Living Barbados Magazine November 2014 Edition November 2014 edition | Page 55

Kelly Gibson is the owner of
The Frame & Art Co. and her friendly
manner and knowledge of framing
is guaranteed to make your framing
experience enjoyable.
Photography by Stephanie Knaggs

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Why should i custom frame?

One of the best reasons to custom
frame your personal and wellloved works of art is that a professional
picture framer has the skills and materials necessary to protect, preserve and
enhance the things you care about and
want to showcase in a way that reflects
your unique sense of style.
Additionally, a professional framer has a
well trained eye for choosing the right
frame and mat to bring out the beauty of
your art. By using well practiced guidelines a framer can produce a beautiful,
well-balanced framing presentation that
enhances the work of art without overpowering it.

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How to choose the right design?

The first thing you will want to do
is bring your artwork or memorabilia
into our store to discuss your framing tastes
and needs with one of our design specialists. With over 2,500 custom frame choices,
500 mat colors/textures and over a dozen
types of glazing options the possibilities are
endless. However, the best framing designs
are created based on a conversation about
your tastes, the intended hanging location,
and what it is that you are having framed.
From here, we will be able to ensure that
the design is customized for your piece in
regards to style, aesthetics, and budget. To
ensure design satisfaction, we offer a thirty
day Design Guarantee
on all custom framing, so if you get your
piece home and are
not thrilled with the
design, return it within 30 days, and we
will replace it using
equal value materials,
for FREE.

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What is conservation/
preservation framing?

When you frame an original
piece of art, everything that
is done to it should be reversible.
This means that anything that adheres to the art should be able to
be removed without leaving a trace
of its contact. In addition, all materials (mat board, backing, hinges,
tape, etc.) should be completely
pH-neutral and acid-free. Finally,
the glazing should filter at least
95% of UV rays to prevent the fading of your art. Once original art
has faded from poor UV protection
or yellowed from the acidic content found in inferior materials, the
piece is permanently damaged.

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Do you sell artwork?

Yes, The Frame & Art Co.
supports locally inspired
artists by housing a small art
gallery within our store, in which
we host artist receptions several
times a year.

Art by Cathy Alkins

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