The Artwork

Your art and memorabilia will stay in our studio.   Discount framers send your pieces to a warehouse which may cause accidental damage. At The Framing Studio, everything is under security surveillance and completely insured.

The Design

Margarita Vatis will use color theory and design elements to guide you to various options of framing – possibly including one or some of:

• Mats – Single, double, or triple matting. Hand painted bevels, French matting, painted panel/inlay, suede/linen/natural fibers.
• Fillets – mini-frames within a frame or mat to bring out texture, color and dimension
• Glazing – UV filter glass, clear, reflection control, museum glass
• Mounting
  • dry mounting (for permanently mounting art of little value for flat Presentation)
  • museuem/ archival mounting – reversible mounting techniques that maintain the integrity of the art
  • stretching over bars (canvases)
  • needle art stretching
  • sewing – fragile fabric art; objects
• Liners – typically used for canvases that will be presented w/out mats & glass, although glass can be used b/t frame & liner
• Mouldings (frames) – 1, 2, 3 or more stacked to achieve the desired look or design. (taking into account desired width, depth and design)
• Fit – The appropriate backing & hanging hardware to complete your work of art