Esprit Decor Gallery & Framing Blog
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January 8, 2018
THE IMAGE IS THE ROADMAP!
To use a Star Trek metaphor, our "Prime Directive" is that the goal of great framing is to focus attention on the artwork. Over the years, many of our clients have come to trust our design acumen to the point that they simply drop off the work and say, "We'll pick it up when you give us a call."
Here is a "Prime" example. Using the colors and bold graphics of this awesome limited edition serigraph commemorating the Rolling Stones Concert in Havana, we chose matting and framing that integrated the image and the framing so it became a natural extension of the artwork, which proves that at Esprit Decor, "You Can Always Get What You Want!"
Waiting for Fall to Fall
When you think of custom framing, most people think of oils, watercolors, prints and the like. True enough, but at Esprit Decor Gallery, we are often asked to frame dimensional objects: rugs, sports jerseys, military medals, pistols, swords, tickets, and other decorative memorabilia. Here's a case in point. A client brought in an alabaster angel musician that had languished outdoors for a number of years, and upon consideration, she decided to bring it indoors, spruce it up a bit and hang it in a place of honor. In consultation with Robert, our Gallery Director, she chose a lovely heliotrope ribbed fabric for the angel to float on, complemented by a tasteful and understated dark burgundy oval frame. Dare I say that it turned out heavenly? You be the judge:
