Gisèle A. Lubsen is a critically acclaimed photographer whose work has been exhibited and published in the US and internationally. Her photography, entirely shot underwater, simultaneously creates a unique photographic studio like environment and a spiritual transformational experience. The final images conjure the intense, provoking imagery of Caravaggio’s paintings, but captured in live motion, with The post Manifest: Underwater Photography of Gisèle A. Lubsen appeared first on L.A. Art Exchange / Los Angeles and Santa Monica Picture Framing ..read more

“Overwhelming choices!” Many time customers will make this comment when they first enter our showroom. Walls and walls of frames to select. And how do you pick what matboard to use; what color, style and size? Let our experts help walk you through the decision-making process. TYPES OF MATS Paper mats are made from (you The post Let’s talk about Mats! appeared first on L.A. Art Exchange / Los Angeles and Santa Monica Picture Framing ..read more

Ever wonder if your artwork is fading?  You seem to remember the colors being brighter.  Once artwork has lost its luster, it’s almost impossible to bring it back to its former beauty. Don’t make the same mistake twice.  L.A. Art Exchange offers many options to protect and preserve your artwork. Starting with the basics, what The post Choosing the Right Glazing for your Art appeared first on L.A. Art Exchange / Los Angeles and Santa Monica Picture Framing ..read more

Picking out what’s behind your artwork is just as important as picking out the frame. When we frame something for you we want to make sure we preserve your art and that our framing will last you for years to come. Below are the  backing boards available to you at LA Art Exchange. Acid Free The post Backing Boards appeared first on L.A. Art Exchange / Los Angeles and Santa Monica Picture Framing ..read more

How do I protect my art without using matting? What can I do to keep the glazing (glass or acrylic) away from the surface of the art? A popular contemporary and minimalist framing design is to frame directly around an artwork or to float it on top of a matboard. In either scenario, to frame The post Frame Space appeared first on L.A. Art Exchange / Los Angeles and Santa Monica Picture Framing ..read more

The recent news has unfortunately been filled with natural disasters happenings all over the world. The earthquakes in neighboring Mexico certainly feel too close to home. We should be prepared should an event happen in our own backyard. Earthquake preparedness kits are a must and it is important to have extra water and non-perishable food The post Artwork and Natural Disasters appeared first on L.A. Art Exchange / Los Angeles and Santa Monica Picture Framing ..read more

This gorgeous flower painting did not need much for framing. A simple, thin black gallery frame was just enough. What we did do is add extra space around the painting with archival matting. Doing this brings the viewer into the piece rather than the piece being over powering to the eye. This is great for The post Classic Flower appeared first on L.A. Art Exchange / Los Angeles and Santa Monica Picture Framing ..read more

At L.A.Art Exchange we love framing in classic gallery frames but sometimes its fun to switch it up and frame something super cool! This frame is one of our favorites! It’s very fun and very Los Angeles. We think this would look great in a music studio or it is even perfect for a large The post Skull Frame appeared first on L.A. Art Exchange / Los Angeles and Santa Monica Picture Framing ..read more

Today we wanted to share this amazing closed corner frame with you. It’s a classic design yet still boasts a modern feel. These closed corner frames are great for contemporary pieces as well as traditional and would even be great for a mirror. We can customize them any way you like! The post Closed Corner Frame appeared first on L.A. Art Exchange / Los Angeles and Santa Monica Picture Framing ..read more

Recently the William Turner gallery exhibited new work from LA-based artist Ed Moses. Moses’ paintings are loose and experimental, and its his first retrospective work in over two decades. The exhibition includes never-before-seen paintings. Check out this incredible work on display in Santa Monica. The post William Turner Gallery appeared first on L.A. Art Exchange / Los Angeles and Santa Monica Picture Framing ..read more