Framing a Masterpiece
This painting is hanging in my kitchen over my farm table.
Not only is it special because she painted it for me,
but the painting reminds me of my father's hands.
The picture is painted on masonite so it was not easy to hang.
I repurposed these curtain tie backs and screwed them into the studs.
The painting has been hanging there for a couple of years now.
I finally decided it needed a deserving frame and luckily I just picked up an old wooden bench from the side of the road.
The bench was a disaster but some of the old wood was very salvageable.
I used an L bracket to join the corners then nailed the picture to the back of the frame.
Some of my favorite holes and dings on this reclaimed frame are the things that give it character.
The metal plate that was on the front of the bench and now proudly sits in the center of the frame.
This framed masterpiece is a beautiful picture reminiscent of my Dad's strong hands, painted by my artist daughter and framed by me.
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The tie back idea is actually a really neat one!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet!! I am a huge fan of the reclaimed wood. Framed quite a bit of my work in pallet and reclaimed fence boards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting. Might borrow the idea of the tie backs if you have no objections.
Cheers. Gee
Beautiful painting...what a special piece. Love how you used the tie backs to hang it.
ReplyDeleteCindy
What a fabulous painting...what a lovely and touching gift!
ReplyDeleteFabulous painting and fabulous tip!
ReplyDeleteWoW! What an amazing piece to have and to hang on your wall...so much family, love, and talent rolled up in one. I love the frame and the way you are displaying it.
ReplyDeleteTotal awesomness! I do not use that word often. I save it only for the true spectacular! Lori Lucas
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful painting Susan, how very sweet of your daughter! Your frame looks great too and it looks perfect there!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure! A beautiful painting and done by your daughter...fantastic!
ReplyDeleteTo have a picture or even a painting is one thing, but to have a story -a beautifully illustrated wonderful story is So Much More. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSusan, I love it. What a wonderful piece and a wonderful story of three generations to go with it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim... it is a special piece :)
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