Framer's Corner

Jon Legere prints

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:42:44 +0000

Just in, 7 rare Jon Legere images from his daughter’s collection. Come in to Downeast Art & Framing and check them out. We have four prints from a one man show in the 1960’s, an Old Orchard limited edition silk screen, a small Kettle Cove lithograph and Longfellow Square silk screen from the 1990’s.

Summer Style Trends

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:39:57 +0000

As we head into the summer months, many of us will make our way to our favorite vacation spots – the coast, an island, camping, or maybe even a cruise. This warm and welcoming time is perfect for decorating with art and colors that remind us of soothing, tranquil ocean waves, and nautical fun.

Design Tip: Build a decorative theme around interests such as coastal style-mix shoreline art with real shells and your framed beach mementos.

Check out the print search on our web site to find the perfect images for your home or office.

Rehabing Old Framed art

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:41:19 +0000

You’ve inherited Grandma’s art you’ve alway loved, couldn’t it use new archival matting and conservation glass? Artwork framed 20 years ago needs updating. Acid free matting and UV protected glass will help preserve those special pieces of artwork and memorabilia. Downeast Art & Framing is happy to help with any project, no job is too small or big.

Tips for Grouping Artwork

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:29:44 +0000

Donald Verger

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:13:44 +0000

Downeast Art & Framing is proud to feature award winning artist Donald Verger’s prints as the newest addition to our ever expanding selection of local art. Many of Donald’s works can be seen as part of the Mercy Hospital collection. We currently have over 40 stunning lighthouse and nature prints in stock.

Seaside Rehabilitation Center hanging

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:07:11 +0000

New framed piece we just hung in the lobby at Seaside Rehabilitation Center.

Downeast Art & Framing is helping Seaside with all new artwork to transform their walls in their new remodel.

Residents and staff are thrilled with the new artwork and warmth they bring to the space.

Thomas Kinkade

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:39:42 +0000

Downeast Art & Framing is Maine’s source for Thomas Kinkade. We offer a wide selection of open and limited edition art in our Gallery. Special Orders are welcome. Please visit our store or view Thomas Kinkade images on our Print Search Page for all images.

“San Francisco, Powell Street marks the 19th release in my San Francisco collection, yet this wonderful town continues to provide breathless views.

Perhaps that’s because San Francisco is such a lived-in city. Wherever you look you find dynamic street life, and the famous cable car.

In San Francisco, Powell Street I’ve taken artistic license to move the wonderful Bay Bridge into view. In middleground we see the Sir Francis Drake Hotel with its famous Starlite Roof adorned by its landmark spinning star.”

-Thomas Kinkade

Museum Glass

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:09:21 +0000

If you can’t see your artwork clearly because of the reflection in the glass or are worried about your artwork fading, Museum glass is the best option to protect your artwork or treasures. Museum glass not only offers 99% UV protection but has two optical layers that actually bend the rays of light allowing more clarity in your artwork. Colors will also be more vibrant without the reflection of light.

Frame Moldings

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:07:26 +0000

Two or more frame moldings can be added together, or “stacked”, to create a profile unique to your work.

Backing Material

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:02:50 +0000

Never use regular cardboard as a backing material. Cardboard is highly acidic and will damage artwork over time. Foam core or archival corrugated backing materials are the preferred backing material.