tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59696601513281045842024-03-14T01:57:56.216-07:00 La Linea Bella ! Fantastic Framing and ArtLa Linea Bella ! Fantastic Framing and Art | Projects, Products, Reviews and Inspiration! | What's your art wearing? www.LaLineaBella.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969660151328104584.post-11177832890617548412015-09-07T10:38:00.001-07:002015-09-07T10:38:32.094-07:00Thanks & Thoughts on "Why do we custom frame anyway?"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In a few months, LLB will be moving into a new direction. I have had 25 wonderful years of framing and I look forward to now getting back to creating some of what I have been framing for the past couple of decades - the "other side", so to speak.<br />
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With all of the feed back I've been getting in the past few weeks (and thank you for all the wonderful visits and chats!) there has been a lot of exchange about what custom framing at an experienced small local business means to a lot of you. And these were some of the questions that popped up.<br />
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<b>What does custom framing mean to you?</b><br />
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To a lot of my clients, custom framing means a personalized experience and an exchange about their ideas and decor, and for us to translate that together into a unique treatment of your artwork, objects, mirrors or any other "thing" or memory. The result will be a one-of-a-kind, long lasting art-"capsule" and presentation. It will not fade, it will not yellow, it will preserve both memories and objects like engravings, documents, drawings or photos that have endured centuries at times. Without our help, those things might disappear in storage or in a cardboard folder, where they will be exposed to elements like acid, mold or foxing.<br />
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The frame is a vehicle to show off your art and to integrate it into your environment. That's why we have so many choices on our walls at LLB: all of your interiors and tastes are different, and this way you are sure to find exactly what will fit your budget and taste. (That's why there is such a crazy variety of samples and art on our walls at the shop to show you all the many ways and ideas represented out there.)<br />
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Our job is to be able to help ALL of the different directions of tastes and back grounds. We are guides through a maze of wonderful choices and we make sure you arrive at your destination with style - while you have some fun!<br />
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A lot of my clients are super creative, and they come to us with an idea that we then translate into reality to be displayed in their home. I often think of it as "furniture for your walls". They are conversation pieces, stories, memories, trips, mementos, all on display for your eyes and your minds to play with.<br />
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<b>What can you do with custom framing? </b><br />
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The answer is: "Oh, just about anything!"<br />
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From creating gilt lines, re-finishing your frames, repairs, etc. to creating brand-spanking new capsules for your artwork: if you bring your ideas to a passionate "real" custom framer, they can translate them into reality. Every framer has their own knack and specialties. Some rely more on modern equipment and can create awesome cuts and curves in your mats, others still know how to do things by hand that will connect your hand-created artwork to the frame. The options are endless. Put your framer to the test, they love a great challenge and they love to learn new tricks every day!<br />
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<b>Is this world being taken over by chain stores?</b><br />
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Well, unfortunately this trend cannot be stopped unless we support our local trade. The trend for instant gratification and online sales has created a disconnect in all of us, and the idea that one has to wait for someone else to actually MAKE something has become unpopular and for a lot of the new generation has become hard to fathom or understand.<br />
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Social media and the economy have created a very bland, average and "same" look to interiors that can be instantly recognized and that makes it easy for everyone to fit in. Anything unique stands out and is less recognizable. There is less commitment to objects, to leave the option to change one's mind and keep it occupied and entertained.<br />
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On the other hand, we are slowly seeing a trend toward more personality and uniqueness again.<br />
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Chain stores benefit from huge volume discounts that are not extended to the smaller businesses.<br />
It makes it very difficult to compete with the larger businesses, in spite that your smaller stores employ wonderful long time craftsmen who will share their skills and will create work that is much more worthy of your investment. Faux discounts fool the public into thinking that they get a better deal at the huge chains, but is that really true? <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/05/06/federal-competition-burea_n_7224258.html" target="_blank">Michael's </a>just lost another law suit regarding these practices in Canada.<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/05/06/federal-competition-burea_n_7224258.html" target="_blank">(more...)</a><br />
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Aside from that, what is better than locally created goods and foods and knowing who made them and where they came from?<br />
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(And yes, we still need all of those crafts and trades!)<br />
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Well, that depends whether and how we pass the love for all things hand created down to the next generation. Sometimes it's easier to play a game on the computer and press "re-start" when the outcome is not as desired... but there is something so rewarding and fulfilling about teaching children art and challenging their minds to solve a problem or see a project through.<br />
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Cabinet makers, carpenters, wall paper hangers, custom framers, upholsterers, jewelers, the list goes on and on, and as un-glamorous as those professions seem to some, these folks know their stuff and<br />
let's face it: without them we'll live in a totally plasticky and personality-less world.<br />
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I guess what I am trying to say is: support your local craftsmen, show them some love and appreciation and keep the trades alive or even join in! That's why I love publications like The Scout Guide & <a href="http://charlottesville.virginia.thescoutguide.com/" target="_blank">The Scout Guide Charlottesville,</a> who support a myriad of local-only business communities and show off their unique talents all over the States. What a great concept, and we are so thrilled to have been a part of it for the past couple of years!!<br />
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I have also been very blessed to have been part of one of C'Ville's most creative communities. Check out McIntire Plaza some time: it is full of creative energy, comradery and unique, passionate businesses that you will not find clustered together like this anywhere else in town! (Keep it local!)<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
And keep bringing those awesome projects for the next month - October 15th is the last date to place orders - I'll get them done for you before we leave!<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">PS: all art and gifts are now on sale and flying out the door, so come in and pick up some early Christmas gifts when you are in our neck of the woods!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Olie Biologique is founded on the simple notion that looking and feeling radiantly healthy is completely natural. With minimal packaging and maximum benefits, the certified-organic skincare oils are harvested without taking advantage of the earth. 100% pure and equally luxurious, Olìe Biologique products contain the best botanical ingredients that are nourishing, moisturizing, healing, restorative and anti-aging. They provide incredible daily solutions for face, hair, nails, and body.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For those of you who are interested, <a href="http://oliebiologique.com/about/argan-jargon/" target="_blank">here is some more info about Argan Oils</a> and their multitude of benefits.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;">And don't forget, we also have a full lineup of wonderful <a href="http://www.lalineabella.com/skinowl.html" target="_blank">SkinOwl oils</a> for you!</span></div>
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There's nothing better than giving a great (passionate) card when you need it!</div>
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If you are a fan of one of my biggest inspirations, <a href="http://wherewomencreate.com/inside-where-women-create/" target="_blank">Where Women Create,</a> you will absolutely love these!</div>
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<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Arriving at the end of this week, can't wait to share them with you!</span></span></div>
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Hot 101.9 and Hitkicker 99.7 will be helping us celebrate the completion of the interchange after a somewhat challenging period of construction. Thank you for your patience, your sense of humor and your loyalty!!<br />
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Special events and giveaways throughout the Plaza!<br />
Discover what's so unique about our community of creative local artisan businesses.</div>
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<i> Generously sponsored by Monticello Media | Woodard Properties | Great Harvest Bread Co. | La Linea Bella ! | Cathy Mares | Sarisand Tile | Animal Connection | Habitat for Humanity | CIRCA | ReThreads </i><i>and the City of Charlottesville.</i></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>a beautiful spring gift basket full of natural spa products by Caldrea, Lucia, SkinOwl and LURK </b>(</span><span style="color: #674ea7;">valued at $80)</span><b style="color: #674ea7;">.</b><br />
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We have to make room for all our new samples, so it's time to have a sale!<br />
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<b>La Linea Bella !</b><br />
Fantastic Framing & Art<br />
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Behold the power of the mangosteen - she is the latest player in a lineup of luscious exotic fruit with the amazing benefits of cancer fighting antioxidants.<br />
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I recently encountered mangosteen for the first time via <a href="http://www.skinowl.com/products/beauty-drops-pm-mangosteen" target="_blank">SkinOwl, </a>who created these amazing oxygenating beauty drops for a quick and effective overnight treatment of your skin.</div>
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<a href="http://www.lalineabella.com/new-skinowl-pm-beauty-drops.html" target="_blank">(By now you know that these are currently available at LLB!)</a></div>
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Now, obviously these beautiful drops are not edible, but the mangosteen itself is quite delicious and sports some amazing benefits for your health.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">From the exotic reaches of Malaysia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Indonesia, mangosteens are a bit unfamiliar to many in the U.S., but deliver for anyone looking for lively flavor and the nutritional benefits to go with it. This glossy purple fruit (with a few different colored varieties) is low in calories, high in fiber, and contains powerful antioxidants, including xanthones, vitamin C and B-complex vitamins, such as thiamin, niacin and folate. These and other phytonutrients neutralize harmful free radicals and help the body fight infection. Studies have shown that mangosteens have the potential to slow the growth of cancer cells and may be chemopreventive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Low in calories and high in fiber (100 grams equal about 13% of the recommended daily amount), mangosteens have lots of essential nutrients, but no saturated fats or cholesterol. The potassium content helps control heart rate and regulate blood pressure, which in turn aids in stroke and coronary heart disease prevention. Healthy amounts of manganese and magnesium are also present, and new research suggests that xanthones – a powerful antioxidant found almost exclusively in mangosteen – have properties that fight pain, allergies, infections, skin disorders, and fatigue while supporting intestinal health.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mangosteen’s vitamin C content is another advantage, providing the body with a water-soluble (easily absorbed) antioxidant, while staving off infections and scavenging harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals. B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, niacin, and folate help the body metabolize carbohydrates, protein, and fats.</span><br />
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These amazing drops by SkinOwl do everything an expensive cream promises to do - but naturally and without the addition of harmful preservatives and chemicals.<br />
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This is Omar.</div>
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He's a very well-dressed puppet, and he's recently visited our workshop to find a suitable (permanent) display in his owner's home. </div>
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visit. That was at least 15 years ago (when it was still called Burma). She
brought him back and he's been traveling with me ever since! Omar has lived in
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The first challenge in this perfect mid-winter-storm project was to find a frame that was tall enough to accommodate his bulging little belly.</div>
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I ended up extending/building up the back on this Max Moulding vintage gold speckled 3" shadow box frame and I then re-finished the sides again to match the front.</div>
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We decided to let Omar dance inside the box. I chose to raise his arms with the help of some silk wrapped wood blocks, to add a bit more depth and movement to the composition.</div>
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I also loosened and flared his garment a bit and stitched it onto the backing, to add some extra interest and to show off the beautiful workmanship and design. He is floating on a chai colored Bainbridge natural silk backing As an extra pop, we decided to add a beautiful <a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21163&" target="_blank">Marsala</a> colored silk to line the edges of the interior of the box.</div>
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... and below, in his final new housing, looking at the world with his intense gaze.</div>
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He will be living on a soft gold and coral striped wallpaper and I cannot wait to see what he will think of his new surroundings.</div>
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Featured on <a href="http://thechalkboardmag.com/winter-beauty-roundup" target="_blank">The Chalkboard </a>this week:</div>
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<a href="http://www.skinowl.com/collections/beauty-drops/products/beauty-drops-geranium" target="_blank">SkinOwl's</a> all natural organic GERANIUM beauty drops, available at LLB.</div>
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My mother swears by the <a href="http://www.lalineabella.com/skinowl-product-descriptions.html" target="_blank">Clary Sage drops</a>, these organic Argan infusions are an amazing treat for your tired or dry-ish winter skin!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; line-height: 15.3599996566772px;">One of our most recently completed works is a sixty inch panoramic photograph from my limited edition collection, printed on 100% cotton fiber paper. This allows the piece to be viewed effectively from any angle, with no glare. This one thousand year-old oak, simply titled “The Tree,” is designed to showcase the natural beauty of the world in a subtle warm-tone black and white print. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 15.3599996566772px;">The photograph is carefully mounted and floats between two pieces of museum glass with a hand-made Italian wood frame. There is no mat – three inches of open glass surround the print. The image floats and the distance between the print and the wall gives the piece dimension, drawing the eye and making it a focal point it any room. The custom dark ash frame becomes the perfect complement to a piece suited for longevity. “ ~ ROB GARLAND, Rob Garland Photographers.</span></span><br />
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For the annual celebration of the heart of your local business community, Small Business Saturday, I thought I'd answer some questions that I receive again and again by new and older customers alike to show you what this small business is all about.<br />
Thanks for making La Linea Bella ! what she is today: she'd be nothing without your projects, visions and ideas! Every day our workshop gets to tackle new creative challenges, and every day, we grow a little bit more.</div>
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I was born and raised in <a href="http://english.hamburg.de/living-in-hamburg/" target="_blank">Hamburg, Germany</a>. I moved to the States when I was 19 and love it!</div>
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I have always been interested in art. Printmaking is one of my big passions.</div>
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After I graduated from the former <a href="http://corcoran.gwu.edu/" target="_blank">Corcoran Gallery and School of Art & Design,</a> framing was a natural fit. It's a balanced combination of using your hands, design, precision, aesthetics, left and right brain activity, a love for creating beauty... and of course the side that preserves artwork for the future.</div>
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I've been framing since the early 90's and have seen the industry fluctuate over the years, first up and up, then down - and now back up, which is really exciting.</div>
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One thing remains: good framing and design will always prevail and are irreplaceable.</div>
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I've been fortunate to have worked for the best in the field over the years.</div>
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I managed some awesome workshops with fantastic artisans on the team.</div>
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When I eventually outgrew those workshops, I decided to set out on my own, both as a working artist and as a framer. Both sides took off right away, but the creative world of framing has kept me so busy, that I've put my own art on hold for now and will pick it up again at a later point in time.</div>
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McIntire Plaza has a really unique and creative energy.</div>
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It is chock full of independent thinking local artists, businesses and craftsmen, including folks like <a href="http://www.structuralsculpture.com/" target="_blank">John Rubino,</a> <a href="http://music.virginia.edu/faculty/profile/jed6p" target="_blank">John D'Earth,</a> <a href="http://jasonmcleod.com/" target="_blank">Jason McLeod</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FMDodson" target="_blank">Fred Dodson, </a>and many more. Many of them have been there for decades. From massage therapists to sculptors, the variety of creative occupations runs the gamut, and you can tell that the minute you set foot there.</div>
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It's as local as you can get, and I can feel the creative energy and a special sense of community growing every day.</div>
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It was a perfect fit for La Linea Bella !</div>
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My mission is to take the sense of functionality out of framing a little, and to put the beauty back into it. Framing is a huge part of your aesthetics and the decor in your home. It's like furniture on your wall.It can enhance a piece of art (or a room) - and it can also kill it if done incorrectly.<br />
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Recently I have also united with a few fabulous local photographers on a mission to get your photographs off of your computer and onto your walls to integrate those special moments back into your life instead of letting them vanish.</div>
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We have wonderful materials and glass choices these days that can diminish past damage on your inherited family photographs, and that can also preserve those photos for future generations.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Join us this Saturday, November 29th, and on December 6th and 7th, and help us celebrate the small independent artisan businesses at McIntire Plaza. All gifts, photo frames and art will be</span><b style="font-size: x-large;"> 20% off all day</b><span style="font-size: large;"> on Small Biz Saturday, and we'll be open 10 - 5.</span></div>
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Also visit places like <a href="http://www.rethreadscville.com/" target="_blank">ReThreads Charlottesville </a>| Carpe Donut | Jason McLeod Jewelry | CIRCA | C-Ville Coffee | Fred Dodson Woodworking | <a href="http://www.flowersbynatalie.com/" target="_blank">Flowers by Natalie</a> |<a href="http://sandymotleycatering.com/" target="_blank"> Sandy Motley Catering </a>| Glorious Foods | Great Harvest Charlottesville | <a href="http://pigmentcolordesign.com/" target="_blank">Pigment </a>|<a href="http://www.lalineabella.com/" target="_blank"> La Linea Bella !</a> | <a href="http://www.carpetplusonline.com/" target="_blank">Carpet Plus|</a> and more!</div>
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It is so obvious how fast images zoom by us today, and alongside those images are the special moments that go along with them.</div>
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Poof, they're here, then gone, or filed away in a folder with many others, in the vast world of your computer. In the past, an old photo was 20 years old. Today, a day is already too much age for an image to be interesting.</div>
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We're at the border of still remembering going through old inherited or stashed away boxes of old photographs in our parents' attic or basement, and the speed of the newest generation that almost never bothers to print out images and may not even care about any of that "old stuff". </div>
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I remember finding photos of distant (or past) relatives and asking: "Who is that?".</div>
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That will soon become a thing of the past unless we reconsider how we treat our photographs or images (and memories).</div>
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I invited some of my favorite C'Ville photographers to participate in a collaboration, featuring their view on digital vs. print (and consequently framing and preserving those prints (and their art), and introducing them and displaying them in your every day environment.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks to our friends at ELLE DECOR for this great post on how to hang Art and not lose your mind!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are so many things to consider, I hope this gives you some inspiration to how to hang your next project with some panache and courage!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;">"T</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;">he joy of purchasing a new piece of art can quickly turn to stress when it comes time to hang it. How high should it be mounted on the wall? How can it be arranged with other pieces to create an inspired statement? And, crucially, how can you be sure it’s safe and secure and won’t end up crashing to the floor?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To help answer these questions, we turned to David Kassel, the founder of <a href="http://www.ilevel.biz/index.php" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.2s linear; color: #3777bc; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s linear;" target="_blank">ILevel</a>, a New York–based professional art placement and installation service that counts Albert Hadley, <a href="http://designers.elledecor.com/designers/265-bunny-williams-inc--new-york-NY-designers" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.2s linear; color: #3777bc; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s linear;" target="_blank">Bunny Williams</a>, and <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/decorating/articles/victoria-hagan-interior-design" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.2s linear; color: #3777bc; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s linear;" target="_blank">Victoria Hagan</a> among its many clients.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First, Kassel discussed the nuts and bolts of hanging art securely. Contrary to popular belief, he says you needn’t hammer nails into studs, nor install hefty drywall anchors to support art. Here’s how he does it:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•Use picture-hanging hooks, rather than heavy nails or screws. Although they may seem dainty, they are very secure. “It’s all based on shear weight,” says Kassel. “The picture hooks go into the wall on an angle, like a cat’s claw—it’s a whole different set of physics.”</span></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 26px;">(NOTE: At LLB, we recommend asking your picture framer for the </span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">appropriate</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 26px;"> weight hook to hang your art on. Also, we believe that hanging your art on studs is more secure, and that using two hooks will keep your art straight at all times and saves the frame from any stress of the wire pulling on it.)</span></span></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•Buy the right type of hook for your artwork’s weight. “There are basically three types,” says Kassel. “A one-nail picture hook holds things that are 30 pounds or lighter. A two-nail picture hook holds pieces that are about 50 pounds. A three-nail picture hook holds pieces that are about 75 to 100 pounds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•Use two picture hooks per artwork. Not only does this provide added security but it helps art remain level over time, compared to items hung from a single point.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•When possible, install two D-rings, rather than a wire, on the backs of frames, to hang from the picture hooks. “Then it’s stationary, and not swinging on a wire,” says Kassel. “There’s no pendulum effect involved.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>(We think this is a great idea! <a href="http://www.lalineabella.com/how-to-hang-your-art.html" target="_blank">Check out our tips on the website here.)</a></b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•Use a level and ruler to ensure that both the picture hooks and D-rings are aligned when installed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When you’re ready to hang the art, the next step is choosing where each piece should reside. Again, Kassel has a few helpful rules of thumb:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•Recruit a helper who can hold pieces against the wall before you begin hammering in the picture hooks. “Then you can take a step back to see what the space is going to look like with the piece there,” says Kassel. “You get a sense of the proportions and colors, and see it against all the other design elements.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•When hanging a single piece on a wall, the center of the picture should be about 60 inches off the ground, which places it at eye level.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•When hanging a pair of works, one above the other, treat them as one large picture (whether they’re the same or different sizes). Find the center point between them, and use the same 60-inch rule.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•For spacing between art on the same wall, “Generally, we’ll use two inches between larger pictures,” says Kassel. “If they’re all smaller family photos, we might use an inch and a half between them.” That goes for the spacing above, below, and on either side of each frame.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•When arranging multiple pieces, don’t just think in terms of a grid. “What’s really becoming popular are salon installations—a group of often disparate images or frames,” clustered together, says Kassel, who notes that such installations often stretch from wall to wall and floor to ceiling. “There’s no right or wrong way to do it,” he says. “We just start in the middle and work our way out. It’s something you feel proportionally, or you can decide based on whether Aunt Rose should be next to Uncle Jim.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kassel says the most important tip is to have fun when hanging art, and not to worry too much about getting things perfect. “You’re not doing anything structural to your walls, and your house isn’t going to fall down if you don’t hang the pictures right,” he says. “If you hang something up and want to move it, it’s really easy to fix the problem,” with a little spackle. In fact, Kassel suggests changing displays of art every once in a while: “I think a lot of people like moving pictures around, just like they move furniture around to freshen things up.”</span></div>
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<b>One of the most nicely framed shows I have had the pleasure of hosting was Donna Clark's WIDE OPEN SPACES last year. Her frames were tastefully chosen and everyone who left with one of her paintings was thrilled with her frame choices. (Pictured above.)</b></div>
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<b>ASSESS WHAT TYPE OF FRAMING YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. Frames and proper materials are expensive and are an investment, no doubt. As we see it, there are two different directions you can take, Before anything, SET A BUDGET. Once you've set your budget, your framer can help you decide how your goals and your budget can combine into one happy product.</b></div>
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<b>Ask what materials or mouldings they have used and do some research so that the process is not so overwhelming once you have to make the actual choice. Being emotional about one's show is natural, so this is helpful in making your final decision.</b></div>
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<b>WHAT IS YOUR GOAL? Would you like to get your art on the walls in a complementary, budget friendly way, knowing that most clients will re-frame your piece to suit their environment?</b></div>
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<b>In this case, your frame is a short term vehicle that presents your art in the best or most neutral way possible while not stripping your budget. There are more inexpensive options that will do this. They will not always be as high quality as a beautifully finished wood or gilt frame, but they can do the trick just fine. </b></div>
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<b>If, on the other hand, you would like to present the client or purchaser with an option that will have LONGEVITY and will protect your art on its new path, be prepared to invest in the appropriate materials. U. V. Protective or Museum Glazing, finer mouldings and frame choices, and museum quality boards will do just this and will be worth the investment in this case.</b></div>
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<b>Some artists are very particular about how they would like to see their works framed now and in the future, and in this case it is wise to be prepared to invest in this type of framing and to incorporate this expectation into your budget to ensure that your expectations are met and kept.</b></div>
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<b>Lastly, many other artists are also very savvy about framing and are a great source of help for a frame-seeking artist. In this case, you would probably be looking for a temporary, budget friendly housing for your art that can be ordered in a standard size online and then, with help of a fellow artist, installed into said frame. Artists often have a lower overhead and can better accommodate your budget with their rates. And, hopefully, they will have the know-how to frame your work to your expectations - and you might have fun participating in the process.</b></div>
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<b>While you may have great difficulty convincing Titus that his favorite bow tie in the color RADIANT ORCHID </b><b>will no longer be en vogue in 2015 ("Whaat?"), </b><b>we are excited about some of the new colors that are on the horizon:</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Framing with a simple black (or white) moulding makes it easy to integrate your art into your environment, </span></div>
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One of the earliest frames found in history was a wooden frame attached to a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fayum_mummy_portrait" target="_blank">Fayum</a> mummy portrait, dating back to the second century A.D. and the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coptic_period" target="_blank">Coptic Period.</a></div>
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Many of them are now on display for us to view, including this beautiful portrait of a young woman from the 3rd Century, which is kept at the <a href="http://www.louvre.fr/en" target="_blank">Louvre:</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This morning, I found these gorgeous honeymoon photos from 1939 floating around in my Newsfeed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In this age of never-ending seemingly replaceable digital imagery</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">and a very short attention span, it's worth stepping back and taking a moment to think.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We constantly bombard ourselves (or are bombarded) with new images of our family, friends, pets, landscapes, and more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And what then? When we're done looking at those, we move on, hungry to see more. New. More. New. More. We file them away, and then....... we forget about them. They slide into a maze of folders in our computer or on some cloud far away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: start;">These honeymoon photos, thought to be lost for the last 75 years, were recently found by the couple's grandson, </span><a href="http://www.dpreview.com/news/2014/05/03/1939-england-in-color-part-2/1" sl-processed="1" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #e15440; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_hplink">Barney Britton,</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: start;"> while cleaning out his grandmother's attic. They were shot in color -- a novelty at the time -- using 35mm Agfacolor film.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They had been printed and preserved and are now available for their family to enjoy (and share via the internet;) The point is: they were <i>physically printed out</i>, and even though they were believed to have been lost for a long time, they are now here for us to view as a part of history.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, I guess what I am saying is: preserve your memories, treat them as if they really are special moments in your life, even if you are planning on having many more: you never know when you would like to look back!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And if you'd like to frame them to preserve them. we can help you with that too. The materials we use today are all archival and UV protective, so you can safely display those images without worrying about them fading over the years. Ad faded photos can be digitally restored and refreshed. (See link at the bottom of the page.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> A gallery of favorite moments is a great way to share something about yourself with your friends, and to make you remember why you love your family or take a journey through some great times or trips.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Have a great day, start digging through those boxes of photos, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lorie Leigh Lawrence's DOUBLE CACTI in our new "Crisp Whites" section in the gallery.</span></div>
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LLB brings you great locally artisan hand crafted picture framing, and the best and most creative designs we can help you whip up! </div>
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Stop by Tuesdays - Saturdays to see what's new on our walls or to design your projects</div>
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(we just rearranged and improved our layout) and be inspired!</div>
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From contemporary and sleek to classic and ornate, I'll help you come up with a design that will dress up your art - and your walls.</div>
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<b>Recently, our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TitusTheTeckel" target="_blank">Chief Style Consultant Titus</a> was part of a really lovely blog post by the <a href="http://thescoutguide.com/in-praise-of-the-pampered-pet/?utm_source=TSG+MASTER+LIST%3A+TIP+%2B+RSS&utm_campaign=e54376c2f4-TSG_Tip_No_44&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9031360209-e54376c2f4-316302613" target="_blank">The Scout Guide.</a></b><br />
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<b>It was titled "In Praise of the Pampered Pet" and it featured some of The Scout Guide's own alongside other famous (pampered) shop dogs or favorite pets. We loved it and he was super flattered to be a part of it!!</b></div>
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<b>Here's that shot of Titus again, pictured with his favorite <a href="http://www.romamoulding.com/" target="_blank">ROMA Moulding </a> basket weave</b><b> LA TRECCHIA frames</b><b> (reminds us of a little basket for him to sleep in), and this photo (well, the two photos actually) was taken by <a href="http://atelieronegallery.blogspot.com/2014/02/kay-taylor-at-atelier-one.html" target="_blank">Kay Taylor of Sheridan Avenue Studios.</a></b></div>
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<b>Bow tie courtesy <a href="http://www.rethreadscville.com/" target="_blank">ReThreads Charlottesville</a> (that's where we find or special order<i> the best</i> ties for him!).</b></div>
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<b>But our little man Titus wanted to set the record straight. About being "pampered", that is.</b></div>
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<b>The truth is, when Titus is not modeling or guarding the shop, or helping you design that one super-fab piece you won't ever to be able to live without again, he is hard at work and helps us out in the workshop, diligently building frames and tending to other important parts of the process. See?</b></div>
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<b>He is an awesome frame builder and thought it was important that you knew how irreplaceable he is at <a href="mailto:www.lalineabellaframing@gmail.com" target="_blank">La Linea Bella ! </a></b><b>and how much he loves being a part of it all.</b></div>
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<b>So the next time you pop by LLB, give him a pat on the shoulder and go tour the workshop with him. </b><b>He surely deserves the pat, and he'd love to show you around!</b></div>
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<b>c/2014 La linea Bella ! Fantastic Framing & Art - Charlottesville, VA</b></div>
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<b>Every week I get this question: <i>How do I properly store my art?</i></b></div>
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<b>Everyone knows the sadness that comes over them when they pull out that diploma they thought they had safely stashed away in that cardboard tube in order to frame it later on. It's now half yellow, half white, and irreparably curled for eternity.</b></div>
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<b>Or the now leopard-pattern-spotted (foxed) print of Paris that you "safely" put away in between two sheets of cardboard in your attic or basement five years ago, hoping to frame it when you moved into that new house with more wall space.</b></div>
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<b>Not to mention those irreplaceable family photos from the 70's, showing your parents in denim bell-bottoms and furry "fros" at some great outdoor festival in Colorado (I guess you just got a glance into my past;).</b></div>
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<b>-Go to your local <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=art+supplies+charlottesville+virginia&rlz=1C1CHMR_enUS395US395&oq=art+supplies+charlottesville+va&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l4.7217j0j7&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">art supply dealer.</a></b></div>
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<b>-Purchase some <a href="http://www.gaylord.com/adblock.asp?abid=8459&search_by=desc&search_for=acid%20free%20foam%20core&mpc=WW&catalog=&target=" target="_blank">acid free foam core</a> and cut two pieces slightly larger than your art.</b><br />
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<b>-Purchase some <a href="http://www.gaylord.com/adblock.asp?abid=6266&search_by=desc&search_for=glassine&mpc=WW" target="_blank">glassine paper</a> or <a href="http://www.gaylord.com/adblock.asp?abid=15604&search_by=desc&search_for=acid%20free%20tissue&mpc=WW" target="_blank">acid free tissue.</a></b></div>
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<b>-Cut your foam board into two pieces, approximately 1" larger than your art. </b></div>
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<b>-Fold the acid free tissue/glassine in half and insert your art in between. Then gently fold the rest of the tissue around the three outer edges of the art to safely encapsulate the art. Insert in between your foam board, tape the edges to hold the boards/folder together (NOT masking tape, preferably chose an acid free tape) and "Voila!", you can now store your art. NOT in your attic or basement where there is a lot of fluctuation in temperature and humidity, but in a dry, low-lit space or closet or, actually, underneath your bed is totally fine: <i>wherever you have some air circulation </i>to keep your art dry and unexposed to humidity (or gnawing pets - we've seen it all...).</b></div>
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<b>If you are a print collector like me and you store a lot of art, invest in some <a href="http://www.gaylord.com/adblock.asp?abid=63&search_by=desc&search_for=print%20storage&mpc=WW" target="_blank">acid free print folders</a>/boxes. For serious moisture control, use some Silicone paper.</b></div>
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<b>And for photos, you can purchase special acid free storage boxes.<a href="http://www.gaylord.com/" target="_blank"> (Purchase all these here.)</a></b></div>
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<b>If you encounter any damage from improper storage, we recommend consulting a paper conservator to repair as much of the damage as possible. Our favorite resident Charlottesville paper magicians are Robert and Martha Orton of <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/blue-ridge-book-conservation-charlottesville" target="_blank">Blue Ridge Book Conservation</a> and I'm happy to tell you more about them and sing their praises, just give me a call or pop by with your art.</b></div>
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<b>Not only are you storing your art or documents, you are enjoying them at the same time while they beautify your home and even turn some heads. </b></div>
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<b>See you soon, I hope this was helpful!</b></div>
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