and why do harlequins often look so whimsical and sad? This poor little chap sure had reason to be. He’s an original design for a stained glass window from the 1960s and I was asked to reframe him. He arrived squashed in the original frame, much too small for his scale. The minute moulding [...]
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 than just being stuck to the fridge or taped to a kitchen cupboard door? [...]
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 industry has massively improved over recent years and it can seem like a minefield. Certainly [...]
“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 experience gave me the perfect opportunity to practise video and to learn how to edit [...]
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 well-established, professionally run organisation founded by marketing expert Lesley Samms. It’s no coincidence that Lesley [...]
If you missed it and would like to listen to our interview, here is a link to the podcast. Hear about Judith Herbert’s amazing background, how she and husband Victor work together to bring originality, style and class to Hythe High Street, and to your home. The story amazingly includes me, my history where I came from [...]
Seriously this is the largest piece of work I have framed to date. Measuring 143cm X 80cm and finishing at 170cm X 99cm “Adam’s Back” was a welcome challenge to complete in my compact and bijou workshop. It was a privilege and a pleasure to work on this stunning graphite and wash drawing by Claire [...]
My question would be “Why wouldn’t you?” If you’ve bought a piece of artwork it’s obviously had an affect on you, enough to invest your hard earned cash in it. If you like it that much you should enjoy it for as long as possible. Not only does mounting and framing visually enhance your [...]
