Custom Frames
Here are a few samples of some of the frames I have built. Most are for my own work, but I also build special frames for other artists as well as patrons who have a special piece of art. I might be able to build a frame for a special piece of yours. Email me at playbanjo@gmail.com.
A carved walnut frame, with copper trim (not seen).
Detail of the carved tree relief at the top of the frame.
Carved Pheasant for a large black walnut frame.
Large black walnut frame with carving details.
Cherry wood frame for The Stoning.
The walnut and cherry frame for the painting of Elijah.
A detail of the long through, or “tusk” tenons and dovetails used in the construction of this frame. I employ various traditional methods of joinery in my frames.
Another detail of the tusk tenons.
A quarter sawn oak frame for a small portrait of my wife.
Pegged mortise and tenon joints seen in this detail.
A simple dovetailed walnut frame in my workshop.
A detail of the dovetails being assembled.
Framed and mounted drawing in a cherry wood frame.
Detail of the mitered and splined corner of the above frame.
An oak cabinet-frame for the small St. Francis painting.
Thumbnails of some other frames
These are exquisiste – pieces of art in themselves!
The richness and design of the wood nicely compliments your work! Just stunning!
Beautiful frames. I love the portrait of Amy.
Beautiful frames, Jack. I’m looking to frame some more of your prints this weekend and was here seeing if I could copy a frame that you had made. I really like the mitered and splined corner of the Walking Man drawing, pictured above, which is similar to the one on my wall, that you made for the duo Walking Men drawing. But I myself have never indulged in splining. Perhaps it is time!
Mikey