!
Framed Palmetto Tree Watercolor
This little piece is framed with a thin bamboo motif moulding (I know! I Know! But it works so well.) The scale and texture of the bamboo moulding go very well with the Palmetto. We floated the watercolor on the matboard, showing the torn deckled edges. Interesting! The whole piece measures about 11" x 17". … [Read more...] about Framed Palmetto Tree Watercolor