Posts Tagged ‘floating frames’
Stephen Magsig at George Billis Gallery in NYC
When I think about the conventions of painting — a tradition I respect immensely — I notice that my concern has always been with the interplay of light and structure” says artist Stephen Magsig. “Light, since it defines everything, is what my work is about — how light changes things, how it inflects the surfaces…
Read MoreKatie Weiss at Prince Street Gallery in Chelsea
The Prince Street Gallery will present an exhibition of paintings and monoprints with the title “City Light” by Katie Weiss from March 24 through April 18. Ms. Weiss, who lived in New York City for over 30 years, has always been interested in the overall sense of space, light, shadows and movement of figures in…
Read MoreA primer on adding acrylic protection on an oversize painting
We are getting more and more requests from our clients to custom mill frames that will accommodate acrylic to protect their valuable paintings. This was a challenging project but I think you will agree the results speak for themselves. We are documenting a project for a client that has a large painting that he wanted…
Read MoreDavid Ridgway “Orcas… Familiar Spots”
Renowned Pacific Northwest painter David Ridgway, a resident of Orcas for more than ten years before relocating to Bellingham, continues his passion for “all things Orcas.” His new oil paintings illustrate this intense love and intimate relationship with the island, its landmarks and most especially its people. Ridgway paints much of his work “plein aire,”…
Read MoreKes Woodward exhibit in Anchorage Alaska
Kesler Woodward, the widely recognized Alaska artist from Fairbanks, will be featured in a solo exhibition at the blue.hollomon gallery. Woodward is best known for his paintings of birch trees and the northern landscape. This new body of work provides his birch tree “portraits” and his personal view of the Alaska landscape in a range…
Read MoreWe’ve just broken our record for how big a frame we can make – 60 1/8″ x 241 7/8″
“Just wanted to say thanks again for the great job on those last two large frames. Top notch product and team that you guys have. They both were installed today and the clients were very pleased!” Steve Gamler StudioMule www.studiomule.com We would like to return the compliment to Steve and say, “Bravo!” The amount of…
Read MoreMarketing tips from a pro
Ginny Herzog, a long time customer, just ordered some frames for 6 original artworks that are being sent to Malaysia. I thought it would be interesting to learn more about how she made the connections and how she markets her work. In addition, I asked her what advice she could share with other artists that…
Read MoreObjects of Desire Michael Beck at Paul Thiebaud Gallery in San Francisco
Objects of Desire by Michael Beck opens the fall season at the Paul Thiebaud Gallery in San Francisco. Though not necessarily depictions of items coveted by the masses, they are a curious group of subjects— sailboats, cars, trucks, amusement park rides, and dolls—all antique toys, desired at certain ages and in certain eras. Beck’s explores…
Read MoreStephen Magsig at George Billis Gallery
“When I think about the conventions of painting — a tradition I respect immensely — I notice that my concern has always been with the interplay of light and structure,” says artist Stephen Magsig. “Light, since it defines everything, is what my work is about — how light changes things, how it inflects the…
Read MoreMichael Rich at Chace-Randall Gallery
Painting is an imperative act. A contemporary force with the weight of historical precedent behind it, painting has offered me a language of authentic authorship. Issues of representation and abstraction, form or formlessness concern me less than experiences which derive from a sustained investigation. In the studio, my inner dialog guides an exploration of the…
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