award winning framers

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Bono

The Picture Business Finalist 2008

This was the second of our finalist for the 2008 competition. The basis for this design are the colours of the Irish flag for pop icon Bono. There is also a small hand carved shamrock.

Centenary Cover

Set Piece Award Finalist 2005

This years competition was to frame a reproduction of Art Business Today's first cover from 100 years ago. The cover was framed in a traditional style, this was then placed in another frame and surrounded by small prints of popular images from the century. Not one of my best.

Port Hole

Set Piece Award Finalist 1997

This was my first competition entry. The mount represents a port hole and the frame is made from chunky angle iron. Not a usual material for a frame but I wanted a steel ship building look and weight. Upholstery pins were used around the sides for rivets.

Fabric Fish

Creative Award Winner 1998

The challenge for this year was to frame any fabric. The subject here started as a silk style scarf with a fish and wave design. The two frames above are fitted together back to back.

Centenary Limited Edition

Set Piece Entry 2010

To commemorate the centenary of the Fine Art Trade Guild this specially produced print had to be framed. I wanted to give a traditional decorative skill, line and wash, a modern twist. I was happy with the finished piece but it didn't make it to the finals.