Giving a Small Piece More Presence
Giving a Small Piece More Presence In our custom frame shop in San Francisco, size doesn’t change the approach. This small illustration of a Fishwife smoked trout label has a lot of character. The design is playful, with daisies and a figure wearing a fish hat. We chose a walnut frame to bring in contrast […]
Printing and Framing at Underglass in San Francisco
A lot of what we frame starts as a file. At our frame shop in San Francisco, fine art printing in-house lets us stay in control to the details from the beginning. Color, scale, and material all get worked out before the piece ever hits the wall. We use a 44” wide-format Epson printer for […]
Staying Within the Same Tone
Some pieces don’t ask for much change. This sepia etching, Backyard by Gillian Pederson-Krag (2001), already holds a clear tonal range. Because of that, we chose to stay within it. In our custom framing San Francisco work, this approach often leads to a more resolved result. We float-mounted the piece on a slightly less saturated […]
Just Finished: Framing a Logo Illustration with a Sense of History
Some pieces carry both history and a sense of renewal. This advertising illustration does exactly that. The image of a deer with a tree growing from its horns feels rooted in tradition, yet visually current. At Underglass Custom Framing in San Francisco’s Castro District, we approached this piece with that balance in mind. Our goal […]
Custom Framing San Francisco
Some projects stay with you – Art Installation at Stanford Children’s Health This recent installation at Stanford Children’s Health is one of them. It’s a reminder that custom framing in San Francisco can shape not just walls, but experiences. We were honored to be included in this project. It meant a lot to our team […]
Custom Picture Framing in San Francisco – Vintage Blue Jay Print
The first day of spring felt like the right moment to frame this piece. This Blue Jay print by Carroll Sargent Tyson, Jr. (1918) carries a quiet sense of movement and natural balance. Prints like this often benefit from a framing approach that adds depth without taking away from the delicacy of the artwork. At […]
Contemporary Canvas Framing in San Francisco
At Underglass Custom Picture Framing in San Francisco’s Castro District, we love canvas framing and recently framed this vibrant still life canvas with its deep blue background and expressive brushwork. For artwork like this, the frame design should support the painting without competing with its color and texture. We chose a thin white floater frame […]
Minimalist Photo Framing in San Francisco
Minimalist photography often relies on balance and restraint, and the frame design should respect that same approach. This winter photograph of a single tree surrounded by snow is a perfect example of how thoughtful framing can quietly elevate a simple image. At Underglass Custom Framing in San Francisco’s Castro District, we chose a warm oak […]
Framing a Vintage Treasure Map Print in San Francisco
At Underglass Custom Framing in San Francisco, we often work with artwork that already carries its own story. This pirate treasure map print came with distressed edges and burnt areas that give it the look of aged parchment, so the goal was simple: design a frame that supports the character of the piece without overpowering […]
Museum Quality Framing for Contemporary Art
For this amazing hyperrealistic Animal Crossing painting by @erinrothstein we opted for a bold looking frame design that meets all the marks for a Museum quality frame and our client’s personal interior design taste.