Buckhead Custom Frames

Picture frame estimates...

As Atlanta's preferred framer, we got a lot of emails asking for quotes and estimates for custom picture framing projects.  And while we're happy to oblige when we can, each project is different, and the best way to get an accurate picture frame estimate is to visit us in person with your artwork/framing project.  Here's a quick overview of our custom picture frame estimate and consultation process:

• We start off by asking where you are planning to show the artwork/project.  This is an important question as the answer sets the scope of questions we ask next.  We may ask follow on questions such as "Will this piece be a centerpiece or compliment another piece of artwork?"  All of these questions help us eliminate needless framing options so that we're not wasting your time or money.
• We then do a quick walk through of the custom framing process explaining the importance of each material used in the custom frame.  This includes the backing, types of glass, matboard, and of course the frame itself.  We usually skip this step for our frequent customers! ;)
• We then do a few mockups of matboard and frames to show you how color and materials compliment your artwork.  We regularly ask for your opinion/feedback so that we can identify the perfect combination.  This is an iterative process, but we can usually get to the perfect mockup in a few minutes.
• Once we identify the perfect set of custom frame materials for your project, we then work with you on your budget for the project.  We ask this question last because we want to make sure that we get your unbiased view and thoughts on the perfect custom frame.  We always meet our customers budget expectations as we sell our frames at the lowest prices in Atlanta.
• Lastly, we work with you on a convenient time for you to pick up your project.  Some of our customers maybe out of town for a month, whereas others may need their project done the next day.  We work on your schedule.

Oh, did I mention that the consultation process usually takes about 15 minutes on average?  So stop by our Atlanta Buckhead Store today!  There's plenty of free parking and we're easy to find.

If you can't come in for a consultation, please email us at bhcfstore@gmail.com with your estimate request by going to this page and we'll respond in 24 hours. 

Ye Olde Maps from Europe!

Here are a few hand painted maps recently purchased from London.  They're roughly from the early 19th century and are very detailed.  Below are the few we have left in stock.  Feel free to email us if you have questions.

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Shag Shag Shag

I have to admit after seeing them, I'm a huge fan of Shag's work.  For those of you who don't know him, Josh Agle, better known as Shag, is a painter with a particular taste for exotica, early sixties guitar instrumentals, and vintage movie and television themes.

Also an avid tiki collector, Shag's love for tikis and primitive art has helped define a distinct style which  is quickly becoming recognizable as "Shag Art." The themes of his paintings are based on vintage sources and ideas, yet his sharp, illustrative approach is unmistakably his own. the artist is intrigued mostly with the period between 1958 and 1966; its music, fashions,  advertising, and celebrities. Shag's work is always characterized by a level of craftsmanship and cleanliness uncommon in most visual art today, heavily influenced by graphic designer Saul Bass and cartoonist Gene Deitch.

We have a few of his limited edition prints in stock so stop by and check em out.

Regards,
Sue

UPDATE: The tiki girl (orange one) has been sold!

Civil War Era Map

Happy New Year!  What better way to celebrate than with art!  We just got a shipment of Civil War era maps that would make a great addition to any Civil War buff's collection.  Stop by and check them out. 

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Here's a close up...