Specialties, Selection and Samples:

Do we have any specialties here? Yes and No and Neither! Art Etc. specializes in traditional framing techniques and design treatments as well as designs with a modern twist. We are pleased to be able to offer real gold leaf hand-finished frames (they are expensive, but look priceless!) historic reproductions and solid hardwood gallery/museum styles, as well as poster frames and open back (ready-made) frames. 

We have on display more frame samples than I care to admit and most are styles you won't see anywhere else especially in the chain stores. I like to show unique and unusual finishes and very up-to-date styles. In fact, I like to stay a step ahead- I want you to see it here first. I want framing to be as exciting and creative for you as it is for me and surrounding both of us with the best that worldwide frame manufacturers have to offer is a great way to start. 

A favorite customer of mine once commented upon a return to Art Etc. from overseas employment (and framing) "It's like coming to Framing Heaven!"
Framing for:
✓ Giclée's ✓ Canvas Stretching ✓ Dimplomas
✓ Original Art ✓ Print and Frame ✓ Illustrations
✓ Float Frames ✓ Photographs ✓ Commercial projects
✓ Posters ✓ Jerseys ✓ Plaques

Fabric

I hand wrap all my fabric mats and liners, this means no corner/miter seams for those of you as attuned to detail as I am. 

I don't need to mention the endless creative possibilities, do I? I can order luscious silk, crisp, traditional linen, splendid suedecloth, and breezy broadcloths. 

I have even been known to use YOUR drapery or upholstery fabric to put on a liner that I create for your artwork. Fun, huh?

Hand Painted Mats

I love to do traditionally elegant French mats- these are mats with subtle ink lines and watercolor washed panels, hand laid gold leaf and hand made marbled paper panels. 

These are as perfect for antique botanicals as they are for vintage ancestor photographs as they are for contemporary color family snapshots. 

Try it sometime and you will see what I mean.

Photography

I dabble in black and white photography and I am always thrilled to frame just that 'moment in time' image of yours printed in lush blacks and crisp whites on archival, fiber based paper. 

Is this a good time to mention the resurgence of black and white wedding photographs? The timeless look of these will continue to appeal to many generations to come.


Conservation / Preservation

We are very experienced in handling fine art: this includes using rag/archival mats, utilizing Japanese mulberry paper and wheat starch paste for reversible hinging of works of art on paper, non-invasive fastenings for valuable three-dimensional pieces.
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