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What are you missing?What do you overlook as yo What are you missing?What do you overlook as you rush through each day?I am fortunate enough to have grown up in South Africa and get back to see family regularly. I'm fortunate enough to be able to walk in the mountains and spend time in the bush, and have seen amazing things.I understand - if you're visiting for the first and perhaps only time, that all you want to see is "The Big Five". (The Big Five are Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino and Elephant) But if that's your only ambition, you miss a lot.Don't for a minute think I don't think these are incredible things to see. The snag is though, when you're tearing across a game reserve to see the possible sighting of a leopard's tail, that you miss all the little things.As we tear through the day, do we miss the small wins in our businesses? The small successes that happen every time someone says yes to you work?Let me tell you about these images: The first is a pygmy mongoose, peering out of a log. Very small and very cute. We'd stopped to watch one dashing through the grass and then saw a whole family of them. What a delight!The second image: Our guide spotted the spoor of a hyena, showing us the drag marks of the prey it was pulling. No sign of the hyena though. He told us the den was a long way off. That the hyena would have to drag it down the one valley and up and over the ridge to the next. We followed and waited. Patience rewarded us. Can you see the hyena?The last is a Martial Eagle. What more can I say?What do we miss, when we don't stop and look? What do we miss if we don't try new things?Are you afraid to start something in case it doesn't work out? Does it matter if it doesn't? We make the mistake and learn.Do you fancy trying something new? I'm running a series of free tools webinars as a way of introducing you to picture framing.Follow the link in @rivercraneframing to read more and register.#hyena #martialeagle #pygmymongoose#framingworkshop #onlineframingworkshop #onlineworkshop #onlineworkshops #pictureframing #handmadeframes #pictureframingtools #pictureframingequipment
Despite devastating fires rolling through the moun Despite devastating fires rolling through the mountains, if you look closely, there are signs of new life everywhere. Nature at its best. Resilient.Does it feel like your business is stuck? Has it had a blow that feels like you might not recover? Look for the small signs of life, and take it one step at a time, one day at a time.Everything you have done, and learned, is still there.#smallbusiness #startingover #newbeginnings
My parents loved the mountains and instilled in us My parents loved the mountains and instilled in us the same joy of hiking, bird watching and being outdoors. Only fitting for us to celebrate their long and full lives in one of their favourite places.#giantscastle #drakensberg
Students who spend a day with me in a workshop, go Students who spend a day with me in a workshop, go through the whole flow of measuring up artwork. They then move through the steps of cutting mounts, the frame, glass and so on. We keep to a reasonable size piece of art, so that we can practice concepts and techniques. Sometimes they want to focus on some aspects of framing.Take this piece. This was part of a collection of stretched canvases which my student was interested in framing. She was interested in the impact of a frame. We worked with raw wood. First measuring, cutting and joint the frame, then moving on to joining the lengths. Once the frame is made we moved on to preparing it for a finish. Typically I do these finishing stages over a succession of days, so in one day we stuck to a single shade. With more time you can layer up the tones and shades. Even so, the hand painted and varnished frame lends great impact to the piece.#handfinished #bespokeframing #pictureframingworkshop #framingworkshop #handfinishedframes
Teaching at RHACC @richmond_art_school @rhacc_coll Teaching at RHACC @richmond_art_school @rhacc_college at the start of the summer break.Students bring in their art. We start with work on paper. If the group is small we can stretch a little and try different artwork, like framing small stretched canvases or perhaps work on board. I order in some mouldings for them to cut and join, most students preferring to use a low flat profile in white or black. We also get wood donated. These can be interesting and possibly more elaborate, like an ornate gold or this very wide white.The donated wood comes from framers clearing out. So often there is a corner in the workshop with sticks of 1 or 2m in length that just take up space and often end up as scrap. It's a win/win situation. The framer clears out dead wood, and the student gets to try a different style of wood.What about this? Isn't it fab? The donated wood had lots of damage, but my student was able to salvage enough to produce this excellent piece.With the help of a strap clamp, she made the perfect frame. What a lovely achievement and sets the art she bought of beautifully.The frame is St. Ives from @lionpfs#artonboard #bespokeframing #creativity #customframes #custommade #custompictureframing #fabricart #framed #frameshop #framingworkshop #greatframedesign #handmade #handmadeframe #handmadeframes #pictureframing #rivercraneframing
There is still time to join our short summer works There is still time to join our short summer workshop. Don’t leave it too late, we’re starting on Monday at 09:30 (BST 🤣)💥 4 weeks 💥 4 live sessions (recorded so you can catch up if you miss any 💥 plenty of extra recordings 💥 fun, framing and learningBut why am I telling you this when you can read all about it and sign up today!Add Summer to the comments or go to @rivercraneframing and sign up.Bookings close on Friday at 20:00
The London Branch of the Fine Art Trade Guild is h The London Branch of the Fine Art Trade Guild is having their monthly meeting on Zoom on Wednesday 24th July at 8pm (BST) Topic: Equipment Maintenance. Our speaker is from @lionpfs We meet as a group (of framers) every few months, share ideas, ask questions and always learn something new. If you’re interested in joining the Guild, you’re welcome to attend one of our meetings as a guest.Email info@fineart.co.uk for details about tomorrow’s meeting.@lion @finearttradeguild#finearttradeguild #morsoguillotines #keencut #alfamacchine
I'm amazed at how quickly my framing workshops fil I'm amazed at how quickly my framing workshops fill up and sell out these days.I think it's because we're learning that being a little creative is so good for us.It's good old fashioned fun to work with your hands, to learn something new and try it yourself.That's why I'm offering an online "Summer Framing Workshop"DM me for more information or Post "Summer Fun" in the comments or Follow the links and register today, orI'll send you more information#creativity #customframes #custommade #custompictureframing #framed #frameshop #framingworkshop #greatframedesign #handmade #handmadeframe #handmadeframes #handpaintedpictureframe #handpaintedpictureframes #onlineframingworkshop #onlineworkshop #onlineworkshops #pictureframing
Spoil yourself. Take a little time out and treat y Spoil yourself. Take a little time out and treat yourself to a short fun, learn to frame workshop.If you’ve done a course, or you’ve been meaning to get framing, you can join us too.I’m running a free webinar on Tuesday, 23rd so that you can ask any questions and see what tools you need.The course itself runs over 4 weeks, with 1 live call each week.Add “Summer Fun” to the comments and I’ll send you all the details.#onlineworkshop #framingworkshop #learnsometingnew
Michelangelo: The Last DecadesOn Tuesday, we wen Michelangelo: The Last DecadesOn Tuesday, we went to the British Museum to see this Michelangelo exhibition. The exhibition focuses on his last 30 years.So much to say and observe, but here for you 2 things:✏ Observing as a framer: Many of his pieces have sketches on both sides. To frame these, the framers have placed the works between 2 pieces of glass. They need to ensure neither piece touches the glass, so use mounts to do this. Then the pieces themselves are either attached visibly, as in this first example (with a piece of tape at each corner) . They don't need to do this in the second example. Both examples have work visible on the opposite side.✏ Observing as an artist: I've started to watch and follow colour pencil artists, many of whom find an image to draw (from a photo and or drawing) and then use this as a reference - tracing off the basic lines and proportions. Michelangelo seemed to do this all the time. This exhibition has a lot of his drawings that he then used as his reference pieces for the main event. He used charcoal to draw these pieces.Observing to appreciate the skill? - well you'll have to go yourself! His drawings are incredible. The third image is a closer view of 'The Punishment of Tityus' shown in this set of images.#britishmuseum #michelangelo #museums #LastChance #visitingmuseumsinlondon
I'm running another online workshop. Yayayay!!D I'm running another online workshop. Yayayay!!Designed to be light and fun and easy, you're invited to join me online.Starting on the 29th July and running for 4 weeks, we'll look at what you can achieve with a mount cutter. I'll show you how to plan and measure your art, cut mounts and assemble and complete your frames. We'll use frames you have, frames you can buy and I'll show you how to source bespoke frames too. This is all about getting started, so that you can learn to frame pieces of art you have been collecting. Those fabulous holiday photos and more.All this is online. The sessions will be recorded and you have access to them and other supporting materials online to watch when you have time.You will need a few tools and we'll discuss those in the workshop and before you even sign-up!You may have some tools and you may have none You may have some experience you may have none You may want to give it a go or want to go further All these are good - join me and work where you are at and I'll help you go further.I'm inviting you to join me. See this as a time to get started or carry on. See this as a place to ask questions and a place to experiment. And if you love it? Then you can take things further.It should be a super inviting price too.😃Just type "Summer Fun" in the comments and I'll send you a DM with a link to read all about it.#summerfun #art #bespokeframing #boxframe #creativity #customframes #custommade #custompictureframing #framed #frameshop #framingworkshop #greatframedesign #handmade #handmadeframe #handmadeframes #handpaintedpictureframe #handpaintedpictureframes #homedecor #onlineframingworkshop #onlineworkshop #onlineworkshops #pictureframing #rivercraneframing #smallbusinessowner #smallBusinessUK #twickenham #twickenhamcommunity #wallart #walldecor
This water colour has hung in my parents' home for This water colour has hung in my parents' home for as long as I can remember. Bearing in mind that was in South Africa, I'm curious about it's history. It's the New Forest (UK) and was painted in 1906.I'm going to reframe it. With my knowledge of materials (mount boards and glass) I plan to frame this to the highest level. The end result may look like any other mounted, framed water colour, but I'll know what's inside that also matters.Framers: Remember what the client can't see also matters. A client brought in a piece that has been in his home for years and now, after all these years, the tapes that hold the piece in place are showing through to the front!What's inside counts.I'll post the details when it's all done.#art #bespokeframing #conservationglass #customframes #custommade #custompictureframing #fineartframing #finearttradeguild #framed #frameshop #framingworkshop #greatframedesign #handmade #handmadeframe #handmadeframes #homedecor #lovemyjob #museumglass #pictureframing #rivercraneframing #smallbusinessowner #smallBusinessUK #truvueglazing #twickenham #twickenhamcommunity
Isn't it great when customers enjoy something enou Isn't it great when customers enjoy something enough to offer feedback. These were left as Google Reviews after a recent workshop I ran at RHACC @richmond_art_schoolThere may be time to book onto the next one. If not get in touch and perhaps an online or 1-1 in-person workshop will work for you.#art #artofinstagram #bespokeframing #creativity #customframes #custommade #custompictureframing#framed #frameshop #framingworkshop #greatframedesign #handmade #handmadeframe #handmadeframes #homedecor #lovemyjob #pictureframing #rivercraneframing #smallbusinessowner #smallBusinessUK #twickenham #twickenhamcommunity #womeninbusiness
💥 Here's a great story...💥A few years back 💥 Here's a great story...💥A few years back a local framer sent out a general note looking for someone who might join him or buy the business. I didn't want to do either, but did pop in for a chat. I teach a lot, and it's always nice to see if there any opportunities for my students.A few months after our meeting, I was contacted by someone looking to partner with a framer. He wanted to set up a gallery and have someone to frame his extensive collection of movie posters. What an opportunity for a framer!Now I didn't want to do that either, but I wondered...So I introduced the two and was thrilled when, last month, I was invited to an Opening Night at the Gallery. Now I did nothing, but introduce them. They did all the work, but I felt like a million dollars! 😄If you're interested in old movie posters, then contact them at Handmade Frames in Teddington.#movieposter #framingmovieposters #movieposterart #moviepostercollector #moviepostercollection #bespokepictureframes
When nature does an exquisite job at flower arrang When nature does an exquisite job at flower arranging...Have a great week.#pictureframer #bespokepictureframer #rivercraneframing #smallbusinessowner #smallBusinessUK #twickenham #twickenhamcommunity #womeninbusiness
News Flash!We have added another 4-day class to News Flash!We have added another 4-day class to the RHACC calendar. Join me at the end of July for 4 days to have some fun framing. To register go to the Richmond Adult Community College (@rhacc_college) website and sign up. Don't delay. Lots of my previous students were disappointed to have missed out on what they thought was my last class at the college.I'm wavering and while I'm wavering, we have added in another intensive week. Here are a few examples of what students get up to.#rhacc #richmondartschool #picureframingworkshops #bespokepictureframinguk #bespokeframing #artintwickenham
Forever in the mountains, always a smile, a joke a Forever in the mountains, always a smile, a joke and a light touch. In April I was able to be with Dad on his patio and share more of his tales of his beloved mountains.Last week, we said our final goodbyes to my father, who died aged 96, peacefully in his sleep at home.We were blessed to have wonderful parents support us over many years, and grateful that we have so many good memories and crazy anecdotes. As we met with their friends and packed up his home, it was a time of laughter and tears. Our lasting memories are of their love for the mountains, which they instilled in us.Stan Harper (April 1928 - May 2024)
I love the sentiment of this piece of art, don't y I love the sentiment of this piece of art, don't you? I don't think everyone believes that about themselves. I think it needs one more word "Believe!"This piece was framed in a 1-1 workshop with me. My student had done a course some years ago with another trainer. Like many who do courses, he didn't dive into implementing what he'd learned immediately, so he knew some bits, but needed some help to get going again.This was a such a fun day. We could move through some of the stages a little faster than for an complete introduction to framing. We could circle around and dive into some topics going deeper and I was able to show him a few new things to add to his skill set.Are you in the same place? Do you have some framing equipment that you just haven't used for months or years? Did you do a course a year or more ago and want to get back into framing, but you want to review the starting steps? Why not get in touch? I do 1-1 in-person workshops or I can do a short call and online session to help you with a topic you're struggling with.Let's chat!#bespokeframing #customframes #custommade #custompictureframing #framingworkshop #greatframedesign #handmade #handmadeframe #handmadeframes #onlineframingworkshop #onlineworkshop #onlineworkshops #pictureframing #rivercraneframing #smallbusinessowner #smallBusinessUK
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