Freshly framed: Mexican Bark Paintings. is a vibrant and culturally rich art form traditionally created by Indigenous peoples in central Mexico, especially the Otomi and Nahua communities. Bark painting, or "papel amate" painting, involves painting on handmade paper made from the bark of fig trees. These works are not just decorative—they`re a way of preserving Indigenous heritage, storytelling, and spiritual beliefs.
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Who doesn’t love Calder’s pieces? He brings a joyous and playful spark to everything. Our client wanted this piece to do all the speaking, so, to match their minimalist style, we opted to let its simplicity be the guide, focusing attention on the work itself without overwhelming it. Sometimes a white frame and a white mat is *just* what the doctor ordered.
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Just Framed! Loved working with this piece by dface_official and its new owner. Wanted to keep the piece as graphic as possible, so we floated the work on paper on a black mat and styled her in a black lacquer frame. She shines and is ready for her forever home. D*Face, Freerollin (2023)
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Trend alert:
Asymmetrical Framing
During the Victorian Era, pictures were hung at an angle high on the wall, making it easier to view. However, tilting the artwork made it appear as though it was off balance; to correct this illusion, people began framing their artwork with a wider bottom border, hence the evolution of the bottom-weighted mat. Today’s trend goes into total asymmetry within a frame. We like the shake up and appreciate the way one can balance similar framed pieces off of one another in the same space.
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Hoping you are cozy and warm at home as we hunker in for a real winter weekend. Here`s a sublime winter nightscape to match the vibe from pennybillingsfineart titled "Moonlight in Vermont". In New York, Penny has been honored as both a signature member of the American Artists Professional League and as a juried artist member of the storied Salmagundi Club. At the Copley Society of Art in Boston she has achieved the highest distinction bestowed on an artist of Copley Master, and has chaired both its Art Committee and its Membership Committee. Penny is also an associate with distinction artist member of American Women Artists and a member of the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society.
Moonlight In Vermont
Oil on Linen
24″ x 24″
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Loved working with this Vintage Varsity Jacket on the Framer`s Table. Here its presented in in a maple frame on silk.
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Since 1919, the New Canaan community has gathered on God`s Acre on Christmas Eve to sing carols around the town Christmas Tree, a tradition started by John E. Hersam, founder of the New Canaan Advertiser. The tradition continues this year : Thursday Dec. 24 at 6:30 pm.
Here is Virgina Taylor`s interpretation of this tradition. As your family gathers this holiday season, stop by Handwright to see many more paintings of New Canaan`s distinct traditions painted by Virgina.
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Wishes of Peace and Gratitude to you and yours this Thanksgiving.
