Framing Styles
While there are frame shops out there that can frame your piece, none can guarantee the photograph will stay pristine and protected during the process.
The protection offered by the process we employ is second to none. We think of our frames as the key to keeping your photograph safe for the next generation and beyond. There is something to be said for an artist so dedicated to the process of framing his pieces.
Every framing option offering was carefully selected by Rodney himself to ensure it both looks great and protects the image in the way it needs to be protected. Think of it as security for your fine art that will make it last for many years.
Della Terra
We often get asked where we come up with some of these names. In this case it was easy. Della Terra is Italian for “From the Earth.” What more do we need to say? It’s the perfect description for this wonderful style. Each piece is hand fitted with a very high end tightly woven fabric wrap, in either black or white. Rodney has personally picked out several frame options that work phenomenally well with this style: Walnut, Charcoal and Cherry. Each is hand crafted in and imported from Italy, and are sourced from sustainable forestry programs. All you have to do is pick which frame and linen works best for you - because Rodney already knows that they will look great together!
Since Della Terra frames are made from sustainable forests, the trees are younger and therefore smaller. These smaller strips of veneer are applied to the frames, giving it the look of varied grain and stains - enhancing the beauty of the artwork it surrounds. Keep in mind if you see lines in the veneer, this isa natural characteristic of the wood due to the use of smaller, sustainably grown trees. These lines are not flaws. They are normal features of the materials and processes used in these high quality frames.
Della Terra frames come in only the large size.
These sizes represent the thickness of the border of the frame, and are otherwise identical.
Currently, only Charcoal is available in large.
Currently, only Charcoal is available in large.
Vista Mount
If you’re looking for a sleek, contemporary display that feels simple and elegant, then our Vista Mount, exclusively designed by Rodney, is perfect for you. It highlights your stunning photograph with a contemporary feel.
The entire image is raised off the wall by a specially designed, cutting-edge frame that beautifully displays the image as if it is hovering in midair.
Multi-Panel Vista Mount
Sometimes our collectors want a mounted photograph with something a little extra special added. We’ll work with you to create just the piece that fits your needs. We can make images out of multiple vista mount panels to cover an exceptionally large area. An example would be a 312.5” x 200” image made up of 20 50” x 62.5” images in a 5x4 grid.
Loose
When it comes to art, it’s personal. We realize that, of course. That’s why we offer Rodney’s beautiful images in a raw form: the photograph by itself.
The image comes to you packaged in a sealed shipping packet. We recommend that you open it in the presence of your framer to ensure its perfection – it’s good to know that you left it with the framer in perfect condition. There’s also a note to the framer with an open invitation to call the studio to discuss any issues or concerns they might have regarding how to properly handle your pristine Fine Art photograph. These photographs are very delicate, and it’s easy for someone without experience working with them to damage them.
In fact, you’ll never be able to get one of these images framed by someone else as well as we can frame it. So, even though we offer this option, we really try to dissuade you from choosing it and work to convince you to get your photograph framed by us, because we’ve been doing it a long time. After all, Rodney wants his artwork to be presented perfectly. In the long run, if you see a framing style you like with us, you’ll never be able to get it done elsewhere for less, or with quality as high. No one can frame these images better than we can.
Matted
We offer only one type of matting for our Fine Art Photographs: Crescent museum board, in a combination of 8 ply, double 8 ply and/or 4 ply. This cotton museum boardwas designed specifically for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the late 1920s, and now is used in almost all museums and libraries worldwide. All of our museum boards are 100-percent cotton. This ensures an entirely acid-free and PH balanced environment for your Fine Art Photograph, allowing for year after year of carefree enjoyment. The museum board is sized to your image perfectly and features a traditional beveled cut. You can choose between two classics: black or white. Both look fantastic.
* Depending on the size of the image being presented, the museum board we use comes either single or double matted. For image sizes 20x24 a combination of 4 ply on top with 8 ply beneath is used; for 30x40 two layers of 8 ply museum board are used.
