Now, that's a framer!

rvacoffeestain: Richmond Art #rva #richmond #vcu Main Art will...

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:04:01 -0500

rvacoffeestain:

Richmond Art #rva #richmond #vcu

Main Art will be missed!

Attention #RVA Artists: Help Reconnect Shockoe! Learn more at...

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:55:00 -0500

Attention #RVA Artists: Help Reconnect Shockoe!

Learn more at the “Envision This Challenge” Kick Off event 2/19 @LaDiff

http://www.ie-rva.org/?p=2395

Beautiful! edtrask: Commission finished last night 30/40....

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 15:22:39 -0500

Beautiful!

edtrask:

Commission finished last night 30/40. “Berry Burke at night fall”

Hope you all had a memorable Thanksgiving! We did. Take one...

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:58:05 -0500

Hope you all had a memorable Thanksgiving! We did.

Take one more day and be lazy then see us when we reopen for Small Business Saturday!
35 to 50% off framed and on framed art, 50% off in-stock moulding and one lucky winner will win our door prize valued over $375!
Plus - *Register* your AMEX card today and get $25 just for using your card 11/24.

Congratulations to all the runners in today’s Anthem...

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 15:58:59 -0500

Congratulations to all the runners in today’s Anthem Richmond Marathon , American Family Fitness Half Marathon, and HCA Virginia Health System, hcavirginia.com 8k! You should be proud of your accomplishment (in whichever race you ran)!
Bring in your BIB, finish line photo and medal, and we’ll help preserve today’s event for a lifetime.
Mention this post and receive $30.00 off your order! Congrats again!

Just in case Sandy did damage to your art, here are some tips.. See you soon!

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:05:51 -0400

Just in case Sandy did damage to your art, here are some tips.. See you soon!:

framenation:

As we clean-up and regroup after tropical storm Irene’s weekend visit to the Eastcoast, many are faced with water-damaged items at home and in the workplace, in addition to exterior property damage.

After the trees etc. are cleaned up outside, we turn our focus inside.

Thankfully, few…

fastframelodo: Spook your guests with crooked frames! If there...

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:56:13 -0400

fastframelodo:

Spook your guests with crooked frames! If there was every a time to encourage crooked frames, it’s NOW! So go ahead and start tilting all those frames in your home.

“From Richmond With Love ~ 2012” - Going away gift...

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:59:01 -0400

“From Richmond With Love ~ 2012” - Going away gift for a former RVAer. Pic by the amazing @SkyNoir

Love that he recommends the metallic paper to print this on. Love!

Rockin’ Jellybean’s “Evil Valentine”...

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:46:00 -0400

Rockin’ Jellybean’s “Evil Valentine” framed in “Tangled Heart” white lacquer frame.

Perfect combo!

motherphokingburgers: Japanese artist Rockin Jelly...

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:00:00 -0400

motherphokingburgers:

Japanese artist Rockin Jelly Bean.

Artwork here

rvacoffeestain: I abandoned some art on my walk to the office....

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:06:19 -0400

rvacoffeestain:

I abandoned some art on my walk to the office. I hope someone cool finds it.

thedailywhat: Bob Ross Remix of the Day: PBS and video mashup...

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:17:39 -0400

thedailywhat:

Bob Ross Remix of the Day: PBS and video mashup wiz John D. Boswell (melodysheep) follow up their Mister Rogers masterpiece with a tribute to the greatest painter of all time.

[pbs]

artistandframer: How to Stretch a Canvas: The concept of...

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:00:00 -0400

artistandframer:

How to Stretch a Canvas:

The concept of stretching a canvas is simple - evenly pull and staple all sides of the canvas around the stretcher edges until the front is taut and evenly stretched.

In practice, it’s a little more complicated than that. Getting even tension and tackling those tricky corners are skills best left to a professional if crafty tasks are not your thing. However there are some tips to doing it well:

1) Opposites - start with one staple in the middle of one side of the canvas (I tend to start with the shorter side.) Then on the direct opposite side pull the canvas taught - using canvas pliers if necessary - and staple. Repeat on the long sides of the canvas and continue around the edges of the canvas doing one staple at a time using the opposite rule until all the sides are stapled.

2) Do-Over - Don’t be afraid to pull out a few staples and start over if you notice that the image is crooked (if you’re stretching an already painted image) or if you’re noticing large ripples from uneven tension or poorly placed staples.

3) Know Your Materials - Most canvas and linen made for painting can withstand quite a bit of pull and tension, but if you’re stretching a silk cloth for display or a painting made on thin cotton fabric (as I often see from people’s travels) you cannot pull very tight. In the case of delicate fabrics, even tension is more important that pulling it as tight as possible.

artistandframer: Give your art a little space: This little...

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:46:56 -0400

artistandframer:

Give your art a little space:

This little hidden framing element is not really necessary for most people to know about. Often framers will add it into the cost if necessary without explaining it to the customer, which is fine. Sometimes you may have to request that it’s added and if you want to make sure your artwork is being properly protected, it’s best to know what a spacer is and what it’s function is.

Technically, artwork should not be pressed directly onto the glass. Does it happen? All the time. If there is a window mat cut, this is not something you have to worry about. In addition to being pretty, window mats have the added functionality of lifting the glazing off the work and allowing the necessary breathing space.

The correct way to frame artwork that does not have a window mat, is to add spacers. Spacers are wonderful little (usually plastic) inserts that fit underneath the rabbet (or lip) of the frame. They come in all different sizes - starting from 1/8 inch to much larger. The larger the spacer needs to be, the more likely it will be made of foam core and lined with a mat matching the color of the backing.

Spacers are also used when you want to float an artwork - this is when the artwork is mounted with space around the edges without a window mat covering the sides.

See more MILK at his First Fridays RVA opening tonight at...

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:50:01 -0400

See more MILK at his First Fridays RVA opening tonight at Pibby’s on Broad St from 6-10pm.

Nice pic, sarabirdofprey:

Boatin’ #rva #streetart #graffiti #boat (Taken with Instagram)

Richmond Flying Squirrels Ticket Contest

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 16:01:34 -0400

We hope everyone is staying as cool as possible. It’s been a rough summer so far for many in the Richmond area and beyond.

We hope that this contest will bring some much needed FUN to the winner!

As a Summer ‘thank you’ we are giving away a 4 pack of tickets to the Flying Squirrels game tomorrow night - complete with fireworks!

So if you missed the display on Brown’s Island last night (it was great by the way - Thank you Richmond!) and can’t get to any tonight, this is a fun opportunity.

Just tell us you favorite thing to do on the 4th in Richmond and you are entered for a chance to WIN.

Email us, comment here on our Tumblr, post it on our facebook, or our twitter… enter how ever you like.

Example:

My favorite thing to do for the fourth in RVA is __________. #RVASquirrelsContest

The drawing will be at 2pm tomorrow, July 5th. Good luck!

Watch Art Come to Life

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:28:00 -0400

Today is Family Day at the RVA Street Art Festival - free arts activities for children! 11am to 6pm

Be sure to take a historically-narrated Canal Cruise while you are down at the Turning Basin. Hours today are 12-5pm.

Adults: $6, Children (5 to 12 years old): $5, Seniors (65 years and up): $5 and Children 4 and under: Free

rvastreetart:

WRIC-TV 8 came down to the Power Plant today and did a great story about the festival and why everyone should come out this weekend and enjoy the festival and watch this amazing art come to life!

Artist Driven with Pose

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:28:38 -0400

rvastreetart:

Watch Pose and Sever work a wall they were commissioned to do in Atlanta in 2011 for a co-op wall project. Time-elapsed video over 4 days watches a wild 60 foot wall come to life. You won’t believe how they freehand this entire mural into what it becomes….

Framed by Kosal: Behind the Scenes: "Thriller Jacket"

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:45:20 -0400

Framed by Kosal: Behind the Scenes: "Thriller Jacket":

framedbykosal:

A black and red calf leather jacket is among the most recognizable and famous garments of the 20th century. This jacket has been described as “the greatest piece of rock and roll memorabilia in history.” The iconic jacket was worn by Michael Jackson in his “Thriller” video in 1983. One of the…

rvastreetart: Thursday (April 12) a lecture at the VMFA -...

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:18:28 -0400

rvastreetart:

Thursday (April 12) a lecture at the VMFA - 6:30pm - Meet the artists!

Friday (April 13) watch the artists lay out their canvas, head to a party at Ladiff, Ledbury Shirts and the opening of RVAstreet art Fest gallery presented by J.Fergesen

Saturday (April 14) watch the artists continue their murals, interact with the crowd, enjoy some local beer, wine, food and local goods from Bizarre market…

http://www.rvastreetart.com/

Sunday (April 15) bring the family and watch the artists finish up their masterpieces and the kids can create their own small banners and canvas for the house (inside of course)!