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Photo Walls For All!
With the advance of digital photography, the lines between professional and amateur have blurred. The days of 5×7 Fotomat glossies are long gone. Today, many people, like long-time customer Scott Sykora, are able to control all aspects of their … Continue reading
Posted in Musings
Tagged collage wall, custom framing, custom printing, digital printing, frame, hobby, hobby photography, mat, personal printing lab, photo wall, photography, travel photos
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I’ll Be Your Mirror (reflect what you are)
Oh, mirrors! What wonderfully customizable yet functional pieces of furniture they can be! One of the splendors of mirrors is that you can be as wild and wacky or as sleek and contemporary as you and your interiors are inclined to … Continue reading
August Framing of the Month
You know those mornings when you go back and forth with your outfit until it all lays down just so? That’s kind of how it was when a customer and I worked together to find just the right frame for … Continue reading
A Cordial Invitation to Unforgettable Gifts
Wedding season is upon us and with gift and honeymoon registries running rampant, we thought we would reach out and inspire the rogue gift-giver who daringly shops off the list. We at AFS recommend taking a sentimental approach by framing … Continue reading
Where Exactly Do Frames Come From?
A question I had never pondered, nor even imagined pondering; until being hired by Artists Frame Service, that is. I was quickly enthralled by the myriad choices on the walls and even more excited to learn the process of how … Continue reading
Posted in Musings
Tagged custom framing, international picture framing expo, Italy, moulding, travel
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What’s Your Style?
When you walk into our showroom you’re presented with a variety of frames: gold leaf, ornate, burl wood, sleek & shiny, patterned. With so many choices, it may seem impossible to find the “right” frame. Luckily, there’s not just one … Continue reading
Posted in Musings, Play with us, Product Spotlight
Tagged custom corner frames, custom framing, dictionary prints, set backs, style
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Chicago Through the Lens
The day that a customer brought in this particular photo of the Uptown theater, I knew that AFS had to feature this artists’ work. Even now when I look at Tracey Capone’s photos on our Local Art Seen Here wall, … Continue reading
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Tagged aragon theater, Chicago, Chicago photograhy, custom framing, downtown, el, ferris wheel, fine art, green mill, loop, Tracey Capone, uptown theater, wolfy's
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