Frame Making for Beginners: Showcase Your Art
Influences
A course by Annika McSeveny (Antika) , Picture Framer
Joined March 2021
Joined March 2021
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Now, I will tell you about the key players who have in some way shaped me creatively. I will talk about what I find inspiring and my approach to picture framing. ”
In this video lesson Annika McSeveny (Antika) addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Frame Making for Beginners: Showcase Your Art. Learn how to create bespoke frames that complement your artwork, from mounting and glass cutting to backing and assembling.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I will talk about some of the influences that have helped form my approach to picture framing. First, I'd like to show you some books and magazines. We'll start. with this book. It's simply called picture framing. And it's by Robert Cunning. This book was published nearly 40 years ago. But it's still... got some very relevant information about how to make picture frames. I picked it up. A few years ago. in a charity shop for something like 50 pence. And I just thought I'd show you some of the diagrams and some of the content. as it's actually very useful. as a beginner pictu...”
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Course summary for: Frame Making for Beginners: Showcase Your Art
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Annika McSeveny (Antika)
A course by Annika McSeveny (Antika)
Annika McSeveny is a highly skilled picture framer with a deep passion for the art of framing. With years of experience in the industry and a focus on conservation and display, Annika has honed her skills in creating bespoke finishes and preserving artworks. Her expertise extends to traditional gilding techniques and metal leaf applications.
Annika's career journey led her to collaborate with renowned artists, galleries, and institutions, including Lauren Baker, David Hollington, Gone Rogue, and Getty Images Gallery, among others. With her meticulous approach and unwavering dedication to the two core principles of framing – protecting the artwork and enhancing it without overpowering the image – Annika ensures each frame is a work of art itself.
With a commitment to excellence, Annika continues to expand her knowledge and professional qualifications. She holds Certified Framer Status through the Fine Art Trade Guild and is currently studying towards advanced certification in Conservation Framing and Mount Design. Annika's expertise and passion make her an exceptional guide in exploring the art of bespoke framing.
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