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Santa's Taking Orders Now #ThrowbackThursday

10/28/2021

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Check out this Ken's Custom Frames advertisement from the 1970s! For the most part, it still applies! Please note our address has changed - see updated address below.

Santa is taking orders now.

As you know, there has been a major disruption in the supply chain. Make sure to get your holiday orders in as early as possible for guaranteed Christmas completion.

Plus, now through the end of November 2021, we will be honoring 1970s prices on all ready-made frames.*

Sadly, we do not have an over-shipment of lattice frames anymore and we no longer carry a wide selection of prints. But we are happy to frame your family portraits and needlecrafts. Hope to see you soon!
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Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

Closed Thanksgiving Day
Closed December 21 - January 1



*Ready-mades do not include glass or backs. Additional fees for fitting and glazing may apply. Prices listed are pre-tax. We do not guarantee to have all sizes in stock.

5925 Wedgwood Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76133
817.292.7842


www.kenscustomframes.com

Wendy A. Williamson, President & Owner
wendy@kenscustomframes.com
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What's Wrong Here?

10/1/2021

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How to correct common framing issues.

Do you ever wonder why some framed art is easy to look at, and some makes you want to move past it quickly? It could be the art itself - maybe you don't care for the style or subject matter, like abstracts or landscapes - but maybe it's because of the way it's framed. Yes, the framing design makes a huge difference!

We've framed four pieces of art (each with two mats and one frame) in two different ways so you can see how the framing impacts the visual presentation. Let's take a look.
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Serenity in the Guest Room

This serene, peaceful image is perfect for your guest room, which has green accents and oak furniture. The top mat should be green to match, right? And the frame should match the furniture?

Not necessarily.

Neutral colors sourced from the photograph (and not your walls) will let the art shine, as well as blend with your current decor. By matting it just a shade darker than the light on the water, we avoid competition with the focal point. The frame continues the soft, neutral vibe, making it easier to get lost in the serene view.
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Family Photograph

There is no better reason for a family portrait than an addition to the family! Wouldn't it be cute to use the baby's outfit for the mat colors and a brown frame to match those darling curls?

Maybe, maybe not.

If it's the baby you really want to see and not the frame design, make your eye go right to the focal point. This can be done by letting the bold color of the outfit stand out on its own instead of competing with the framing. In this case, a soft white doesn't interfere with the blue outfit, taking your eye straight to the baby and the parents' delighted faces.
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Pink Flamingos

You could watch flamingos all day long, so you found art that lets you do just that. Of course, you want the flamingos to be what you see first when you look at it, so the best thing to do is neutralize it with a white mat, right? And the pink frame is a play on the flamingo color!

Great idea...or is it?

In this situation, the white mat contrasts with the pink, so pink is what you see - not the flamingo, just the frame. The white mat is stark - it creates a strong outline around a fairly dark image. Instead, pull the colors from the background, leaving the focal colors alone. Are the flamingos easier to look at now?
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Abstract Art

Abstract art is versatile and can frequently go with any decor because the design is usually non-specific. Abstracts can create a soothing feeling or add a splash of color to a space. Because abstract art sometimes has a lot going on, it's best to give it space, or it can look confusing.

This colorful example was designed with the same two mats and frame, but with different matting proportions. The first appears cramped and overwhelmed, forcing your eye to the framing instead of the art. The second is easier on the eyes, with "breathing room" for the art. Which would you rather look at?
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Rules of Thumb for Framing Design

  • Stick to colors that art in the art
  • The mat color should not be lighter or darker in tone than any color in the art
  • Contrast the top mat with the focal point
  • Vary the widths of the design package components

5925 Wedgwood Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76133
817.292.7842

www.kenscustomframes.com

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

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Fort Worth, TX 76133
817.292.7842


www.kenscustomframes.com

Owner, Wendy A. Williamson
wendy@kenscustomframes.com

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Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm
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