Wednesday Woodworking – Framed

Posted on 11/22/2017 by Andrew Reynolds

Finally got this project done: The Redwood Picture frame with Heather’s painting of redwoods!

Heather’s oil painting in my frame. Size: 30×18

Heather did a great painting and if you think this is good, it’s one of a set of three that she’s working on.

The frame is made from redwood scraps left over from building a planter box.  I milled the wood down and used my picture framing jig to cut the corners.  The frame is finished with a coat of wipe-on varnish.

The idea was to have the frame look like a tree so I used the pieces with knots and defects.

If you need me – I’ll be in the shop,

Andrew

About Andrew Reynolds

Born in California Did the school thing studying electronics, computers, release engineering and literary criticism. I worked in the high tech world doing software release engineering and am now retired. Then I got prostate cancer. Now I am a blogger and work in my wood shop doing scroll saw work and marquetry.
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40 Responses to Wednesday Woodworking – Framed

  1. inesephoto says:
    12/02/2017 at 2:53 pm

    Absolutely brilliant work – and also the frame.

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  2. mercedesmosaics says:
    11/30/2017 at 6:14 am

    Gorgeous painting and Gorgeous frame – absolutely perfect together!

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  3. pommepal says:
    11/28/2017 at 11:57 pm

    That is a beautiful atmospheric painting. The redwoods have a very majestic look and the frame is a perfect compliment.

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  4. ParentingIsFunny says:
    11/25/2017 at 10:42 am

    Both are beautiful. Love the idea of using the defects for the authentic, cannibalistic feel. 😉

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  5. bg says:
    11/25/2017 at 10:36 am

    thats fantastic ,the frame looks like a door frame you could walk right through into the forest . kindest regards bg ☺😎☺

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  6. lifelessons says:
    11/24/2017 at 2:46 pm

    I lived among the redwoods for 14 years, so your piece prompted nostalgia, Andrew.

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  7. C. J. Hartwell says:
    11/24/2017 at 9:19 am

    Can’t imagine a better painting for your frame or a better frame for her painting. You two work well together!

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  8. DebFarris says:
    11/23/2017 at 1:04 pm

    Beautiful.

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  9. dorannrule says:
    11/23/2017 at 10:50 am

    Fabulous! And your frame “accentuates the positive.”

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  10. artseafartsea says:
    11/22/2017 at 11:52 pm

    She certainly is a gifted painter. And the frame goes perfectly with the painting.

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  11. Relax... says:
    11/22/2017 at 9:27 pm

    Unique! Every part of it delights!

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  12. Diane Henders says:
    11/22/2017 at 5:57 pm

    Nice work, both of you! The painting is wonderful, and the frame suits it perfectly.

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  13. Allan G. Smorra says:
    11/22/2017 at 4:41 pm

    A beautiful painting and nice use of the knots and blems in the redwood frame, Andrew.
    Gobble ’til you wobble,
    Ω

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  15. Jacqui Murray says:
    11/22/2017 at 12:07 pm

    That picture is gorgeous. Someone’s going to be happy with that.

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  16. George says:
    11/22/2017 at 10:39 am

    That frame is beautiful but that oInting is gorgeous. It looks like a photo. You two should open up a business, unless you already have one..:)

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  17. Ray V. says:
    11/22/2017 at 9:49 am

    That was a good idea. . . looks great.

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  18. Judy @ NewEnglandGardenAndThread says:
    11/22/2017 at 9:46 am

    What to say here that would express my feeling about this? It is a beautiful painting, and a more perfect frame for it could not have been found. Gorgeous on both counts. Applause for both artists in residence. 🙂

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  19. PiedType says:
    11/22/2017 at 9:06 am

    Beautiful painting with the perfect frame!

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