We recently received an email from one of our vendors, Tru Vue Glass, with some inside information about why people choose a custom framer. Click through for the top three reasons.
Read MoreTo frame or not to frame: Finished sides of a painting
As a custom frame shop and art gallery, it’s a natural response to say “frame it” when someone buys a new piece of art. However, if an artist has finished the sides of a canvas, is it necessary to frame it?
Read MoreCustom Framing: French Lines
As with many aspects of interior decor, custom framing comes with a variety of options and upgrades. One of the more decorative options for framing is adding French lines to a mat.
Read MoreLocal Talent: Middle Tennessee-based Artists
As a gallery, we represent a large amount of artists from all over the world, and there’s strong representation of Middle Tennessee artists among our roster. Scroll through to browse our list of talented, very local artists.
Read MoreCustom framing: Adding fillets to your project
Custom framing can be pretty cut and dry for many projects, but what about the pieces that require something a bit special? There are many elements that you can choose to make a framing project more elaborate, and custom fillets are a great way to use a small detail to create a big impact.
Read MoreCustom Framing: Lifted Mats
There are many ways to add a bit of interest to a custom framing order via small design upgrades. A lifted mat can give a framing project some depth, drawing the viewer’s eye further into the piece.
Read MoreCustom Framing: Framing a set
Framing a set of work seems like it’s simple: pick a mat, a frame, and go. However, making a set into a cohesive body of work takes a bit of thought. It’s important for the framing to be complimentary to the work without overwhelming the individual pieces.
Read MoreCustom Framing: Plexiglass boxes
When it comes to three-dimensional objects, there are a few options for displaying them, including in custom plexiglass boxes. Plexi boxes are the perfect solution to display an object (or set of objects) in a way that showcases the entirety of the piece.
Read MoreA new chapter for Bennett Galleries
Bennett Galleries has been a staple of Green Hills shopping for over forty years, and we’ve recently gone through a big change. Our fearless leader, Bill Bennett, has retired and is now spending his free time on the golf links.
Read MoreCustom Framing: Floater Frames
A floater frame is a frame that allows the art to appear to float within it. Rather than having an outer lip to hold the art in and backing to keep it in place, the artwork is attached to the back of the frame. The frame is evenly spaced around the artwork, usually 1/4-1/2”.
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