An article to read

Here is a link to an article I heard about from the Detroit Free Press.
It's about Nita Engle, we all know her, we all love her art.
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060709/FEATURES01/607090485

Also, I'd like to mention to ya'll, that if you find a fantastic print at
Art on the Rocks, and it needs to be framed or matted, bring 'er on in.
We will take of you, and your artwork.

Have a great day!

Stacie and Tom
phone: 906-228-7719
email: artofframing@hotmail.com

New frames

NEW line of frames available!!!
This is the Casablanca collection by Max Moulding http://www.maxmoulding.com/index.php
Stop in and check out our new frame selections!

BIG MOTH

We got to work this morning and found this big guy in our doorway.
I looked him up on the internet and he is called a Cecropia Moth.
They are not usually seen in the day, because they seem to only fly at night.
~ So the birds don't eat them.
He fluttered around for a few minutes and then he took off across the street.

Say! If any of you have an unusual insects (naturally expired please, hee hee)
why don't you bring them in so we can frame it.
That would be a really neat way to display your bugs.

Guess who I saw?!

I was standing in line at Super One Foods in Marquette and in front of me checking out was...
NITA ENGLE!!!

Yep, it was definately her.

It was pretty cool.

SPORTS FANS!!

We love framing your sports memorabilia.

Whether its for your game/rec room, bar room, or living room we can design a framing that will be sure to turn heads.
PLUS... you will see the envy in your buddy's eyes when they see how cool it looks to frame a baseball jersey in the shape of a ball field!

OR... if your child is really into sports, why not frame their awards, pins, medals, photos, bibs in a nice shadowbox. Your kid would be thrilled to show off their achievements to their friends when it's hanging on their bedroom wall!

WHAT ABOUT... that ONE time you got a hole-in-one at the golf tournament?? You even have an article clipping from The Mining Journal about your glorious hole in one. We can put all of that information in a small shadowbox style framing. You can hang it anywhere in your house. Your bathroom! Your rec room! Your hallway!

So, come on in, and let us make your memories last a lifetime.

Talk to Stacie and Tom 228-7719

NMU STUDENTS

All NMU students receive 10% off framing (art for shows only)
You also get 10% off Art Supplies.
Believe me, our prices are better than the BIG BOX store.
If you happen to find something that is a better price elsewhere, come in, prove it to me, and you'll still get 10% off!

Also, if you have your own mat board cut to size, and you need an opening cut into it, we only charge $2 per opening. Usually, we can do it for you in the same day.

Hours
MON- FRI 10-5:30
SAT 10-3:00
228-7719

"If we see green, you save green!"

I should have posted this sooner, but for the month of March "If we see green, you save green!"
In other words, if you bring in artwork (to be framed) that has a shade of green anywhere in the picture you will receive 10% off your framing order.
This offer lasts thru March 31st, 2006

Vintage Art UPDATE

Brownstone Inn brought in this 1947 calendar ad for framing.
They found it behind a dormer wall they were refurbishing.

We chose a beautiful handcrafted frame from the "Bolshoi" collection.
This frame is highlighted by its elegant, timeworn design.

Cheers! to those who bring in these fine works of art.

Nita Engle

Nita Engle is instructing 3 classes here in Marquette this summer.
Location is The Depot, 342 W. Park St.

WATERCOLOR workshop: June 17-19, 2006
WATER, BEACHES (sand): June 24-26, 2006
SNOW PAINTING: August 18-20, 2006

Contact info:
mmutch442@aol.com
nan225@copper.com
Oct-April Ph: 239-731-2785
May-August Ph: 906-345-9548

To view Nita's available prints, click on the link below.
http://www.millpond.com/site/keywordsearchresults-thumb.cfm?offset=1&artkeywords=engle
Art of Framing has several prints and posters in stock, but if there is something you see that we don't have in the shop at the moment, we can order it. It's easy to do!

Start the New Year with Vintage Art

http://www.liebermans.net/ProductandServices/Products/Product.aspx?keywords=vintage

Today we would like to feature "Vintage" Style art for your home.
Above, is a link to different Vintage ad posters. It will display several (probably hundreds) of different styles and themes. Sometimes the Liebermans website can run slow, so if you are on dial-up it will be tortureously slow.

We can always help you in your search for cool Vintage art, all you have to do is let us know!
Call us! Tom or Stacie 228-7719
or
Email us! artofframing@hotmail.com

wonderfully busy

I've been wanting to post more info here!
We are so busy with orders that, I'm afraid I'll have to wait to post anything GOOD until after Christmas weekend.

I do have one artist I want to share with you. He is a photographer and I think he will be making his mark here in Marquette very, very soon. But, alas you'll have to wait for a week or so, as I do need to get his permission to post his art (also to get his images on this here computer).

Have a great holiday! We're taking off on Saturday for Illinois to spend time with Tom's side of the family and we'll be back Tuesday to open shop! :)

art supplies

What's worse? Slivers or Shots.

I pulled a small sliver from my pinky finger today. It reminded me briefly of a framing injury I had in the winter of '97. I was living in Kalamazoo and worked at a shop named Frames and Things. Great place to work.

Anyways, I was trimming some printed charts for Stryker Industries. I was using a very large straight edge ruler, and a very fresh, sharp razor blade. Well, somewhere along the way my left thumb got in the way as I was making a straight pass cutting thru this chart. It all happened so fast and didn't really feel anything until I saw the blood... I remember cursing and apologized to Nellie (my boss) for swearing. I held my hand over the garbage until she got me a rag to wrap around my finger. I needed to get a tetanis shot, just in case, ya know? So, Nellie drove me to her doctor where they bandaged me up real tightly and gave me a shot.

I still have the scar on my thumb, which doesn't look as scary as the story was.

A few of our favorite frames

Metal Frames are not always my favorite type of frame, but this line is sooo cool. They are 11/2" wide and each are made with pure Pewter, Nickle, Persian Gold, Copper, Bronze, Zinc or Iron. Also available in narrower profiles.

Middle Photo: Here is the Antiqua line of frames. Frames shown here are a little over an inch wide, but also available are 2" and 3" wide!
I love how they look like tree bark. This frame looks great on nature inspired pictures.

Bottom Photo: These three frames are from the Bolshoi (Bowl-shoy) Collection and are 3" wide. Go BOL-shoi!

artwork for sale

Title : A Walk in the Woods by Stephen Lyman
43x33.5 Print $35.00 Framed as is $350.00
Title: A Walk in the Woods

I love the frame on this picture. It's from the Mackinaw Collection, made to resemble Birch Bark. The frame is available in 3 sizes, two of which are larger than shown here!

Woof, Sniff, Lick.
I'm Perry, a 10 month old Collie, Springer, and other breeds we don't know mix... I am the Art of Framing shopdog (in training).
I come to work with Tom and Stacie everyday. I get to stay in a big room in the back of the store where I have a couch and TV (so I can watch soap opera's) with lots of toys to shred.
I get too excited when I am around people and would probably try to jump on you to get a closer look/sniff at you. That's why I have my special room in the back.

Look forward to updates about Art of Framing!


Perry

Keeping busy with Christmas

This is our 3rd Christmas with Art of Framing and we are busier than ever! Thank you everyone who comes in. We hope your holidays a wonderful. Just to let everyone know we will be taking custom framing orders right up until December 23rd.