By Paul Cascio,The Guerrilla Framer When I first joined the framing business more than 25 years ago, I had to advertise in the Yellow Pages directory. It was a necessary evil for anyone in a service business. The Yellow Pages directory was the Google of its day. There, consumers searched for services, such as plumbing, transmission repair and, yes, picture…
At this year’s West Coast Art & Frame Expo, renowned custom-framing company Larson-Juhl launched Brushstrokes—a technology that captures the essence of artists’ originals and recreates oil-on-canvas and acrylic paintings in 3-D. “This is a passion of mine, and to see the overwhelmingly positive response at West Coast Art & Frame was amazing,” said Mario Mazzone, Larson-Juhl’s business-development manager. “People get…
By Linda Mariano When we think about the framing industry, we think of mouldings, mats, glass and all the equipment it takes to bring those elements together to create a beautiful frame. Whether it is a piece of artwork, a memento, an award or myriad other things that we want to display, the frame design completes the look. Step into…
Lindsay Cowles: “I am most known for my use of bright, bold color and energetic movement—thereby evoking emotion, stimulating thinking, promoting happiness and inspiration. Fundamental elements of my works are focused on the interplay of color and the layering and texturing of paint.” lindsaycowlesfineart.bigcartel.com
At the beginning of December each year, Miami transforms into a fine-art mecca for tens of thousands of the world’s top artists, galleries, publishers and collectors. If you’re going, pack our guide of what you can expect to see.
At museums across the United States, artists and visitors have embraced the “maker culture” of 3-D printing technology, which allows users to create a physical work of art from a 3-D digital model.
A well-drafted consignment agreement legally protects both the artist and gallery owner and prevents the disappointment that might arise from a lack of clear understanding or expectations.
If you’re one of the many art lovers who are looking for more down-to-earth, wallet-friendly art finds, try these tips.
