Postcards.........

Yippee, our new postcards have arrived I am going to be busy addressing them ~ better have a nice glass of Chardonnay handy ;-)

THE FINAL HANDPAINTED AND GOLD LEAF FRAME

Photos 1 & 2 show the frame with the burnished gold leaf and handpainted ivory panel, photos 3 & 4 show the finished frame after it has been *antiqued* to give it a softer look and the gold remains bright but with a little softer look - as with gold it will over time have a nice patina.

THE STAGES OF A HANDPAINTED GOLD LEAF FRAME

The first stage is creating the frame from a raw wood moulding, second sanding and applying 5 coats of gesso followed by the application of several coats of red clay where the gold will be applied on the frame.

GESSO MAT!

GESSO MAT!

This is a lovely example of a custom GESSO MAT.   The client wanted this early Native American photograph to be framed in a period Rosewood Frame - the matting had to be
special to add authenticity and age to a rare photograph. 

Harry created one of his fabulos handcrafted gesso mats in a antique parchment color to mimic the look of the mud adobe walls. 

FRAMED PRINTS, GICLEE'S FOR THE COLLECTIVE

Amazingly beautiful 1920-1930's Artwork ~ Handwritten French Menu Giclees  ~ Floated on silk and framed for only $75.00 each........ would look great in a grouping for a kitchen, hallway or dining room.

~ MY MATTING DESIGNS & MARBLEISED MATS FOR LYONS PRINTS ~

These wonderful mats are my designs and work for Lyons Prints in Palo Alto - they still look terrific.