Professional Framing & Matting

Saving you from the headache and extra

wait time of having to get it done later.

Based on a recent informal survey, we asked some decor-savvy moms, what their #1 issue was about buying and hanging original art.

The answer was very clear. It came down to the hassles associated with finding someone that could do a good job of professionally framing and matting their newly acquired works of art.

They also said that it was frustrating to have to wait so long for the job to get done. Plus... there's always the final chore of picking everything up again.

Well, Cindy and I took this feedback to heart. We decided to put together a custom framing solution that will at least take away some of the stress from your already hectic and busy schedule.

After careful consideration, we came up with a timeless combination of color and style for your Look What I Drawed!™ frame and matting package.

It's based on versatile design principles that will look great today... tomorrow... and even 30 years from now (for those future generations).

Simple Timeless Lines

... Versatile Traditional Design.

The creamy, Butternut Yellow canvas of every Look What I Drawed!™ Painting is accented beautifully with Espresso Brown, archival quality

matt board, and

2 inch deep-set,

Charcoal Black

 hardwood frames.

In coming up with the color combination of butternut yellow, espresso brown and charcoal black, we first did a tremendous amount of interior design research and planning.

From our Legacy Childrens Wall Art label, it should be apparent that these paintings are intended to last for many, many decades. So... timeless versatility is key.

Just below... are a few excerpts from one of the many articles that helped us to formulate the ideal, Look What I Drawed!™ picture frame and matting package...

"The Art of Framing - Bring out the best in your Artwork" by Stacy Downs, Kansas City Star

"The cardinal rule of framing is that it is meant to complement -- not compete with -- the art. Brightly colored mats usually overwhelm a piece. 'They also date it,' says interior designer Julie Casey of Featherstone Home Accents in Overland Park."

"Instead, Casey suggests using white, cream, black, gray or earth tone mats. With a neutral mat, a framed piece can easily move from room to room."

"For years people have steered away from ornate frames, says John O’Brien, owner of Dolphin, a custom frame store and art gallery in Kansas City. 'Tasteful, clean lines don’t go out of style,' he says.
Black wooden frames are the most popular."

Quality Far Beyond What You Would Find at Any Specialty Picture Framing Shop.

If you read my short "Doug Lietz" bio in the About-Us section, you will have learned that my primary function here at Look What I Drawed!™ KidArt Company, is to take care of all the business, marketing and publicity stuff.

Well, in the About-Us section, I purposely did not tell you about one of my other important roles. That's because it makes more sense to share the story here.

See the fellow in the photo over to the right? That's me in my specialty wood working shop ...making, you guessed it... the highest quality, hard-wood  picture frames you'll ever find.

Having the knowledge and skills of a master woods craftsman, I can whole heartedly tell you, that our Look What I Drawed!™ picture frames are of far better quality than anything you can buy at a specialty framing studio.

The problem with studio bought frames is in the method they use to join the mitered corners. All that's holding them together, are a few thin metal pins, pressed into the surface of the wood from the back of the frame.

This is a very weak joint. It is why over time, you see wonky frames with loose corners that come apart very easily.

Each of the 2" deep-set frames I create, have corner joints that are precision sliced using a special sliding guillotine tool. Then, a completely hidden wood joinery biscuit, is added to each corner, before the picture frames are assembled, glued and clamped.

The strength and lasting ability of these corners is second to none. This no-metal-fasteners-allowed style of joinery, is how things were done back in the old days. It's why quality wooden antiques are still around today... and still as strong as ever.

After the glue has dried and the clamps removed, and a final sanding is done. Then the legacy charcoal black finish stain is applied. Nothing but the best for our customers at Look What I Drawed!™ KidArt Company.

The No Glass Rule

This is a good time to mention that it not a good idea to enclose original hand painted artwork behind glass. The canvas should be left to breath naturally in order to avoid any moisture build up which may cause molding. Besides, glass in a child's room could pose safety concerns.

Here's a link back to the Look What I Drawed!™ More Info Page.

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