For our next installment of Lines We Love, you’re getting a special bonus with not one, but two, frames sure to make your space shine. While not the technical term, we lovingly call these our “sparkle frames” for obvious reasons. Though they are actually comprised of two separate but equally fabulous lines, Cabaret and Vegas. As Taylor would would say and as any good Swiftie knows, they can make the whole place shimmer. “And now, I'm just trying to change the world, one sequin at a time.”  ― Lady Gaga CABARET If there’s any frame that can change your space one sequin at a time, it i ..read more

One of the things we’re most proud of at Artists Frame Service is our diverse selection of framing options - all of which are sourced personally and passionately from around the globe, as well as products we design and manufacture ourselves right here in Chicago. It’s one of the core reasons Architectural Digest has dubbed us “Chicago’s Framing Master” and we go far to find the perfect frame, sourcing from the finest European ateliers in the world. We recently started introducing you to some Lines We Love including the fan-favorite Shimmy. This month, we wanted to make a moment to introduce Ra ..read more

Valentine’s Day gives us the perfect excuse to tout one of our favorite “words to live by” - frame what you love and love what you frame. And while chocolates and flowers are nice, what’s more personal and intimate than framing up a one-of-a-kind piece for what your loved one truly loves? Need a few ideas to get the creative juices flowing? Read on. Keep It Light We love this idea from a customer to frame up a funny or meaningful text conversation. Whether for your favorite #galentine, best friend or your significant other, this is both a playful and thoughtful way to preserve a special memor ..read more

When Artists Frame Service first opened in 1978 in what was then an abandoned factory district on Clybourn Avenue, we had no idea that over 45 years later we’d be privileged enough to not only be framing across three Chicagoland locations, but also to have played a part in the special moments of many of our customers’ lives. From graduations and weddings to treasured pieces and grandchildren’s artwork, there is nothing quite like framing what you love, and loving what you frame. In honor of 45 years in the books (and many more ahead!), we’ve asked a few of our long-time customers to share thei ..read more

The best pieces of art in our books are the ones that evoke a feeling. And in the case of our Lincoln Park Assistant Showroom Manager, Jess, this original artwork inspired her feelings of enchanting childhood memories. What piece did you frame? I framed an original painting by one of my favorite local artists - Carla Dvorak, who just happens to be my colleague and one of our Showroom Managers! We definitely have no shortage of artists and artistic people on our team and sharing that work with each other is one of my favorite parts of working here. Why is it special to you? In addition to ..read more

The gift of framing is something we love to give year-round, but there’s something about designing a custom-made gift in a sea of Amazon gift cards during the holiday season that feels extra special. This year our holiday framing gift guide is inspired by you - the customers - and all the unique items you brought in to frame for yourself, your friends and your family this year. Whoever is on your list, and wherever their interests may lie, we’ve got you covered. For The Music Lover The purple one deserves a purple frame and we did just that with this amazing Prince portrait. Have a music love ..read more

One of the things we’re most proud of at Artists Frame Service is our diverse selection of framing options- all of which are sourced personally and passionately from around the globe, as well as products we design and manufacture ourselves right here in Chicago. It’s one of the core reasons Architectural Digest has dubbed us “Chicago’s Framing Master” and we go far to find the perfect frame, sourcing from the finest European ateliers in the world. In this new series, Lines We Love, we’re excited to share more detail on the inspiration and craftsmanship of these special lines – many of which yo ..read more

What do Katy Perry, black lipstick and shadowbox framing have in common? When you bring our talented Lincoln Park framing consultant Mike into the mix, it’s the recipe for one kiss-worthy custom framing project. What piece did you frame? I framed a lipstick tube I won in a sweepstakes that was signed by Katy Perry. I have had it sitting in a drawer while I figured out what to do with it, as I knew it needed to be something cool and interesting. Why is it meaningful to you? I am a huge fan of Katy Perry so having something signed by her is obviously a big deal to me! Like, she held that!  ..read more

It’s no secret that our talented staff is chock full of artists, and the welcoming face you see at our Lincoln Park location, Natalia, is no exception. This month, Natalia walks us through the process of framing one of her original paintings. What piece did you frame? I was so excited to frame my original painting - “Afro Catrina.” Why is it meaningful to you? This piece is really special to me as shows representation of the Afro Mexican community. And a special thing I did was to use dried flowers to make the art really pop and sealed them with an acrylic resin. Why did you choose the fra ..read more

Who better to showcase the magic of perfectly framing that special piece than our founder and CEO, Jay? In this installment of What We’re Framing Now, Jay digs back to his childhood to frame a piece that shows full circle how Artists Frame Service has been in his DNA from the beginning. What piece did you frame? A diaper pin from when I was a baby. I’ve had it in a drawer somewhere and didn’t think about it for probably 50 years. One day I opened the drawer and it was like stepping back into a time machine to when I was a year old. My guess is that everyone has their version of my drawer some ..read more