Praise for a new restaurant

Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to get away from the shop for a few hours to go on a bike ride.
Mary O'Donnell (she owns Mary's Closet) asked me if I'd like to go for a bike ride with her and a couple of friends. They go once a week around Presque Isle Park and then stop somewhere different each week for a bite to eat.

This time we went to COCO's (formerly The Shores Restaurant) and had an outstanding meal. I had the Chicken Ashley. It was amazing! The other girls had Salmon, and they did love their dinner too!

Definately going back soon!!!

Hand-painted lightswitch plates

Framers helping Framers

framers helping framers

This video link is about a custom picture framer in Carson City, NV who fell very ill and almost lost her frame shop. A group of framers from around the world have stepped forward to help her.

Our newest frames

We have a bunch of new (and very cool) frames to choose from.

Other than that, I have been back to painting on light switch plates. Again, I'll post some pics soon, hee, hee.

new art

Edmund Fitzgerald
Original Watercolor framed is available
23x17 Print matted $50 (image 11x17)
9.5x11.5 Print matted $25 (image 4.5x6.5)



Marquette Ore Dock
Framed 6x12 original is available
23x14.5 Print Matted $50 (image 8.5x17)
11.5x8.5 Print Matted $25 (image 6.5x3)

new local artist

Here is an original acrylic painting of the Marquette Lighthouse, by me! Stacie DuWaldt.

My husband and I own Art of Framing here in downtown Marquette.
Prints will be available around April 10, 2008.
The original painting is for sale at 149 W. Washington St.
Call 906-228-7719 or stop in Mon-Fri 9:30-6:00, Sat 9:30-3:00 :)

This is why I love this business!

March 3, 2008


Marquette Chamber Of Commerce
501 S. Front Street
Marquette, Michigan 49855


To Whom It May Concern,

For the past couple of years, we have been trying to locate a picture, “Sailing the Straits” by Kathleen Chaney Fritz. This print has special meaning to us, and we inquired in shops and galleries, searched the internet, emailed numerous art galleries and framing shops and even contacted the artist hoping to locate one – to no avail.

In July 2007, while traveling in the UP and visiting the Marquette area, we had a really wonderful experience and would like to share it with you. The downtown area was having a sidewalk sale and, while strolling down Washington Street, we came across the “Art of Framing” Store. As usual, we asked if they had the print by Chaney-Fritz. They did not, but the owner Stacie DuWaldt carried customer service a step further. With nothing to gain financially for her business, she continued to offer knowledge and assistance. In the past, she had worked for an art store in Kalamazoo that carried Chaney-Fritz prints and offered to call that store to see if they had “Sailing The Straits”. Being from Grand Rapids, and having already talked with the artist’s husband who lives in the area, we thought it unlikely any print would be found. While we waited, Stacie contacted the Kalamazoo store (at her expense) and, to our amazement, located the picture and had it held for us. Upon returning home, we had it mailed directly to our
house. Thank you Stacie DuWaldt!

The picture has now been framed and hangs in a prominent place in our home. We are thrilled, at long last, to have acquired it; but in addition, it has become a symbol of our Marquette trip (a lovely town with warm people). A place we will surely want to visit again.

Sincerely,

Kaye & Dave Chamberlain
Grand Rapids, MI
Cheboygan, MI

Cc: Stacie DuWaldt
Mayor Tourville

Getting married? Having a 25th anniversary party?

Art of Framing can prepare a super fun "framed" guest book
for your wedding, 25th/50th anniversary, sweet 16 birthday, any party!



This is fun because you can place your favorite picture in the mat opening.
Your guests will have a blast signing the mat in any which way they want.
We did one for my in-laws 25th Wedding Anniversary party and they have it hanging in their living room. It looks really classy the way we framed it and they love it!

UP 200 ~ 2008

It's that time again. Washington Street is already closed and the big trucks are dumping a trail of snow for the UP 200 race!!

Look for our banner that looks like this one, on a dogsled team. We sponsored a team again for the 4th year in a row. :)


and you can purchase these neat UP 200 mats at our shop.

Local Artist NITA ENGLE

Nita Engle is a local artist. Her watercolor paintings are of places found in the deep woods of Marquette, MI. Here are a few of the many, many, many prints we have here at Art of Framing. :)


"May Skies Renewal"


"September Passage"


"Silver Water Mooring"


"Bright River"

To view more available prints click HERE
Stop in or call us!!!! 906-228-7719

Extended Holiday Hours 2007

We are open 7 days a week until Christmas!
Call us with any questions 906-228-7719

Monday - Wednesday 9:30-6:00
Thursday and Friday 9:30-7:00
Saturday 9:30-5:00
Sunday 12:00-4:00

Happy Holidays!
Stacie and Tom

Framing a Jersey or two...

OK, so I might be a little obsessed...

...with the work of Charley Harper.
We now have notecards by him, Edie (his wife) and son Brett.
Each member of this family has a unique style of their own.

They are such a nice family, too.

A day in the life of a picture framer (part 1)

Ever wonder what it's like to be a picture framer?
6:45 am
I wake up slowly and get suited for an hour of Tae Bo with Billy Blanks.

8:00 am
Grab a yogurt and mix Grape Nuts into it.
(and hope my teeth don't break from the crunchy)
~~~UPDATE~~~~
I no longer eat grape nuts, *sob*
My teeth, in fact, HAVE been breaking.
Ahhhh... the joys of getting older.

8:15 am
Shower.

9:00 am
Get my husband (Tom) and Perry (shop dog) in the car for the 10 minute drive to town.

9:10 am
Open the shop ~ Turn on Computer/air compressor/get a coffee, yum

9:30 am
Phone rings. It's a solicitor. Hang up before they try to get you to say "Yes, this is the owner"
Those solicitors will take that one simple word "yes" and use it to sign you up for everything you don't want. I find it's just best to hang up.

10:30 am
My Favorite Marquette artist comes in. Carol Papaleo, she owns Art UP Style.
Carol has a few "new paintings" she needs framed. Helping her at the design table is great!
We chose some nice matting and added a v-groove, and a "gun-metal grey" metal frame.

10:45am
I get moving on a really wonderful and slightly complex framing.
It involves 6 metals and 14 photos. Designing a layout for this came quite easy for me.
This framing also needed to have some calligraphy done, to describe what kind of animal it was.
I work on the calligraphy for about 1 hour, then I realize I need to go move my car!
I just can't see myself getting a parking permit, so I go and move the car every 2 hours.
Picture will be posted soon. TA-DA! PICTURES!! :)

A frame job with a story

Recently, one Mother brought us her sons "airborne" course certificate, wings (pin), a photo and patches to be framed. He told his Mom "This is something I'm really proud of, could you have it framed?" She brought it in and said to us, "Do it how you think looks the best". And we did :)
We choose a wood frame that resembled a camouflage texture (kind of) and a black mat that cuts on a BLUE core. From there, we added a v-groove in order to tie all the ingredients together!
It looks so awesome. She literally shrieked with delight when she picked it up. I LOVE it when that happens.

Great time...

...for you to bring in anything you need framed!

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and you probably are in the mood for something new and totally fresh for your walls at home.

Why come here for framing?
You'll get:
1) Extra personal attention
2) Matting and framing advice (to match your decor, if you like)
3) A free "Art of Framing" pencil. WOW :)
4) We'll make sure you feel comfortable and relaxed while your'e here.
5) You might get inspired to paint something yourself!
~ We have a nice big selection of art supplies.
~ We'll even help you with painting/drawing techniques for free!!!! no kidding!!!!!!!

Have a great day,

Stacie
906-228-7719
Mon - Fri 9:30-6:00
Sat 9:30-3:00
Or call and we can be here when it's good for you ;)

*Charley Harper* 1922-2007

I am so very crushed to say that Charley Harper has passed away.
Obituary
When I called Harper Studios to place an order on June 5th they told me that Charley was in the hospital. Pneumonia. MY HEART SUNK. I called again on the 18th, that's when they told me he was gone.

A ONE OF A KIND artist.
*sniffle*sob* He will be missed. *sniffle*sob*

You will love Charley Harper Prints!

Art of Framing has them here and now!!

"Isle Royal National Park Poster"
$45 unframed


















"Michigan Audubon Society Poster"
$35 unframed



















"October Edibles"
$50 unframed












"Pack Pact"
21x21
Artist Proof Signed and Numbered Print

More lovely Charley Harper prints

"Chickadee Calisthetics"
$50 unframed
$150 framed as is










"Chimney Chums"
$50 unframed




















"Claire De Loon"
15x20 Signed and Numbered Print












"Sugar Free"
23x15 Artist Proof/Signed and Numbered








"Hummingbird Homemaker"
$50

Pounded bark art Framing

A brand new customer of ours brought in a 48x96 piece of aboriginal art (this is shredded bark, that's been pounded, pressed and pieced together in sections) they wanted framed.

This project proved to be a bit of a challenge because we were to "float mount" the art onto the backer board. We came up with a very strong hinging technique that will not harm the art, but will also hold the piece in place for years and years to come.

We used a 4" wide Larson Juhl frame that has a beautiful finish that totally resembles raw bark.

It took us 3 full work days and 4 trips - in one day- to Menards (for extra bracing support bars,etc).
The entire framing ended up weighing 60 lbs.