Beth, this is where I get my frames: http://www.jfmenterprises.net/

JFM is where I get my frames as well. You need to purchase wholesale, however. Declaring yourself a business and getting a tax number is the only way you will be able to buy frames from them.

Peggy

I also get my frames from JFM, thanks to a previous recommendation from Karin.

A word of caution, though. Their prices are great but there are some errors on their site. I've had a couple of experiences where the frames were not the width they stated on the website. Contact them directly before you order to confirm the details of the frames you want.

Also, as you might have guessed, shipping costs can get very high. Order as many frames at once as you think you will need for a while.

All the frames they have sent me have been very nice and I have saved hundreds of dollars compared to buying similar custom frames at a retail shop.

I have ordered through one frame catalog (Graphix?) and was totally blown away by how "cheap" the quality was of the craftsmanship, so am rather gun shy now. But then again I have paid hundreds of dollars for some pretty questionable ones too.

Stupid question 102

Yes, your tax number is your vendor

The View From Somewhere
 

I've really enjoyed seeing all these posts! Here's an example in the "Far Out" portrait category. It's constructed of 1/2" Corian done intarsia style. The size is about 27"h x 21"w x 4" thick. Done on a planet with three moons??

After Midnight
 

Of course it shows best in the dead of night.

John,

This is very different but also very interesting. Would you share how you created this and what led you to this unconventional approach?

Karin,

I think your landscape paintings are very exciting, especially the the ones with the big sky/cloud themes! There is no need for rolling green hills or mountains. A blue sky with sunshine can be a bit startling. I don't think I would try a beach scene.

Meet Big Red
 

Here's my contribution to landscape art. I had to take a break from portraits after my last one and have some "fun". My husband and I often go for long rides in the country. We pack a lunch of fruit and cheese, a thermos of coffee, the dog, and just drive. We never know where we're going, or where we'll end up. I've gotten hundreds of photos of interesting sites, animals, and scenery along the way.

This guy was just begging to be photographed. We actually drove up the farmer's driveway so I could get this picture. Longhorn steers are not very common in Wisconsin, especially in such a setting.

(I know Cynthia, no animals, couldn't help myself!)

Jean