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Yoshiko Yamamoto "Pines"
Now Available
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The fourth and final print in Yoshiko Yamamoto's "Wisdom of the Trees" series is now available. The snow laden pines and John Muir quote make a perfect Holiday gift. Commissioned by American Bungalow Magazine, The "Wisdom of the Trees" series includes " Cherry Blossoms" for spring, " Mighty Oaks" for summer, " Apple Trees" for autumn, and the latest release, " Pines" for winter. The magazine has a large following, so we predict a fast sell-out. Come by or call us for more details. |
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 | "Colvos Passage Late Summer"
by Youshiko Yamamoto |
 | "Kayaking Glacier Bay"
by Yoshiko Yamamoto |
 | "Black Bear"
by Yoshiko Yamamoto |
Yoshiko Yamamoto is releasing three new prints for the Holiday Season. A "Late Summer" version of the very popular tryptich, "Colvos Passage" as well as, "Kayaking Glacier Bay," and "Black Bear," shown above. The printsin the first week of November. We'll issue a mid-month newsletter when they arrive. CLICK HERE to see all of Yoshiko's available prints.
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New Yamamoto Individual &
Boxed Note Cards Here Now!
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 These are just a few of Yoshiko's Holiday Greeting Cards. Be sure to come into the shop soon to see the whole collection of individual cards and boxed sets of selected images.
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Special: 10% off Museum Glass &
Optimum Museum Acrylic!
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This month you can Save 10% on Museum Glass & Optium Museum Acrylic - The ultimate glazing materials for your art. Click Here To Learn More!
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Greetings!
Fall is here and it is time to plan ahead for special order custom gifts and projects. We'll give you some great ideas here. We also have new Yamamoto art, new artists in the gallery, and a report from Chicago! Be sure to scroll down for a link to your monthly subscriber's framing coupon. |
Featured Artist Barbara Pihos
 | | Barbara Pihos "Quiet Moment" Aquatint |
Barbara Pihos' work is a labor of love. Love for the aquatint medium and the love of unspoiled nature. She begins outdoors with a location that strikes an emotional response. It may be close by or at the end of a long journey in the northern woods. Her detailed style uses two drawings and eight stages of production. Each print takes two to three months to complete. The technical challenge of the aquatint medium, combined with her well-honed skills as a draughtsman, imbue her prints with serene beauty filled with astonishing detail. If you enjoy the repose of a deciduous forest filled with rocky streams, gnarled oaks, wild grasses and the snows of winter, you will marvel at her work. Each piece is like a quiet walk near Walden Pond. We can also order other aquatints by this artist to be framed as you choose. See more here with links to larger views, sizes and prices.  | | Barbara Pihos "Along The Shore" Aquatint |
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Photo Restoration & Custom Imaging Projects:
A Very Personal and Meaningful Gift
 We specialize in personal service for every photo restoration project. We offer extensive digital repair, restoration and artistic effects. You might want to change the background on a snapshot, add colorized effects, put a photo on canvas, change a photo to a watercolor, or simply order a high quality duplicate of a favorite antique. Photo restoration services can even turn a snapshot into pop art!
Bring in your photos and your imagination and we will help you create a memorable gift! More restoration examples... |
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Plaque Your Photos & Prints
for Unique Gifts!
An affordable framing alternative & personalized present
 November is the month to place your Plaque Mount order for December delivery.
Plaque Mounting is an affordable alternative to traditional picture framing. Although not a preservation framing treatment, it is an inexpensive option for large mounting projects, posters, digital prints, family snap shots, certificates, maps and more. A 5" x 7" photo can be Plaque Mounted for $17.20
Plaque Mounting is offered in three styles with a variety of edge colors. The Box Mount (top right) is a deep presentation that sets the image away from the wall with the most edging color. The Float Mount (right) has minimal edging but also sets the image out from the wall. The Plaque Mount (bottom right) places the image near flush with the wall and is the least expensive option. Coupled with the moisture resistant surface, the Plaque mount can also be used as a table topper or coaster.
Plaque Mounting includes a tough, clear UV protective coating. It is easily cleaned and is suitable for children's rooms.
For prices and more information, visit our Plaque Mount Page |
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Framer's News
A Private Back Stage Tour at the Art Institute of Chicago
 | Painting Restoration Project at
The Art Institute of Chicago |
October brought a trip to the Windy City! Kirstie met with the
Tru Vue advisory group for a day of meetings, and Kirstie & Jeff were invited to tour the private conservation labs with the Tru Vue group at The Art Institute of Chicago.
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We spent a morning visiting four labs and saw some highly impressive work on a variety of art.
One current project that several museums participate in is the Online Scholarly Catalogue Initiative.
Dig deep into this page and you will find what we were privileged to see when we visited the digital lab where conservators X-Ray art in the museum collection and in the chemical labs where they analyze microscopic paint samples. Results show hidden preliminary drawings behind famous works of art, figures added and removed, aging, and much more. The work of this initiative will not only help museums preserve artwork, but it will allow the public to investigate art in a way that would not be possible in a simple print catalog.
This month. in addition to your member coupon, we're offering a Special 10% off Tru-Vue ultimate glazing solutions, Museum Glass & Optium Museum Acrylic . See the notice, left, or Click Here for more details.
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This Month's Framing Story
Jazz Festival in her living room!
 Karen Lyons framed this New Orleans Jazz Fest Poster featuring Trombone Shorty. "My annual trips to Jazz Fest make me so happy, I wanted to feel that way in my living room," she said. When asked what she liked most about the shop she said, "The special, personalized attention. They loved my poster as much as I do. They are experts!"
See more framing stories HERE.
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