Our contest has been extended until the end of June! A quick recap: entrants will submit their work through Instagram using the hastag, “#FrameUSA”. Artwork / photography must be original and created by the entrant. Many will enter, but only 5 will win. We will print your art for you from Instagram, frame it, and send the finished frame product…
We love a good contest, and our selection for June is a great way to frame some of your favorite instagram shots or artwork — absolutely free! Of course, we expect some great shots and work from this contest based on what we saw last time. Even if you’ve never shopped with us before, if your work is selected, we’ll…
For art, wall decor, humor posters and more, you won’t find a better selection for the price! Posters and wall art have always been an important part of what we do at Frame USA, Inc. With framing being our primary expertise, we also know what looks good inside of those frames. From fine art and pop culture to “Spencer’s-style” humor,…
Framing has many different meanings and many uses as terminology, spanning from artistic photographs/photographic cropping, reflective framed surfaces, and of course, picture framing itself. Exploring the art of framing is diverse and complicated, but an interesting obervation of what framing has meant in the past and what it means today. Set in the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, this…
Choosing office decor may not be as simple as you think – interior decorating says volumes about your business. For those with a business that sees plenty of through-traffic such as hotels, restaurants, marketing firms, cafes or studios: art and interior design are a major selling point of what your business entails. Let’s start with the hotel example. Think of…
Frame USA Hosts V+V’s 7th Year Anniversary Our retail store located in Cincinnati, Ohio is a proud home to one of the best non-profit art projects and studios in the area. As many of you know, Frame USA hosts a studio for Visionaries and Voices: a non-profit organization dedicated to providing artists with disabilities a chance to develop personally, creatively…
Crafts can be a great way to pass the time on a rainy day, and it’s important to teach your child how to do crafts when bored instead of always watching television or playing on the computer. Crafting with your children is also beneficial for your relationship with your children and for them as individuals. The following are four reasons…
A frame collage (Or “Gallery Wall”) is a HUGE recent trend in interior design. A recent Kickstarter campaign shows that, in framing, sometimes less is more. We’ve talked a lot about frame collages in the past, and the great statement they can make when assembled in a tasteful manner. We’ve seen many of our customers take great advantage of this…
Join us in celebrating National Photography Month, the PMA’s initiative to spark creativity in photography With the winter season (hopefully) behind us, it’s time to look forward to sunshine. We’ll all be outside dusting off our cameras and shooting anything shiny or colorful. It’s a good season for some friendly competition and encouragement! What better way to start it out…
Framing art can become a burden for both client and artist alike. Here are some ways you can save money AND your artist/client relationships. Framing artwork can be a frustrating task for those trying to make a living on their art. Sometimes, even the responsibilities of framing are unclear. Do you leave framing up to the client, or take care…
Restaurant uses Picture Frames to Enhance Dining Experience If you’re in the restaurant or hospitality industry, you know that presentation is everything. Well, ALMOST everything. Some customers may be okay with bland environments if the food and pricing is stellar, or if it’s in a convenient neighborhood. Unfortunately, most judgments are made by customers when they first enter the restaurant,…
Artistic framing is precise framing, guiding the customer with their ideas to make the total composition fit their exact needs. In many cases, the design of a picture frame (as well as the mat pairings, v-grooves, bevels etc.) make as much of an artistic statement as the artwork itself. Framers use design principles such as color theory, geometric correctness, depth…
