Comments on: preparing to film: beautiful frames

By: Geri deGruy

Geri deGruy — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 18:10:21 +0000

I agree. I love floater frames. They can give a finished look to a piece, they’re not very expensive and attaching the canvas is just a matter of a few screws on the back. No glass to deal with. I use them a lot with my mixed-media work. I’m curious Lyric about how you attach your quilts to the canvas? I’ve experimented with several ideas but am not happy with them.

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 14:59:01 +0000

The quilts look great in those frames. I will be interested in the DVD when it’s available.
Thank you for the link to the ArtPrize site! I went to the Grand Rapids newspaper site and they have lots of photos that made me want to be there. Maybe next year!

By: Sheila Barnes

Sheila Barnes — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 02:37:26 +0000

Oh, I absolutely adore floater frames – I think it has become my favorite framing method since I tried it a few years ago to showcase some very small textile pieces. They went into my ArtWalk exhibit that year along with several slightly larger ones in gallery frames and two just wrapped around stretched canvas. The floater frame ones sold before the opening reception! You are so right that framing can eliminate any question about what a viewer is seeing and helps textile works to look like they belong when sharing wall space with more traditional art mediums.

By: Lyric Kinard

Lyric Kinard — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 15:32:17 +0000

In reply to Ellen Lindner. I agree about the name…. scraps is what is in my head. “Ode to Mirot” sounds much more sophisticated, don’t you think? (Imagine my nose lifted, a cup of tea in my hand, and my best posh british accent.) ;-)

By: Ellen Lindner

Ellen Lindner — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 15:27:16 +0000

Using the floating frames is an excellent idea! I’m ready to order the dVD!

But, my two cents, don’t name your artwork Scraps!