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Frame Your Travels

7/30/2021

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Remember your vacation every day!

Travel, souvenirs and memories - they go together like a hand in a glove. Some of the best memories are triggered by the souvenirs you bring back from vacation. They tell a story. By preserving those souvenirs with custom framing, you can have that memory forever. What's your favorite travel story?
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TRAVEL STORIES


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Poster from Yellowstone

Vacationing in America's first National Park was on your bucket list, and you finally made it! You couldn't believe how much wildlife there was to see up close and personal, or how impressive Old Faithful truly was. Now you have the framed poster to remember the great time you had.
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Papyrus Grass Art from Egypt

The papyrus plant is a tall, leafless aquatic plant that can grow up to 16' high and is native to Egypt. The white pith inside is used to make the paper, which is used to paint on. It is an old-world craft, from an old country. But the paper is brittle and needs protection, so you were wise about getting it framed.
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Etching from Italy

While strolling the avenues of Florence, you found a street artist who was selling etchings of the very view you were looking at - the Piazza Del Duomo. How could you resist? Now it hangs in your office to give you a mini vacation from work.

Redecorating Your Home Office?

This last year you've most likely spent more time in your home than you thought you ever would. You may have even rearranged some things around to create a home office or noticed that your home office needed a re-do. A little paint, a new rug and fresh art - that will work! Vacation photos and artifacts make the perfect addition to help take your mind off work occasionally.

Tip: If you are working with an Interior Designer,
talk to them about incorporating your travel souvenirs into a design plan.
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Postcards & Photos from Hawaii

You know postcards are meant to be sent in the mail, but these images were frame-worthy! You made a great choice choosing a frame that looks native to the islands.
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Wedding Necklace from Africa

It was hard to choose from the many necklace styles that were handmade by the villagers, but you liked this one the best. What a great conversation piece you created by having it framed.
Bringing Art Home from Vacation

While on vacation, you fell in love with a painting that had already been framed. The question is...do you ship it home that way? How much do you love the frame? Will the dealer or artist reduce the price if you don't want the frame? How much would it cost to ship it home framed?

If you decide to bring the painted canvas back unframed, ask the dealer or artist to remove it from the frame - DO NOT cut it off the frame! Take the staples out of the stretcher frame. Cover the painting with glassine and roll it up (not tightly) and put into a tube - plastic is best. That is the least expensive way, and then you can have it framed exactly the way you want it when you get home.

If it is a piece of art on paper, and fairly small, cover both sides with glassine, and secure between 2 pieces of cardboard. If it is small enough, you should be able to transport it in your luggage. If you cannot, shipping it will not be a financial burden. Once it is safely home, remove it from the cardboard and take it to your framer.

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5925 Wedgwood Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76133
817.292.7842

www.kenscustomframes.com

Wendy A. Williamson, Owner & President
wendy@kenscustomframes.com

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Colorful & Fun

7/2/2021

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Use color to bring out a range of fun feelings!

Not all art is serious! Some art is just FUN, and color is a big part of that. Have you noticed how color can greatly influence the vibe in a room or the tone of art? Do you know how to choose art and decor that can create a certain feel?
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Reds & Oranges
Reds and oranges are energetic colors. They are used to stimulate the body and mind, promote power, and increase appetite. That's why many dining rooms and gyms have one or more red or orange walls.

Painting by Andre Derain, L'Estaque, 1906
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Yellows
It is believed that yellow stimulates the nerves and purifies the body, lifting your spirits and reducing stress. Is it any wonder many kitchens are painted yellow?

Painting by Claude Monet, Water Lilies, 1919
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Blues & Greens
Blues and greens are restful, stable colors with a stress management quality. They create a soothing feeling, encouraging calmness. Does it make you think of spas or medical offices?

Painting by Georgia O'Keefe, Blue & Green Music, 1921

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In this image there is an energetic orange flower. Adding its complementary color blue brings out the best in each.
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It's fun to watch the yellow and orange flowers sway in the breeze, but the blue background makes this image so relaxing.
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The red inner frame emphasizes the passion of this fun Las Vegas print.

According to Color-Related Studies...

  • Warm-colored (yellow, orange) placebo pills are more effective than cool-colored (blue, green) placebo pills.
  • Blue-colored streetlights can lead to reduced crime.
  • Red causes people to react with greater speed and force, something that might prove useful during athletic activities.
  • Black sports uniforms are more likely to receive penalties.
  • Paint your office blue and green. In 1999, researchers at Creighton University found that employees in blue offices felt the most centered, calm and hopeful towards their work. Since blue can lower heart rates and green can reduce anxiety and is associated with money, a combination of blue and green is best for the office.

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White Mat or Black Mat?

  • White is the great neutralizer. Sometimes there can be so many colors and so much action in the art, that it is hard to choose one color - this is where white works well.
  • Black creates negative space - so all you see is the art or image.
  • White is a contemporary / fresh, clean / uncluttered look.
  • Black is a sophisticated and elegant look.
  • White works well when you want to group a look (multiple pieces framed the same).
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Colorful Mouldings
Sometimes it's fun to use a colorful moulding - here are some examples of what we carry.


5925 Wedgwood Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76133
817.292.7842


www.kenscustomframes.com

Wendy A. Williamson, Owner & President
wendy@kenscustomframes.com
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