Traditional, Modern This charming oil painting is both traditional and modern. The still life subject matter is traditional, yet the composition and paint handling is strikingly contemporary. Its linear arrangement of objects reminds us of Giorgio Morandi’s minimal take on the still life to re-invigorate painting in the early 1900’s. The painting’s thick brush strokes…
Steel Frames and Industrial Content This captivating photograph is full of mischief and drama. The staged composition and the exaggerated lighting give it a theatrical quality that is reminiscent of Americana illustration. The scene particularly references Norman Rockwell and Andy Warhol, but with a dark twist. We sought to match the gritty, industrial textures in…
Using Exotic Woods to Enhance an Artwork Here at Paris Framemakers, we carry a wide array of exotic woods available in natural finishes. These woods offer so much variation in color, texture, and grain pattern! Along with their aesthetic richness, these woods carry rich histories, which can add new depths to the works of art that they…
What Framing can do for your piece: 1940 to 2013 Sometimes a piece of art just needs a makeover. Recently, we framed a lithograph that was was funded by the Works Progress Administration, which was part of FDR’s New Deal program. This particular piece was originally framed in a set and purchased sometime in the…
Lubna Chowdhary’s Ceramic Tiles Lubna Chowdhary (www.lubnachowdhary.co.uk) is a London-based artist who works internationally. She creates richly-colored, modular compositions on tiles through a wide variety of precisely controlled ceramic techniques. Chowdhary’s artwork has been featured in interior and exterior architectural spaces. Her recent commissions include BBC, Conran and Partners, and Bellway Homes. Working in collaboration…