Opening Reception July 12: 1-4pm Timothy UfuomaEfe Orikri
"Fission of Emotions"

"To me, a true work of art can be described as a juxtaposition of complexity and simplicity. Art must be filled with strong emotional content and be based on the perception, expectations and experiences of the artist. I always make every effort to create my paintings based on these three concepts, but most especially, art must be timeless, with as mush intrinsic relevance in today's world as in the future." (more info)

Framations will soon offer the DVD Mixed Media Painting for sale.  Mixed Media Painting is a educational how-to video that describes the process of applying mixed media and exciting colors to your painting. African artist Timothy Orikri describes this process in detail explaining different aspects to this style of painting. The DVD was directed by Alex Peterson, a local filmographer.
Check back soon for ordering information. Here is a sample of the video below.

Coming in August.....
 

"Misery in Missouri" 2008/2009

CALL FOR ENTRY
Missouri has earned a reputation as the “Puppy Mill Capitol of the Midwest” due to its many, filthy, overcrowded, and poorly regulated pet breeding locations where animals suffer a miserable existence.

“Misery in Missouri” is an art exhibit sponsored by the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation. The goal of the exhibit is to shed light on the Missouri puppy mill problem through a visual means. The show will be displayed in Springfield, MO from September 1 to 12 and Columbia, MO later in September. Unsold works will be available for display at other events in St Louis & Kansas City through February 2009. Click here for the artist's Call for Entry.
 

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Daisy and Digger 
"Daisy and Digger", a children's book written by Kathy Meyer and illustrated by resident artist Catherine Mahoney. It is a charming tale of two puppies who get a new toy and realize that it is more fun to share and enjoy the toy together than to fight over it.  It is an innocent story perfect for any child, featuring the beautiful watercolor paintings by Catherine. To purchase a copy for yourself, visit the gallery, or click here to order online.

      Framations Custom Framing & Art Gallery offers fast, friendly, and affordable custom framing & matting services. With over 60 frame styles in stock, most orders are completed in 1-3 working days. If you don't see a frame style that works for you from our instock frame selections, then choose from our hundreds of special order frame styles!  With over 20 years experience in the custom framing industry, you can rest assured that your work will be handled with care.  We will inform you of all of your choices for custom framing, not just the most expensive ones! We want you to be happy with the framing & matting you choose! 

      We also offer fast custom matting at the best prices! Bring in your frame & we will be happy to cut a mat to fit your frame for you. And usually,  this can be done while you wait! 
We carry a full color line of Crescent decorative grade matting instock. Conservation Matting is available by special order. We can also create multiple opening (or collage) matting for you! Additional Window openings are only $1.50 for each extra opening!
   
   At Framations, we use acrylic (not glass) in our custom frames. Acrylic is much lighter and safer. (Glass shatters on impact, often destroying your artwork. Acrylic may crack, but it will not shatter. It is also safer to hang above your sofas, beds & in children's rooms!) We also carry Novus acrylic cleaners instock to care for your framed artwork. 

      Just need a new piece of acrylic, backing, or hangers? Great! See us at Framations for repairs & replacements pieces. We will do our best to fix it for you, but if we cannot... we will tell you that, too! Hopefully, we will be able to recommend someone to you, also.

    At Framations, we strive for the absolute BEST customer service! Whether your order is $1.00 or $1,000,000.00, we treat all of our customers with the same fantastic customer care. If you need no pressure advise on your order, help picking out framing or matting or artwork, questions about pricing, or need referrals for services we cannot provide, please contact us! We are here to help! We want you to enjoy your framed artwork....your way! 

 
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