Snow, framing, snow, framing!!

 Well, this day has been strange, what with the SNOW!!!

Lucky for me it's been pretty busy today and that's just enough to distract me from looking outside too much  :)

 This beautiful collage design came in today and I just want to say...

Just Say No to adhering your artwork with Double sided tape!!

This was just brought in for re-framing. We are going to carefully remove the rest of the fabric collage and then re-mount it by sewing inconspicuous stitches in places where the needle and thread won't leave holes. Must give this marvelous design some love!!!! ♥ finished pic to come...

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You are invited to our Grand Re-Opening!!!

In celebration of the newest addition to our frame shop we are hosting a grand re-opening this coming Friday, May 10, 9:30am - 5:30pm.... There will be a prize drawing and appetizers!

You are invited to visit our shop and see all of the historic photography from the Superior View collection.

Art of Framing is proud to announce they are carrying on the legacy of Superior View’s Historic Photograph collection. After a month long store remodel, Art of Framing installed the entire selection of historic photographs depicting life in the Upper Peninsula and beyond.

When we heard Jack Deo wanted to retire, we approached him with the idea that we would carry just a few of his best sellers. The more we talked about it, the more we wanted to take the whole collection. Our love of history and Marquette, combined with Custom Picture Framing makes this collaboration a perfect fit.

The change has brought an influx of picture framing orders, particularily antique and vintage collectables, including family photos and local historic relics. Special care is taken with each and every framing order. Conservation quality framing is used in every situation and all items are kept in their original form. Each piece is professionally and carefully handled by owners Stacie and Tom DuWaldt.  If you are in a rush, they feature one hour custom picture framing.

Art of Framing has been in the same location for almost 30 years and the owners have been framing for a combined total of 33 years. The friendly and casual atmosphere, matched with unparalled expertise and creativity makes this frame shop the only place you’ll want to entrust your artwork with.

Art of Framing also features original artwork and unique Birch Bark covered light switch plates made by Stacie. To see some fine examples of framing ideas, check them out on Facebook: Art of Framing of Marquette. You can visit their storefront at 149 West Washington Street, Downtown Marquette. 906-228-7719.

Historic Photos of Marquette and MORE!!!!

Have I mentioned that we are proud to announce that we now carry the entire selection of Superior View's Historic Photograph collection?

Well, we do!!!!

We have historic photos of Marquette by the hundreds...
Also, historic photos of Lighthouses, Freighters and Trains from all over Michigan.
A HUGE collection of historic Logging, and Lumber Camps photos.
Photographs pertaining to all aspects of life in the U.P.  you will find here!

Stop on by Art of Framing to see the grand selection of Historic Photographs from the 1800's to the present.

50% off prints and posters at Art of Framing

You will find sooo many great deals in our prints and posters bins!!!!!
Artists prints like Peter Ellenshaw, Randall Higdon, and Charles Peterson are all HALF off...

We have such a huge selection. So much more than what is pictured here, so before you start looking online stop by Art of Framing. Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30 and Saturday 9:30-3:00

Historic Photos are all set in place!

You'll have to stop on in and see our new store.
We've got the majority of Superior Views historic photos all in place to pick and choose from.

I love these old photos... there are so many to look at!!!!!!

Historic Photos are making their way in!!!!

Here we have installed about a third of the historic photographs from Superior View!!!  

So many great historic photographs to purchase.
8x10 and 11x14 and 16x20...

UPDATE on store remodel to get SUPERIOR VIEWS Historic Photographs

Just a nice quick update on how close we are in putting Superior Views' historic photographs in our shop. 

Our goal to have these legendary photos ready for sale, is 2 weeks!!! Maybe less. 

But I will keep you posted, for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UPAWS fundraiser update

Oh wow!!
What a great turnout for the Silent Auction last week!!!
We raised nearly $2000 for the animal shelter.
Couldn't have done it without everyone who painted, so THANK YOU SOO MUCH!
And to everyone who came to bid on all the original paintings, THANK YOU SOO MUCH, TOO!!!

To check out more pictures head over to UPAWS website

We look forward to sponsoring this again in the future!!!

Your family tree... On the wall

This is one of my dream frame jobs!!!
What a fun idea!!!

Fundraiser for UPAWS!!!!

Bidding starts at 5pm. Ends at 7pm.
All winning bids must be settled before the end of the event 7pm - 8pm
Types of payment accepted: Cash, Check, Visa/MC

New Years Hours

Just a quick note to let you know that we will be closed December 30th - January 1st.
We will reopen January 2nd 9:30 - 5:30

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
There are some exciting changes afoot at Art of Framing... Stay tuned :)

Custom framing for Christmas

When all the others are saying "No", we say "YES, YES, YES!!!
Art of Framing is taking orders for Custom Picture Framing for Christmas right up until December, 22 !!!!!

We have nearly 100 different frame choices in stock and over 400 matting choices in stock, as well. AAAAAnnnnd, if you love a frame we order it only takes a couple of days to get it in. TALK ABOUT INSTANT GRATIFICATION!!! :)

You are sure to find the perfect matting and frame combination for a timeless Christmas gift that will be enjoyed for years and years to come.

So, stop in to Art of Framing
149 West Washington  
Downtown Marquette
906-228-7719

Framing your child's artwork

This is such a great Christmas gift idea for your child. Frame their artwork!!!

Imagine their face lighting up when they see that THEIR artwork is important enough to FRAME!!!!

...or if it's not a gift and you want to just frame it, bring them along and have them be part of the design process!!!  What fun it would be to let them do the choosing... We'll offer our input of course, too. :)

Record turnout at Art of Framing's Ladies Night 2012

WE had 204 painters last night.
That's 100 more than last years count!!!!

Here are some pictures from the event!
Thank you to everybody who participated.

Ladies Night out Downtown Marquette 2012

HEADS up everybody!! November 15th is Downtown Marquette's Ladies Night out!!!!! THIS year we're doing something a little different. We are doing a painting for prizes event with WATERCOLOR paints this year!!!!! (Years past was Acrylic)

You don't need to bring anything at all. We will supply everything. Prizes are randomly drawn, so no artistic ability required!!!!

And we'll have snacks and refreshments!!!!!!!

Hours for this event are 4pm - 8pm

Framing a photo, a painting, a poster, a print, a memory. 

They're all perfect gift ideas for the holidays.

Call or stop in 906-228-7719
149 West Washington St.
Downtown Marquette

Skulls and bones and hearts and motorcycles OH MY!!!!

Just when I think I've seen every style frame out there, I find this fantastic and sometimes shocking line of frames. This is just a handful of the large selection of designs available. You have to see these in person!!!!
Stop by Art of Framing. Downtown Marquette. 906-228-7719

Wood Circle (end cuts) frames - NOT YOUR AVERAGE FRAME

When you want something completely different.

We can make this Wood Circle (end cuts) frame into ANY size you'd like.  These frames look great around a MIRROR, too!!!!!

Two beautiful sold out Nita Engle prints

Here we have a sold out print by Nita Engle titled Daisy Bay. It is a signed and numbered print (485/950). Framed Size: 34 x 28  $800.  SOLD

This is featured with a nice silver metal frame, a traditional white outer mat and soft sage green inner mat. Conservation clear glazing and no tapes or glues were used in mounting the actual print, which will ensure the value of the print forever.

This item is  Now available Unframed only!!!!  $300

Edward B. Greene Freighter painting

I just finished this commissioned painting.

It is an acrylic painting of the Edward B. Greene freighter. Prints are available!!!

Call or stop by Art of Framing

906-228-7719

email: artofframing@hotmail.com

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