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Framous Five - Five Decorate a Bedroom

As everyday explorers in a world where there is so much for them still to learn, kids discover new objects, words, techniques and values every day. They soak up their environment like little sponges and will investigate ...read more

Old vs New Part 2 - The Pros & Cons of Modern Art

Our last post took a look at some of the pros and cons of traditional art forms and this time we are rounding that up with a view of their modern counterparts. Although it might not have the same depth of history, the ev...read more

Old vs. New Part 1: Comparing Traditional Techniques With Modern Digital Techniques

Throughout history, innovation has always been met with resistance. In many cases, this ends with 2 separate groups using various pros and cons to try to persuade you to join their side. With the art world mirroring this...read more

Pop Out – 3D Art

The term “3D art” can be used in several different ways. From the sense of depth sought by early artists in paintings to sculptures, statues, and art installations, we’ve created a thumbnail guide to the various mo...read more

5 Fun Framing Facts

You rarely get one without the other but frames don’t often receive the fame and recognition that their contents do. Regardless of this, frames and their makers have still made their mark throughout history and may hav...read more

Beginner's guide to camera settings pt1

Getting to grips with anything new can seem daunting at the start and the sheer amount of functions on a modern digital camera (DSLR) can be off-putting to a beginner. It’s important to remember, though, that every one...read more

Beginner's guide to camera settings pt2

Last time we covered the basics of camera settings, now we go a little more in-depth and have a look at some of the individual features that you can toggle and tweak to get your perfect picture....read more

Famous Frames

Despite a history that spans centuries and some truly epic works, picture frames and their makers rarely receive the same amount of accolades as the pictures within them. Though they have, in their own way, influenced so...read more

History of the Picture Frame

People have been drawing pictures for as long as we have had the materials available to do so. With cave paintings that date as far back as 700,000 BC, the history and evolution of art has left a trail that spans the glo...read more

What’s In A Frame?

Frames and pictures have gone hand in hand for centuries. Although a handful of other items, like clocks, certificates or mirrors, might also now be found in frames, in most cases, when people think of frames they think ...read more