“The Familiar and Fantastic”- a T.W.I.G. display through August 31, 2019
Through the millennia, artists have used their talents to reflect the human condition surrounding them. Benton Spruance (1904 – 1967) was a pioneering lithographer whose body of work spans roughly 50 years. He regularly referenced classical myths, bible verse, and the...
How’s It Hanging?
Walls. Sure, they keep your roof up. But most importantly, it’s where you hang your framed artwork! Get ready, because it’s time to review some common hanging methods you’re likely to encounter. You may already be familiar with the sawtooth hanger, sometimes...
Focus On – MATBOARDS
Terms like “acid-free” and “archival” are tossed around fairly often in the art world, but what do they really mean? And how can you be sure that the materials in closest contact with your precious artwork won’t do harm over time? Well, you can start by consulting...
Focus on – MOUNTING
In the world of custom framing, mounting is the method used to secure your artwork onto a backing board within the frame. There are a number of ways we achieve this, but for now we’ll be focusing on a technique called “dry mounting.” Dry mounting is different from...