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.

funtional art...

I started painting lightswitch plates for myself for home, then I thought "how fun it would be for everyone to have a chance at owning their little piece of functional art". (and you don't even have to frame it!!) :)
So, I've been painting a few lightswitch plates. Here's some pictures of a few I've done.

They are super fun and if you have a special scene or photo you want me to paint from, I can totally do that.

The single switch price at $20-$30 and the doubles price at $35-$45

wow-whoooo It's been a long time

Geez, I sure havent kept up my blog here!
It has been so cold lately, all I want to do is stay indoors!

I just wanted to say if anyone has any questions about prices for custom picture framing, we'd love to have you pop-in the shop here and we can look at different framing styles and offer you a quote. Free of charge! and it's fun!

We will be more than happy to work with you if you have a certain budget your'e trying keep with.
Of course we want your picture to look the BEST it can be.

There are NEW frames choices available.

We recieved several new frame styles this past week.
They are all distributed by Larson Juhl, a quality line of frames.
I will post some pictures soon!!

All the kiddies will be coming downtown for Halloween soon and we've stocked up on bags and bags of candy! I love seeing all the costumes, although I'm not real big into dressing up, I do get a big kick out of seeing everyone else. :)

Also, we're getting ready for Ladies Night, which is Thursday, November 16.
You can sign up for prizes and eat some snacks!
You're also welcome to fill out a wish list, that we will mail to your "Santa".
So, print out some of your personal address labels (this will make it faster for you to enter your name for prizes and such) for the super fun-filled night.
See you soon or just stop on in to chat!

Art Stroll 2006

Remember!!
Art Stroll 2006 is October 5th, 5-8pm.

We have several Nita Engle's on display that are out of print.
Some are very rare and hard to find.

Stop by for hors d'voeurse!!

This was a really nice project we worked on recently.

A gentleman brought in a wonderful collection of his grandfathers WWI memorabilia.
Which included:
~~ A Soldiers diary, (we scanned the last entry made and put in a "mini-frame" within the frame),
~~ Also, a postcard sent to his mother, saying their had ship arrived safely
Among other items were:
~~ Photos, including very well taken care of panaramic photo of his grandfathers company.

Very rewarding job to be given the pleasure of designing.

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! :)

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