Framing and the benefits of displaying children’s art
Image: Liliana Drew: pexels . . . Have you ever wondered what to do with those precious paintings and drawings your children bring home from school? Is there a special piece of work that deserves more [...]
Which glazing is right for your artwork?
What difference does it make which glass you use? A question frequently asked, but if you consider there are about 54 glazing options, then that suggests there must be some significant and subtle differences. Glazing technology in the picture framing [...]
“Connexions” by Axiom 2-5 April 2021
“Connecting in a time of disconnect”. Seven artist/designer/makers including myself came together during Covid 19 to mount an exhibition. Initially, due to the lockdown we were using this time as an opportunity to practise curating and photographing work. The [...]
ART360 Interview with Lesley Samms
Lesley Samms interviewed me in Autumn 2020 asking about my earliest memories, my journey and how I came to be a picture framer. Having experienced the isolation of the first Covid 19 lockdown, I joined PURE Arts Group. A [...]
Bespoke Versus Ready-made Picture Frames
Generally there are two options when considering framing a piece of work, bespoke or ready-made. The main difference between the two is that bespoke picture frames are designed and hand-made specifically to present your work at its best; ready-made frames [...]
“Exposed” a Unique Art Exhibition
It’s been an amazing experience, actually being a part of an art exhibition in my own right. Not only represented in the artist’s work that I’ve framed, but actually representing myself, my business and my skills. It started way back [...]