Original Artwork and Prints

Because art is created on a wide variety of materials, care must be taken to frame each art-piece using the correct materials and methods specific for that materials longevity, especially if it has emotional or possible monetary value.

Paper art is particularly vulnerable to damage and conservation methods are recommended.

Creatively framed, even a cheap print or poster can become a beautiful feature in a room.

The examples below illustrate how creative techniques help create memorable art-pieces.

two photos framed differently
original
print
limited edition print
Antique map
limited edition print
talented child's pencil sketch
Okaiwa bay
Print

A painted bevel was used as a design element
Antique portrait on white glass

Conservation methods were used to help preserve this delicate piece of historick artwork for future generations
Framed Print

For the office of the company that administers the artist's trust
Original artwork

Conservation materials used, as well as a gorgeous frame, double matboard and ink-line
Two similar prints framed differently

The photo shows how two images can be framed entirely differently, yet both look gorgeous. The one on the left plays with shadows. The one on the right echoes the colours of the image with the frame, painted ink-line + coloured mat board
Original

Carving on mat-board is subtle and edifies this image
Original

Hand finished moulding and painted inner mat-board
Print

The carving on the matboard is fitting for this old fashioned picture
Original portrait

Two mat-boards and foiled slip
Pencil sketch

Textured foil slip and pencil line on matboard
Original

Three mat boards
Original

Two mat-boards and an ink line were used
Print

The two mat-boards were cut to follow the gold foiled print's outline
Print

Float mounted
Original

Water cut handmade paper is used to echo the rough texture of paper used for artwork
Print

Hand finished moulding and carving on mat-board echoing a design on the print
Original

Black and white mat-board are cut to follow the wing
Print

Roses were carved into the top mat-board. Four mat-boards were used for fine slithers of colour
Original

White wash-line and ink-line
Original pastel

Daisies on black board-white wash and ink line on black mat-board subtly draws attention to artwork
Original painting

Black and silver frame and black mat-board
Print

This was a cheap print, that was mounted, cut and floated. The mat-board was gold leafed and cut to follow the print's shape and the glass is etched.
Limited edition

Black and red frame, triple mat-board
Papyrus

Two fillets used: one as an inner frame and one in between the two mat boards.
Original

Two mat boards, an ink line and wash line
Signed print

One mat boards with v-groove
Original sketch

Two mat boards
Print

Two painted panels and an ink line on the mat board
Original

Painted panel and ink line
Original

Painted panel
Pencil Sketch

3D double beveled mat and silver foiled line
Print

Two mat boards: two painted panels and ink line on top one
Print

Three mat boards
Original

Three mat boards used
Print

Two frames used and the outer mat board is carved
Original

Three mat boards
Original

Three mat boards and an ink line used
Watercolour

Two mat boards with feathered handmade paper
Original artwork

Ink-line and bevel painted
Before and after

The one on the right is after re-framing. The collage had interesting sections that were covered by the original mat board. Exposing them resulted in a unique final product
Print

Hand finished frame and painted mat board bevel to match
Framed water colour by a local artist

Conservation methods and products were used, to ensure that this lovely piece is better preserved for posterity.
Fun piece

Lovely bright colours were used to frame this delightful colourful piece
Two originals framed to match

The corrugated board and painted bevel give a nice finishing touch
Original

A wash-line was used as a decorative element

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