The Custom Picture Framer Blog
Matthew Borgen Opening March 24th, 2017 at The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster, NJ
We've once again been fortunate enough to help put together an exhibition for artist Matthew Borgen. His work will be displayed at The Center for Contemporary Art's Spring International Juried Exhibition running March 24 – June 10 with an opening reception on...
Not All Picture Frames are Created Equal
At Custom Picture Framer of Glenside, we like to build frames that stand the test of time. Some modern framing aesthetics call for mouldings that are VERY thin. In fact, some are so thin they cannot support the weight of a framing package (art, matting, backing and...
Frame Something Old and Worn? You Bet!
Frame something old and worn? You bet! Just like a threadbare stuffed animal or your favorite pair of weekend jeans, the “flaws” of a piece of art or memorabilia become its storytelling character.
Thomas Brummett Photographs
We recently had the opportunity to frame two large Thomas Brummett photographs for a client. For these beautiful pieces, we chose a sleek modern treatment which included a grey maple shadow box frame by Picture Woods, a raised float mount on a neutral grey mat and...
Vintage Advertising Posters
We recently framed a few ad posters from the early to mid 20th century: a “Monaco” poster by artist J Ramel, a “Martini & Rossi” by Marcello Dudovich, and a WWI “Liberty Bond” poster (artist unknown) . Consider for a moment the temporary nature of advertisement...
Playing With A Full Deck
Here's a piece that was finished last month (January, 2015). It was QUITE INVOLVED as each card of a pinochle deck had to be individually positioned and mounted. It turned out looking really amazing! "A collaborative project with participants at NewCourtland Life at...
Glenside-Weldon Photograph Framing
Here's a photograph by Jim Gimpel called "Swings at Glenside-Weldon". It's presented in the Larson-Juhl "Anvil" collection.
“The Castle” at Arcadia University Gets Some Artwork
We were pleased to do some framing for the President of Arcadia University over the past few months. Some went to her residence, and some to her office in "The Castle"...good stuff!
Reframing a Bo Bartlett
Last month, we reframed a portion of the Arcadia University permanent collection. One of the pieces was "Charlatan" done by Bo Bartlett in 1981. Check out the reinforced strainer on this one...rock solid! Check out the Bo Bartlett website to view his latest work.
Latest Framing for Manifesto Vintage Art
Rob at Manifesto Vintage Art is always bringing in, well...AMAZING VINTAGE ART! He's at The People's Store in Lambertville, NJ so stop in and check out the latest additions to his great vintage collection. Here's the latest stuff:
“Derelict Maine Homestead” by Clarence Yates
Watercolor artist Clarence Yates has brought several of his "Derelict Maine Homestead" pieces in for framing...they are hauntingly beautiful!
Archival Needlepoint Framing
It takes many, many hours to finish a needlepoint piece. Do you know how your framer handles the blocking and stretching? We make sure to do no harm to your work of art, and use only archival methods that are completely reversible. The block and stretch is done on...