Knowledge of frame styles and art periods is essential to the finished framing product and how it fits into its environment. Art periods and architectural styles are also key to providing the correct “whole” package. Occasionally frame styles and art periods can intermingle but ultimately it is the picture framer’s job to know the differences and how to apply them. A keen interest in providing the right frame for the right piece enables the Old Main Frame Shop & Gallery team to continually satisfy our customers’ needs and our own inherent need to be both creative and correct with emphasis on preservation of your artwork. We will select the best combination of matting and framing style to perfectly complement your artwork selection. Each piece that we frame contains a mat design; double mat or multiple mats and frame selection perfectly suited for the specific piece of art. It is truly a custom combination, put together just for that piece, thus the “custom framing” designation.
In our pursuit to give you the best possible end product, we work toward achieving an overall balance and harmony in your framing. We work with the colors in your image, using them as our guide in mat selection. The matting process is very important to the end design. Using colors that dominate the image in the matting helps to bring out the other colors. If you want to see that splash of red we don’t put it in the mats. With our mat choices we bring out the overall beauty of the art so that it can be seen as a complete image and you are still able to enjoy those special splashes of color found within. On its own art is beautiful but once the right mat or mats and frame is chosen these enhance the inherent beauty of the work. Mats and frames help to give any piece of art a finished look.
Discover for yourself the quality and service that we offer. We have the expertise to professionally frame the perfect piece of art for your family room, home office, bedroom, or even your kitchen or bath. Let us become your personal framers and design the perfect combination of mats and frames for you special pieces.