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To frame this unique screenprint in three colours on paper, titled 'Icicles' 2017 by site-responsive contemporary artist Fiona Grady we picked something equally mint.  We chose a blue grey 'Flint' frame, which is one of a new unfinished real wood veneer-wrapped aluminium range, providing a deep profile with a narrow edge and the strength from a metal frame. Visit us to see the range which includes Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut and Slate. The natural grain of wood along with the sharp edges worked effectively with the geometric shapes and nature of the artwork.  As it is an original unique screenprint which we wanted to protect as well as it to look cool, we mounted it floating in an extra-thick cotton-core mount with Anti-Reflective UV-Filtered Museum Glass. Read more about our Conservation Framing for valuable artworks.  For more about Fiona Grady visit at her website www.fionagrady.co.uk and to buy her work - Look Up print who are selling an edition version similar to this screenprint https://www.lookupprints.com/collections/fiona-grady/products/shards
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An estimated 40,000 runners will take part in the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday 22nd April, the 38th London Marathon event. Completing over 26 miles around the River Thames is a great achievement for the runners, as well as raising money for charities. Good Luck to all taking part! If you want to display your vest and medal we can frame them.  Framing a sports vest and medal doesn't have to be a huge challenge, at Fine Artisan we can offer simple, affordable solutions. The result is that you can display your London Marathon memorabilia with pride.  We provide a wide range of frames with quality pre-finishes and hand finishes created in our workshop. From contemporary solid oak frames with flat painted edges, stained and painted woods in any colour, matt or gloss white and black frames and textured gold, silver and more traditional mouldings, we can help you decide on the most appropriate frame and mounts to frame your sports vests and medals.  We recently framed a 2017 London Marathon vest with medals in a simple Matt Black deep frame. We also offer Anti-Reflective glass or UV-Filtered to protect objects from fading over time. Our client wanted to include a collection of photographs, we then mounted around the vest. You could include brochures, tickets and any other memorabilia associated with sports and other events. Contact us to discuss your individual framing requirements.
This colourful mosaic reinterpretation of Lichtenstein's painting 'Girl with Hair Ribbon' required an equally bright frame.  Our clients wanted a gold frame so we offered a wide range to choose from. However, many appeared too dull next to the vibrant colours.  A simple, wide frame was chosen with a bright gold foil finish, which matched tonally against the strong mosaic colours.  The gold frame set a striking addition and new dimension to a well-known Pop Art image.  This mosaic is an example of artworks which can be commissioned from the mosaic artists or there are other mosaics available. More details available on request.  Lots of different things can be framed. Here are some ideas of the kinds of 3-D objects you could put into a frame. All can be framed at Fine Artisan with removable fixings to allow the objects to be removed. 1. Childhood Toys Keep memories alive with toys and keepsakes displayed in a frame.  2. Treasures Treasured valuables can be kept out of harm's way as well as being displayed nicely.  3. Objets D'art Of course, art is sometimes three dimensional.  4. Trophies Awards and trophies can be framed in traditional or contemporary styles.  5. Fandom You can show off your music taste by framing CDs and records.  There are many more 3-D things to display and lots of options for framing at Fine Artisan.
When framing traditional artwork, it is not always necessary to choose a traditional frame. Often a more modern style of frame can be an excellent choice.  Although these landscape paintings are fairly traditional in style, the client was keen to frame them in something more contemporary, to suit the room they were destined to be hung in.  Having the options of the individual hand finishes meant that we could introduce a wide choice of colours and stains for the client to pick from.  The client chose a simple, square section, painted a solid, mid grey which tonally complemented the paintings without competing with colours.  To add interest and to break up the colour, a cream beveled slip was introduced.
If you would like advice about our different hand finishes or framing an oil painting you are welcome to contact or visit our client space. A client with William Hogarth etchings was keen to remove them from the plastic 60's frames they were in and frame them in a more modern style than the period the prints were made. It was important however to frame them in a profile that was still appropriate to the style of the prints.  There were a few good frame choices and we decided on an elegant black Ogee profile which we modified with the addition of a traditional shaped gold slip.  The mount colour was partially influenced by the red mounts they had previously been framed in, as it is a colour which adds richness, working well with the black and gold frame. A further enhancement of a gold mount slip was added to tie the mount to the frame, completing it.  When framing valuable prints we recommend using UV-filtered glass or acrylic, which have an option of anti-reflection.  To update your old frames, visit our client space at Fine Artisan Conservation Framers to see our collection of hand finishes and selected pre-finished frames. Contact us with your individual requirements.
A simple square wooden frame hand painted in a darkest grey tone, created the right finish for this eye-popping Op Art Bridget Riley Poster, which was float mounted on conservation board and UV filtered glass raised. 'Focusing isn't just an optical activity, it is also a mental one.' Bridget Riley     We create individual hand finished frames. Visit our client space to view our frame samples or contact us for framing advice.
If you are considering displaying a piece of memorabilia we recommend our conservation framing options, such as with this piece with a large amount of sentimental value. A client brought in a special edition commemorative tea towel with a design of the 1969 Moon landing which needed re-stretching and framing.  With the image on the towel being bold and colourful, we decided framing it up close, without a mount, would be a particularly neat way to frame it. Wide frames could have been used but we found narrow frames also worked well.  The client chose one of our narrow ash frames which had a pinkish-grey paint & wash hand finish. We stretched the towel over an acid-free board and the frame was glazed with Anti-Reflective glass to give excellent clarity and to allow the brilliance of colour to be seen.  Visit our client space at Fine Artisan Conservation Framers to see our full collection of hand finishes and selected frame options or contact us with your requirements.
The paintings of Roberto Pagliarulo, although modern, have a distinct classical element making them congruent with traditional frame shapes. His most recent work takes inspiration from Italian landscape and culture, often including a mythical quality, drawing the viewer into a captivating perceptual experience.  "Spanish steps, Rome" by Roberto Pagliarulo The frames we made for Roberto's paintings reflect his union of contemporary and classical: the designs chosen are traditional yet simple; modern yet including shapes found on older styles of framing.  His confident use of colour means frames with a painted finish are a fitting choice. The designs chosen allow for the creation of clear, bold areas of colour to successfully frame the image.  "Spanish steps, Rome" (detail) by Roberto Pagliarulo For this oil of Hercules we enhanced the richness of royal blue with the addition of gilding along the inner section, whilst keeping the frieze a flat off white.  You can view more art by Roberto Pagliarulo and information on his website. Also with Highgate Contemporary Art and Lena Boyle Fine Art. At Fine Artisan Conservation Framers, we consult and engage with our clients to create individual hand finished frames. Visit our client space to view our frame samples or contact us for framing advice.
Unusual artworks often inspire an alternative approach to framing.  For two book pages illustrated with gold leafed miniature paintings depicting Sufi Whirling, a deep solid Oak frame with Black Stain and Wax hand finish was a great choice because of its richness and simplicity.  More traditional shaped and gilded frames were also considered, but our client decided to match their other frames ordered which were contemporary in style.  The pages appear to be suspended between two sheets of anti-reflective glass which creates a magical illusion of floating, which compliments the meditation described in the paintings where the Sufi figures perform ritual positions and spinning.  The depth of this oak frame means it can stand unaided, as well as being hung on a wall if preferred. As the wallpaper behind would be seen through the glass, this can add new design and colour elements depending on where it is placed.  By displaying it as an object on a shelf or table, you would be able to see the reverse of the pages and also the gold leaf could be lit effectively to shine.  Visit our client space to discuss your unique framing requirements and view our frame collection.
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