Wow, that happened quickly!!! It's really beginning to feel like fall. Do you need something unique that’s not entirely framing, Dallas? This week Russell presents a shelving unit inspired by wine crates. Beehive boxes become a beautiful display area for fitness...
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Onlays 101 – Picture Framing
This week, Russell shows picture framing pieces from a recent project in Las Vegas. It includes some gorgeous onlays painted to match the hallway they are placed in, and large PVC board prints.
Orlando Inspired Gallery Wall
This week, Russell shows a curated mixed-media gallery wall for a commercial location. However, this style also shines in the home with more personal touches like postcards and family photos.
Dare To Be Different – Custom Framing
This week, Russell introduces a new framing technique we developed based on a designer's special request. We love to learn new things and then apply that knowledge to other projects. Consider this or another different technique for your next project.
Sound Off!! – Acoustic Panels
Acoustic panels need not be boring!This week Russell has two videos on sound mitigation art panels. It just looks like art; no one will know it also serves for sound absorption. The inspiration for this very imaginative design was "pop-art" book spines. We created...
Don’t Be Square!! – Photoshop Magic
This week, Russell explains how you can upgrade your design with some photoshop magic and circle opening mats. We created a series of Atlanta landmark photos for a multifamily project. By converting the images to black and white, and adding warming and vignette...
Normal Gets You Nowhere – LED Neon
Halloween is a great time to revisit "normal." We hope you all have a great Halloween weekend. In the meantime, LED Neon look signs are a happening trend. LED looks almost identical to traditional neon but is much more flexible in terms of how it can be customized....
Ninja Framing – Shadowboxes 101
We recommend adding framed dimensional items to your design projects to break up the monotony of framed prints and canvas. This week Russell has four short videos all about shadowbox framing. Explore your options and get inspired to use this technique. Explore more of...
Meet The Armadillo Cowboy – Framing Dallas
At Artifex, we like our Armadillos wearing cowboy hats. This recent multi-family project had a southwest/Texas theme. We created this cute cowboy armadillo that free floats in an open back frame. Russell also details how we can alter image colors to coordinate with...