The Great Frame Up

Leslie Ehrin started painting at age sixteen months, in York,...

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:15:48 -0400

Leslie Ehrin started painting at age sixteen months, in York, PA, when her mother, a Watercolorist and Art Educator, put her in the bathtub to paint on sheets of newsprint taped to the walls, and paint brushes in babyfood jars filled with tempra paint sitting on the edge of the tub.

Prior to studying Painting /Fine Art academically at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, at age 25, Leslie first graduated with undergraduate degrees in Art History and English Literature from The University of Pennsylvania. After working as an Acquisitions Editor in the Publishing Industry with Prentice-Hall Publishers, for three years, (1981-1984 ) she returned to graduate school in Philadelphia at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts to study Painting for four years in the Certificate Program, which later became the MFA Program at U of P. During that time at PAFA, she researched the Collection on a part time basis in the Museum of American Art at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and worked for Barbara Wallace & Associates Art Consultants, selling fine art to corporations.

After completing her studies at PAFA, Leslie managed a Native American Art Gallery in Chestnut Hill, (Philadelphia), PA. which led to her managing what was then called The Art Sales & Rental Gallery at Philadelphia Museum of Art, (now Artworks Gallery) where she developed corporate art collections for numerous companies in the Philadelphia region 1991-2000

Lois Ehrin:

As an Artist, I love to paint. I seek out the beauty and serenity that nature offers us in order to sensitize us to the everyday gentle offerings that surround us but that we often overlook. Amidst so much disregard of our natural resources, I feel a need to paint the wild places, supporting their protection by communicating their unique pristine excellence.

Traveling to new destinations, looking at new scenery, jump-starts my inspiration to paint. Memorable journeys, meeting delightful people in new and beautiful places such as the lake country in England, London at night, the charm of Cotswold’s Villages and Sweden’s Dalarna region, distant Scottish highland castles, and the unspoiled beauty of America’s western National Parks, the Canadian Rockies and Alaska’s monumental frontiers added to my wealth of familiar subjects in Pennsylvania’s hills.

On a year sabbatical from teaching, I traveled and painted in France, in the inspirational places that enticed the French impressionists. I happily sketched and painted in Van Gogh’s Arles in the spring, and Monet’s water gardens in Giverney in Normandy.

In mid-summer I traveled to Southern France, painting in rural Provence’s purple lavender and golden sunflower fields and the colorful little fishing village of Collioure– near the French Pyrenees. With my paint brushes and canvases as a source of international delightful communication, I enjoyed the best of France’s beauty and met wonderful people and was able to complete many paintings depicting France.

First Friday August 7 5-8pm at The Great Frame Up in...

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First Friday August 7 5-8pm at The Great Frame Up in Wayne

“I’ve been an artist ever since I could hold a crayon…however, it’s only since 2001 that I decided to quit my job as a biochemist and devote all my time to art. It was then that I started painting murals, commissioned paintings and exploring my own self-expression in acrylics and oils. My ongoing education is sought through books, magazines, and plain ol’ brush mileage. The thing I love the most about painting is simply playing with paint, mixing it, pushing it around the canvas and experimenting. To me it’s very meditative and relaxing. I think it’s a doorway to spirituality and find myself drawn to subjects that elicit a peaceful energy in me. My ultimate intention is for my work to elicit similar feelings in the viewer. This is my small way of making the world a better place.” -John Pompeo

” David Knoecklein was born in Stamford, Connecticut. He began the study and practice of Art with portrait artist Freda Dreany. His studies are broad: The School of Visual Art in New York City, The Studio of Ruben Nakian in Stamford, The Yale Graduate School of Sculpture in New Haven, Connecticut, The San Francisco Art Institute, Boise State University and Illinois State University in Normal, Illinios, with independent study in Florence, Rome and Venice, Italy and Athens, Greece. Currently, David’s work can be viewed at the Carol Schwartz Gallery, Chestnut Hill, PA, the Majolica Restaurant in Phoenixville, PA, The Great Frame Up in Wayne, PA, and The Fine Art People’s Gallery in Exton, PA. David’s solo exhibition at the Phoenixville Art Center in January of 2006 received critical appraisal from Tienfong Ho, “Picturing Change - The Still Landscapes of J. David Knoecklein.” He received the Newman Gallery Award at the 2nd Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition in March of 2006, and took the Blue Ribbon First in Malvern, PA in October of 2005, In May of 2006, he received national recognition at the National Juried Exhibition at the Wayne Art Center. David recently relocated from Colorado to Phoenixville, PA. He received the Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers Award in 2004 and 2005 while teaching Philosophy and Ethics in Colorado at Pikes Peak Community College. David teaches painting and drawing at the Phoenix Village Art Center and the Chester Springs Studio”

First Friday Events

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:34:57 -0400

Hey Everyone!

Just a reminder that all of our First Friday events are held at our Wayne Location. 302 W. Lancaster Ave Wayne, Pa 19087 610-687-3060 Please check out our website for up to date information. www.wayne.thegreatframeup.com

Don’t miss our Friday Event with John Pompeo and David Knoeckline 5pm to 8pm August 7.

First Friday July3rd 5pm to 8pm Featuring oil paintings by Laura...

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:12:00 -0400

First Friday July3rd 5pm to 8pm Featuring oil paintings by Laura Barton, Lauren Blanchard, Madeleine Kelly, Susan Stefanski and paper sculpture by Jennifer Monahan.

First Friday June

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Well, our June First Friday was a hit. Thank you to all participating artists. All of your works are unbelievably unique. To check out their work go to www.wayne.thegreatframeup.com Also don’t forget if your in the Wayne, PA area on Wednesday, June 17th there will be a special meet the artists event with wine and cheese from 6pm to 8pm. Please come and check out this fantastic exhibition.

Congratulations to Andrew White our winner of our First Creative...

Thu, 28 May 2009 13:40:00 -0400

Congratulations to Andrew White our winner of our First Creative Self Expression Show hosted by The Great Frame Up. Andrewis a junior at the Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, PA He will now go on to the national level of the competition for a chance to win a $2,000 scholarship for college. Wish Andrew luck!!!! To see our other entrants please check out our website!

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Thu, 28 May 2009 13:37:05 -0400

smart business consulting presents…

As We See it:
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June 5 to 29, 2009

The Great Frame Up
302 W. Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA

First Friday Artists’ Reception:
June 5, 5 to 9 PM

Meet the Artists:
June 17, 7 to 9 PM
This show includes mixed media by Ruth Pinkenson Feldman, mixed media collages by Wendy Raskas Greenberg, fractal art of Blythe Hoyle, pastels by MAK, stitched figures by Jennifer Ryan, and watercolors by Blanche Levitt Torphy.

This Artists’ Support Group was facilitated by Linda Dubin Garfield.

This is an original Audubon print. Framed in a Regence Finished...

Thu, 14 May 2009 14:28:22 -0400

This is an original Audubon print. Framed in a Regence Finished corner frame with a Raphael liner… absolutely exquisite!

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This Paraflex frame can be customized to accommodate any color...

Thu, 07 May 2009 15:07:04 -0400

This Paraflex frame can be customized to accommodate any color combination!!!

This piece was done using a Regence Finished Corner Frame and a...

Thu, 07 May 2009 15:03:59 -0400

This piece was done using a Regence Finished Corner Frame and a Raphael fabric wrapped panel. Look how we can take needle work and turn it into an heirloom to be passed down for years to come! Come in and see what we can do for you!!!

Have you ever thought about framing your Plasma TV? Check out...

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:03:00 -0400

Have you ever thought about framing your Plasma TV? Check out this video!

The Great Frame Up has a huge selection of frames perfect for any decor. Stop in to see us and we will find the perfect frame for you and your TV.

May 1st First Friday Photography Show at The Great Frame up with...

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:17:40 -0400

May 1st First Friday Photography Show at The Great Frame up with Angeline May, Brad Gellman, Edward Harding and Ligia Richter. For more information please go to our website

The Great Frame Up is a proud sponsor of this year’s Plein...

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:53:00 -0400

The Great Frame Up is a proud sponsor of this year’s Plein Air Festival at the Wayne Art Center

What is Plein Air…?

Painting outdoors or en plein air began in 19th century Europe, when Englishman John Constable and the French Barbizon painters sought to depict everyday subjects in their natural settings. Using sketches made directly in the field, these Realists inspired the Impressionists, who sought to convey light with color. Today, painting from life is a pursuit that continues to challenge the finest artists in the world.

About the Juror: John Poon

Encouraged by the wealth of landscape and artist interpretation in the Bay Area and with such early experiences as Van Gogh’s exhibition at De Young Museum in San Francisco, John’s appreciation of art emerged at an early age.

A childhood full of drawing and painting foreshadowed an artistic future: after completing four years in the U.S. Coast Guard, he attended and graduated from the Academy of Art College (AAC) in San Francisco, winning numerous student awards and scholarships.

After graduation, John accepted the AAC’s offer to remain at the college as an instructor of painting and drawing, and eventually served as Director of Foundations overseeing all Freshmen Drawing, and Color and Design classes.

His philosophy is solid: he believes in the importance of an academic grounding in basic principles of art and adheres strongly to the classical premises of art education. He values his teaching and administrative experiences as having increased his perspective as an educator and artist.

John’s works reflect his inspired appreciation of the landscape. His paintings can be found in numerous private collections across the country. He is represented by Fairmont Gallery in Sonoma, CA; The Garden Gallery in Half Moon Bay, California; The Legacy Gallery in Jackson, WY; and The Walls Gallery in Wilmington, North Carolina.

His numerous professional awards and honors include “Best of Show” Society of Western Artists; Arts for the Parks Annual National Juried Exhibition; The Artist Magazine Annual National Juried Competition; The Sonoma Plein Air, Sedona Plein Air; and The Rocky Mountain Annual Plein Air Paint Out.

John lives in Liberty, UT with his wife Jenny, their six children, and Spike the cat.

For more information, visit the juror’s website at www.johnpoon.com

The Creative Self-Expression Show is a community event in which...

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:56:27 -0400

The Creative Self-Expression Show is a community event in which local The Great Frame Up stores partner with area high schools to showcase the students’ artistic talents and creative works. The partnership is usually celebrated with a special “art show” in the store allowing parents, friends and clients to view and enjoy the work. One piece of art from each participating school moves on to The Great Frame Up National Contest. Each year two students are awarded a $2000 college scholarship.

The Great Frame Up in Wayne will be participating this year. Check out the Creative Self Expression website for wonderful examples of past works.

http://www.creativeselfexpressionshow.com/

The Great Frame Up Wants to Help the Earth We are proud to...

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:48:00 -0400

The Great Frame Up Wants to Help the Earth

We are proud to offer Nurre Caxton’s EcoCare - a line of moulding that’s easy on the eyes and the planet. All woods are harvested from managed forests…areas that are carefully monitored, controlled and grown using a host of modern forestry techniques. This assures our forests will continue to provide clean air and water, stunning scenery, home for wildlife and jobs. The colors of Sherwood and Blackwood are achieved with organic, water based stains. These stains allow for the beauty of the wood grain to show through. No oils, no chemical solvents are used. Offering EcoCare gives us and our customers a choice they’ll feel good about.

_Not only is Nurre Caxton doing this Larson-Juhl another major moulding manufacturer is as well._ The Great Frame Up is also proud to present a new line of PEFC certified mouldings by Larson-Juhl. The “Biltmore Collection” uses sustainably harvested lumber from Asheville, North Carolina. The PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes) is an international umbrella organization that “…provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests.”

What this means for you… _From April 22nd- 25th purchase any frame from the Eco-Care line by Nurre Caxton or The Biltmore Collection from Larson Juhl and receive 15% off your order. Also bring in an old framed picture that you would like to re-frame and receive 15% off your order and we will donate your old frame to local art projects.__

_By doing this we can all do our part to help save the planet!

April First Friday take a look

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April First Friday take a look

First Friday April 4 William Ressler will be our featured artist...

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First Friday April 4 William Ressler will be our featured artist from 5-8pm His work will be on display the entire month of April

William C. Ressler is a graduate of what is now the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. As a free-lance artist in the Philadelphia area, he has executed commissions for a variety of editorial, corporate and architectural clients. Also a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Bible, his art portraying Biblical themes has been published internationally. Mr. Ressler is a member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Club and the American Watercolor Society.

Ressler’s drawings and paintings are included in several private, corporate, and university collections. His painting “Birthplace of Liberty” is on permanent loan to the Governor’s Home in Harrisburg. Ressler’s watercolors have been reproduced for a variety of purposes, such as corporate annual reports, porcelain plates in the Franklin Mint’s “Land of the Free” Series, “Tylenol Kid’s Classic” golf art, limited editions prints of historic Philadelphia scenes, and special promotions.

Ressler was selected as the American Cancer Society’s Christmas Card artist in 1991. He has won awards in most of Stone Harbor’s Annual Art Shows since 1972 including its 1995 and 1996 Purchase Awards. He was the winner of the 25th Anniversary Wetlands Institute Limited Edition Print competition in 1997.

Ressler’s prints and paintings may be viewed in galleries and shows in Philadelphia, its suburbs, and the New Jersey shore. His portfolio could be shown upon request.

Project of the month: March Designer: Jane Collins Customer:...

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Project of the month: March

Designer: Jane Collins

Customer: Gregory Kane

What is the Project?

Custom framing a WWI “Dough Boy” American helmet that customer wants to take in and out of frame. Helmet needs to be lifted off of the backing in order to take in and out.

What is the Design?

We are going to use a rust color fabric covered panel from Raphael’s with four furniture knobs and a window latch to hold the helmet in place. The suede was chosen for its durability and the hardware and latch provide the ability to remove and replace the helmet.

What is the Frame?

The frame was chosen to have enough mass and presence to carry the weight and “heaviness” of the helmet.

What is the Glazing?

The design does not include glazing to enable the removal of the helmet.

What is the Hardware?

The Hardware was chosen with a color and finish that complemented the helmet from Killian’s Hardware in Chestnut Hill on Germantown Ave. One of the knobs will have the strap draped over it.

History of the “Dough Boy” M-1917 WWI Helmet:

The steel for the M-1917 helmet was rolled by the American sheet and Tin Plate Company. The steel was then pressed and stamped into its bowl shape by several companies one in particular being Edward G Budd Manufacturing Company in Philadelphia, PA. Two others companies in New York on each in Michigan and Massachusetts, Indiana and Illinois also pressed the steel into helmets. The metal helmets and woven linings were then delivered to the plant at the ford motor company in Philadelphia where they were painted and assembled. The outside surface of the helmet was made to be anti-glare. In order to achieve this they painted the helmet then fine sawdust was blown onto the wet paint, they were left to dry then painted again. To increase protective properties the helmets were painted in an olive drab shade. These helmets could withstand a .45 caliber pistol bullet traveling at 600 feet per second fired at a distance of 10 feet.

10% off Spring Biltmore Collection INSPIRED BY THE QUALITY AND...

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:37:00 -0500

10% off Spring Biltmore Collection
INSPIRED BY THE QUALITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP of America’s greatest home, the Biltmore Frame Collection by Larson-Juhl will celebrate your artwork and photographs with elegance and style.

Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, inspires fine living in all who visit, and many of its guests would like to bring that feeling into their own home. Now, thanks to Larson-Juhl, custom picture frame manufacturer, and The Great Frame Up they can! The Great Frame Up is introducing Larson-Juhl’s Biltmore Collection, a new line of fine, custom frames inspired by the antique frames, art and architecture that is Biltmore.

“We are excited to introduce this Biltmore-inspired frame collection to Wayne, PA! Vanderbilt’s love of fine art and respect for the environment is evident in the frame designs and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring that feeling into our client’s homes,” says Pasha Sourbeer, Manager of The Great Frame Up

Biltmore Estate™, first envisioned and later commissioned by George Washington Vanderbilt III, was the most ambitious home ever conceived in America and took over six years and an army of artisans to create. It was completed in 1895, with 250 rooms, four acres of floor space, and was filled with a priceless collection of furnishings and artwork. Vanderbilt’s love for fine art was evident as he and his new bride traveled the world collecting fine art and frames to fill their home. His exceptional collection includes original works from masters such as Pierre-August Renoir and John Singer Sergeant.

After enjoying the estate for more than 35 years privately, the Vanderbilt family opened the estate to the public to generate tourism in March 1930. Since that time, Biltmore has been available for public tours - allowing Biltmore’s legacy to live on. During WWII, Biltmore housed priceless artworks from the National Gallery of Art for safekeeping. In 1963, Biltmore was named a National Historic Landmark. Today, Biltmore welcomes more than 1 million guests per year and continues to inspire all who see it.

Vanderbilt envisioned his estate as an eco-friendly environment; keeping in line with that focus, The Biltmore Collection by Larson-Juhl is the company’s first Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) ™ certified frame collection. To earn PEFC certification, the lumber used in the manufacturing process must come from well-managed, sustainable forests.

For additional details on how you can bring the Biltmore Estate into your home, or to see the Biltmore Collection of fine custom frames, please visit The Great Frame Up or call 610-687-3060.