Employee Art Show

Connie Green featured for September

We are featuring the wonderfully whimsical artwork by Connie Green for the month of September. Connie regularly shows at the Frame & I Gallery and will have new and exciting pieces for this month. Her paintings are both charming and disarming, stirring a variety of moods. Her paintings are sure to bring a smile. Her jewelry has a similar charming effect, appealing to our wildest imaginations. Meet the artist during the Fourth Friday Artwalk on September 24th, 6-8pm, refreshments will be served.

Patrick McAllister, featured artist for July

Patrick McAllister's vibrant acrylic paintings are featured in our gallery for the month of July. Patrick has shown his work in our gallery for a while and for this month brought in some new paintings as well as a few large format paintings (one of which is on display in our window, be sure to take a look). Meet the artist during the Fourth Friday Artwalk on July 23rd, 6-8pm.

Viewing Patrick's paintings brings a sense of wonderment and stirs the imagination. What story do you see in his painting? Above: "The Garden"

Below: "Dry Dock"

Take good care,
Russell

New artwork by Robert Knudson

Russell's New Mixed Media Art on Display

Here are a few more of Russell Johnson's mixed media pieces being featured for the month of March. Russell will be doing a demonstration on the Art Walk Night 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday March 26th on his technique of painting and drawing on photographic prints. This will be a great way to enjoy the fresh, spring weather we are having here in Prescott!

Russell Johnson - new mixed media pieces

The Frame & I Gallery is featuring new mixed media artworks by Russell Johnson for the month of March. These new pieces are hand-manipulated photographs with oil paint, acrylic medium, and colored pencils. Russell will perform a live demonstration during the Fourth Friday Artwalk, March 26, 6-8pm.

New Linda Silen Watercolor

New work by Linda Silen now on display in our front window! A 37x25" watercolor titled "Swift Ponies" was beautifully custom framed at the Frame & I. Stop by to see what else is new! This watercolor by Linda is worth seeing in person. -RJ

Hand Painted Mat

Here is a picture of a fun framing project recently completed at the Frame & I. This is a halloween themed needlepoint framed with a triple mat and a green burlwood frame. The bevels of the top and bottom mats were painted black. The surface of the top mat was embellished to extend the art into the framing. These touches add a whimsical flair to the arts and crafts style of the needlepoint. All of us are artists at the Frame & I and welcome the chance to be creative!

-Russell

Handmade Clocks!

Check out these lovely clocks now available at the Frame & I Gallery! These are mixed media clocks made from frame corner samples, plexi glass, acrylic paint, and found objects. Stop by the gallery to see the latest, unique creations by the staff of the Frame & I.

We Love our Customers!

Usually around this time of year, you see candy on the shelves - teddy bears - roses - all the little mementos of love and friendship. We want to let you, our customers, know how much we love and appreciate each and every one of you, by running a Customer Appreciation Sale! Place your custom order with us and get 25% off your total. Did we mention a framed photo, mirror, or artwork makes a great valentine's day gift?? See you soon!

Art Student of the Month, Granite Mountain Middle School

One of my all time favorite things that we do here at the Frame and I is frame elementary school childrens' artwork. A young person's sense of color and uninhibited expressiveness make for great art, don't you think?

This collage piece is after the style of Modigliani. It is made from newspaper, cut, pasted together, and painted in bright translucent colors. Theresa framed it by making a newsprint collage for the background, cutting an arched double mat with bright lime green bevel, UV filtering glass, and a simple dark wood frame to reflect the clean lines of the artwork. The art piece itself floats up about 1/2 inch off of the background paper, which imparts visual depth to it.

Congratulations to Granite Mountain Middle School for teaching such talented artists!
This artwork is framed as an award to the student, free of charge. We'd love it if you stop by our store and see it in the window for the next week or two!

HUGE HOLIDAY SAVINGS at THE ART STORE!

Join us for our huge holiday sale at The Art Store by The Frame and I! Now is the time to get the supplies you need. Have you got an artist on your holiday gift list? We have the most creative gifts going! Gift certificates available too. Studio furniture, brushes, art kits, paper, pens and paint - if you can create with it, we have it. See you soon, and Merry Christmas,
-Ida K.

Lifetime Retrospective Art Show for Kathleen Roeth!

Co-owner of the Frame and I for 10 years, lifelong artist Kathleen Roeth will be having a retrospective show of her art here at The Frame & I. From November 13th through December 12th you can stop by and see her drawings, paintings, art trading cards, handmade prints, and so much more! Whimsical and down-home, colorful, tiny and textural, Kathleen's artwork reflects her love of living things and the Creator who made them. Kathleen's artist reception is Friday, November 20th from 6-8 pm. Delectables will be served, so bring your appetite. Kathleen will also host a live mixed-media demo on Friday, November 27th, from 6-8 pm. We hope you can be there to cheer her on, as she embarks on her career in book illustration!

Origami Crane Event at The Art Store!

In Japan, it is considered an auspicious sign to fold 1000 origami cranes. Our origami crane challenge at The Art Store is to get 1000 cranes back from the community by the end of December. What's in it for you? You can fold up to 10 origami cranes and turn them in for up to 10 Art Store bucks! Sample origami paper is available in the Art Store, or you can use your own. Each crane you fold can be traded in for an Art Store Buck. Limit 10 cranes for bucks. Your Art Store bucks spend like cash in the Art Store! See flyer for details. Tell all of your friends, this flyer can be copied off and passed around. Best of luck!

Art Student of the Month

Our latest featured elementary student's artwork is a collagraph print of a fish. I love how the colors blend together, and the black paper it's printed on gives a unique outlined look to the print. A big props to Ann Hein and Taylor Hicks Elementary School for teaching kids about fine art in such a creative and fun way.

We frame an elementary student's work every month, and feature it in our gallery window. This is done without charge to the school, teacher, or student.

Framing kids' art can be a huge encouragement to these budding artists. Framing it also helps control clutter in your home, because it allows you to select the best pieces to show off (the rest can go safely in an album for later perusal)! Bring a little color and playfulness into your life by framing your kids' art today.

Employee Art Show now on display!

It's that time of year again when the Employees of the Frame & I and the Art Store put on an exciting art exhibit. Visit the gallery during the Art Walk, October 23rd, for a reception 6-8pm. Artwork will be on display until November 12th.

8th Annual Employee Art Show

The Frame & I and the Art Store is announcing our 8th Annual Employee Art Show! Your favorite Frame & I and Art Store employees are all very talented artists as well! Now is the time to see what kind of artwork we do in our free time (when we're not framing or playing with art supplies). Please join us for our reception on October 23rd from 6-8pm, during the Fourth Friday Art Walk. Delightful delectables will be served. Artwork will be on display until November 12th.

"Aspen Spires" oil by Russell Johnson

Artist Reception - Connie Green

You are invited to an artist reception for Connie Green during the fourth friday Art Walk, September 25, 6-8pm. We are featuring Connie's new and extraordinary paintings, collages, jewelry and fiber art. This show will be on display until October 15th. "Connie's whimsical vignettes are inspired by dreams and everyday occurrences. Her paintings always elicit smiles, laughter and sometimes even tears." Here are some examples of Connie's latest oil paintings ("Raven Rider II" above and "Raven Sisters" below). Enjoy! We hope to see you during the Art Walk!

-Russell

Museum Glass Video

Connie Green - Art Show

Connie Green has many new oil paintings and jewelry now on display at the Frame & I Gallery. The show will be up until October 15. Please join us during the Art Walk for a reception for the artist on Friday, September 25, 6-8pm. (pictured above: "Euro Coat" 10"x20" oil)