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Picture Framing and Art Preservation/Expert Profile
Expertise
I am a professional custom picture framer and designer. I have experience in all areas of picture framing, and own my own custom framing shop. I can answer questions relating to the design of a piece, the preservation of the artwork, color theory, photograph restoration, decor, art placement, room balancing and installation questions.
Experience in the area
I have owned my own retail custom frame shop for 5 years, and managed a high-end shop before that for 5.5 years. I worked for a professional restorer and archivist for 8 months prior to the management position. I am also a fine artist myself, with a BFA in Photography and Printmaking, and have been framing my own work for years and years.
Education/Credentials
BFA Fine Arts, NYSCC at Alfred University, NY
What do you like about this subject?
I really have developed a passion for the art of framing over these last ten years. A great frame elevates a piece of artwork, while the wrong one can make the work look uncomfortable at best. I look forward to more years of providing creative, timeless and elegant framing!
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| irwin | 10/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | You advice was very helpful,we are ..... |
| Lew | 09/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Sara, Thank you for the excellent response ..... |
| Daphne | 09/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for very helpful information. |
| Cecy | 08/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Sara, you've given me some wonderful advice! ..... |
| lex | 08/26/09 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you for taking the time to ..... |
Recent Answers from Sara Tro
2009-10-23 art lighting:
Hi Irwin, thank you for writing! So, the best placement for lighting if you want to get rid of glare is usually a light inset into the ceiling, or on a track above and in front of the painting. For
2009-10-10 Japanese battle flag:
Hi Mario, Thanks for writing! I am originally from NY, and have family in Boston and Martha's Vineyard area. I used to know more people in the NYC and river towns areas, but I have lived in Seattle
2009-10-08 temperature for storing artwork:
Hi Margaret, Thanks for writing! Hmm.. this is not my focus or area of expertise, but I would render a semi-educated guess that if the property isn't damp AND cold, the paintings should be alright at
2009-09-22 Heavy mirror - how to hang?:
Hi Lew, Thanks for writing! So, the best way to hang a heavy mirror is not with wire, but with whatever hardware is on the mirror (in your case, the keyholes) directly hanging on the wall hardware.
2009-09-20 Napoleon frame:
Hi David, thank you for the question and photo! What a cool and unusual frame you have! I think the main bit of info that you'd need is whether the frame is hand carved or not, and what karat of leafing
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