Framing should be enjoyable, fun and indulgent for the soul.
I guess I always knew that one day it would happen. Im sad but also so proud of the courageous move our amazing Grace is taking. There was never a question that fine art has been Grace's passion and calling. Like frames are for me, art is the air Grace breathes. Although framing has become a major influence in her journey, fine art would always be the ultimate destiny…
After calling numerous framers who were unable to work with her, Desley came to ARTIS PURA with her special framing needs. Having been fighting ovarian cancer for years, she wanted to create beautiful pieces, framed in a unique way as a lasting memory for her grandchildren. ARTIS PURA brainstormed with her and devoted ourselves to making each framed piece of needlework truly reflective of Desley's love for her grandkids.
Often we have pieces that come to us that many would term as "ready for the bin". They appear to be beyond repair and look as though even Lifeline would reject them. Sometimes though these pieces are far more valuable than meets the eye…
It felt so satisfying to sign off the last few units of my apprenticeship the other day. To be able to say that I am a Qualified Picture Framer feels both comfortable and thrilling…
Why fabric in framing? Unlike paper mounts fabric has an intensity of colour and added texture that can bring a piece to life. For example war medals and other metallic objects pop when mounted to a fabric as opposed to a paper mount. By choosing the perfect fabric you can enhance the texture and lustre of the work being framed…
One of the challenges as a picture framer is being able to frame something you have never framed before. No matter how many years you have been working at the craft there is always something that will be brought in by a client that can have you scratching your head…
It is well know that I love antique frames and am passionate about their conservation and place in our modern times. I love the challenge of hunting down a period correct frame for a client and the second challenge of bringing it back from the brink as often, due to age and mistreatment, the frames are in a terrible state…
Have you ever bought an inexpensive souvenir from a holiday and wondered what you will do with it when you arrive home? Have you just put it away in a draw where it is forgotten and gathering dust? These tokens are not generally of any great financial value but the memories attached to them are priceless…
Recently I was approached by a picture framing friend of mine to be apart of a special project started by ex pat Brisbane artist, Jason Swain. Jason decided that his skills as an artist would be best put to use doing something special for the families of our fallen soldiers from Afghanistan. Jason decided to paint the portraits of these men and then gift them to the families left behind…
Recently we were approached by a young lady, Hayley, drumming up support from local Woolloongabba businesses in her mission to raise funds for The World Youth Education Trust. Hayley is hosting a charity trivia night raising funds for the organisation and her major fundraising effort where she will climb Mt Kilimanjaro…
