From Picture to Print, Mat to Frame; entirety of process done here in-studio, and by hand
My process starts from a simple block of wood.
And then the vision grows to become a finished work of art. Changing and morphing along the way to become something far different than what it started as-not too dissimilar from ourselves really. The process culminates with a one-of-a-kind piece; unique unto itself and made to last a lifetime.
My “Build-Out Method” for fashioning custom-cut frames from a singular block of hardwood. Using this method starts with the photography, and I then work my way outward adding in mat and frame borders, followed by custom cut archival glass. This results in a one of a kind finished product and is my go-to for nature and landscape work. Species of wood I use include Oak, Ash, Cherry, and Chestnut along with other exotics.
My “Build-In Method” above. As opposed to building from the work outward, we instead build inward from a quality pre-made exhibition frame. This is my preferred method for gritty industrial works, cityscapes, and portraits. It renders a very nice end result suitable for galleries, offices, or commercial spaces.