By Daily Press staff
In honor of rising Picassos everywhere, Jewel Box Frames is offering a 20 percent discount on all custom framing of children’s art throughout October.
“We hope to inspire parents to honor, acknowledge and encourage their children’s artistic talent and vivid imagination now, before they rush to grow up and leave their childhood in boxes and pursue more ‘traditional’ skills,” expresses Deborah Lotz, storeowner, master framer and mother.
Jewel Box has provided a few tips and ideas to keep in mind when framing and preserving children’s art: ■ Treat your rising Picasso’s art as a gallery would and use museum-style framing and matting. This will give the piece a minimalist/contemporary look, which works especially well with abstract art. ■ For a dramatic look use a large, bold frame; or for a playful piece, use whimsical molding and/or colorful matting. However, if you want the art to remain the focal point use neutral, simple molding and matting. ■ It's always a good idea, especially if the piece is going into a kid's room, to use Plexiglas instead of regular glass as it will help protect your little ones, and their art-work, should it ever fall. ■ For the special keepsakes think about using UV glass as it will help preserve the color and integrity of the piece over the years. ■ If you wish to display more than one piece (and don’t want a bunch of holes in the wall) use a photo rail or frame a corkboard. This allows you to display many pieces in one place and also gives you a simple way to change the art as new pieces come in.
Jewel Box Frames, located at 3100 Wilshire Blvd., is a sister company to Jewel Box Platinum Inc., a multifaceted company that provides residential and corporate framing for the entertainment and music industries, restaurants, hotels, galleries, artists and interior designers.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on October 13, 2005. Read the original PDF.