The Art & Framing Council is a non-profit organization of manufacturers, distributors, publishers and retailers working together to raise consumer awareness of art and custom framing and inspire consumers to buy and custom frame more art.

When should you invest in custom picture framing? According to the Art & Framing Council, a non-profit industry organization, a custom framer is always the right choice if the piece is precious to you. “Most of us know that valuable original art or limited edition prints should be custom framed, and today’s professional framers can frame just about anything, from priceless art to a special t-shirt,” said Kimberly Ahern, executive director of the Art & Framing Councill.

Framing Tips & Trends

According to The Art & Framing Council, these are the

10 items you should always take to a custom framer:

1.     College Diploma

2.     Original Art and Limited Edition Prints

3.     Family Portraits

4.     Art You Buy On Your Travels

5.     Your Special Favorite Kids Drawings

6.     Collections (stamps, coins, miniatures, etc.)

7.     Photographs of Great Moments (Sports, vacations)

8.     Bridal Portrait

9.     Baby Portraits

10.   Special Newspaper or Magazine Clippings

“But people forget that value is not just about money. If you have something you want to preserve, you should invest in custom framing. Pictures of your children and special pictures by your children become lifelong treasures. A story about your son’s soccer triumph in the local paper will have real meaning for you after he’s grown. Portraits of your kids can never be re-shot. And as for a college diploma, you paid thousands and thousands of dollars to get it. Doesn’t it deserve a good frame?”

Framing trends - as stated on The Art & Framing Council's website at www.artandframingcouncil.org -

"The Silver Revolution
Silver makes a shining work of art out of almost anything framed, which is why silver frames are now the rage. A variety of ornate silver-toned frames, including carved mouldings and wide, layered-look framing, are available with finishes ranging from sleek and shiny to matte or distressed."

"Illusions Of Grandeur
Classic, ornate frames are not just for the Old Masters anymore. Carved frames are making a comeback and taking their place on the walls of America's most sophisticated homes. Professional framers now offer a wonderful range of woods, of colors and textures, silver and gold-tones, and many mixed media mouldings that add up to real design interest."

"Small Art, Big Impact
Small art in large frames is one of the hottest trends in picture framing. It's also great way to create decorating drama. If you love it, flaunt it, - no matter if "it" is a tiny antique, a special wallet-size photo or even a rare postage stamp. Professional framers are surrounding small pieces with large mats, using more than one mat, or sometimes building a frame within a frame to achieve the look. The result is a much larger piece which draws the eye powerfully to the art object and gives it added impact."

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