We helped preserve the look of this old print with original hand-carved frame, fabric mat and fillet, with materials that protect the print without affecting display.

Print with Original Hand-Carved Frame,
Mat & Fillet
Customers often come to us with this challenge: preserving art (often antique or heirloom art) whose original presentation has caused damage to the print. Unchecked, the damage will continue, eventually destroying the artwork. The challenge for us: preserving the presentation while protecting the print.

This fine old print came in with its original hand-carved frame, fabric mat and fillet. It still looked good, but there was a problem: the fillet was highly acidic and had “burned” the print.

The print was sent out for conservation. The client wanted to retain the original look, but of course not further damage the print. The solution that Terry came up with was to put a rag mat on the print, then AR glass, then the fillet and fabric mat, topped with Museum glass.

By putting the AR glass between the fillet and the print, the harmful acids in the fillet are isolated away from the paper. The presentation looked just as good as it did originally, but in a much safer environment.

Victorian Keepsake.

Victorian Keepsake
Artwork and prints aren’t the only items we receive that need special treatment to preserve them and prevent deterioration or further deterioration. Antiques and other keepsakes or heirlooms also benefit from framing, protective glass, etc.

This Victorian-era antique needed TLC. Although it was originally intended to be a “free-standing” display, it is very fragile and needed the protection of a shadow box. A deep frame was made for it to allow room for UV-protected glass. The keepsake is connected to a backing board with thread.

It looks regal and is happy in its new display.

Sculptor Paul Birchak’s Clay Relief

Sculptor Paul Birchak, Clay Relief
Sculptor Paul Birchak wanted to create an elegant display for his clay relief. We picked a decorative silver frame and mounted the relief on a black fabric backround to give it a “floating” look. The relief does not need to be protected with glass.

Frames
We have 1,200 hand-picked frame samples on display, from the simplest metal profile to the “over-the-top” hand-carved, gold-leafed variety.

Matboards
We show the full line of conservation matboards by Tru Vue, Crescent and Bainbridge, as well as custom fabrics by Franks Fabrics.

Oval & Circle Frames
We are a dealer for InLine Ovals.

Conservation Framing Concerns

Choose from over 1,200 hand-picked frames.

Terry is a member of the Fine Art Care & Treatment Standards Guild (FACTS). This non-profit organization was the first to establish conservation framing guidelines in 1995. Terry was on the original committee which established the guidelines for the industry. Terry continues to be an active member of FACTS. Terry is also a charter member of the Cascade Picture Framing Guild, based in Portland, Oregon.

Mirrors
Raven Frame Works can custom design a beautifully framed mirror of almost any size.

My work is inspired by the tactile and visual sensation of fibers. I enjoy sewing and beautifully woven cloth and simple, generally overlooked, treasures of nature: seed pods, cat whiskers, horse hair, acorns, dry grasses, feathers, etc. The soul of my work is informed by compassion, goodwill and belief in the unseen. I have three cats – Elmo-James, Yoda and Merlin – who teach me, continually, about quietude and grace.

I grew up in Willamette Valley fields and orchards, spending many happy hours contemplating. There were two early influences in my life which have persisted: My great-aunt, Katherine Stewart, taught me the patient art of traditional quilting at age 9. Under her tutelage I also gained an appreciation for beautifully woven cloth and good craftsmanship. My grandfather, Henry Korn, was a painter. He taught me to draw gesture. We would sit together, watching ballet on television, capturing the quick movements with our pencils.

Title: Dancer 2. Medium: ribbon, clay bead, fresh water pearls, feathers, silk.

At age 35 I returned to college, majoring in fine art, specializing in drawing and sculpture. I began to appreciate what I already knew about fibers and design. I realized that if one is lucky, eventually, we find a pathway leading back to our childhood passions and what we know in our heart. While in graduate school I discovered I had an aptitude for teaching. My ability to teach has clarified into a love of helping: extending a guiding hand to those who are willing.

After college I traveled, with my husband. Our journeys through Europe included spending time at the British Museum in special collections, handling and studying Leonardo da Vinci’s original drawings.

• MFA, sculpture, University of Oregon, 1990.

• Special studies, British Museum, 1990
• Currently teaching private art lessons for non-artists

Title: Gesture 3. Medium: Japanese paper, sumi ink.

For more information please contact us. Schedules and information on classes will be coming soon. Please bookmark our site and check back often for more information on classes and on projects coming out of Raven Frame Works.

See more art from Anne Korn (clicking these links or the thumbnails will open a pop-up window of the artwork; to return to this page, please close that window):

Title: Dancer 1. Medium: ribbon, oak gaul, wolf fur.	Title: Sampler. Medium: silk cloth, fresh water pearls, glass beads.	Title: Muse. Medium: vintage hankerchief, quilting, glass beads, feathers, dried flowers, seeds, cat whiskers, ribbon.
Title: White Light. Medium: velvet, whispie cloth, dried flowers.	Title: Mongolian Drifter. Medium: vintage handkerchief, Mongolian pony tail, glass beads.	Title: Drifters. Medium: fresh water pearls, moose hairs.
Title: Breath. Medium: vintage handkerchief, silk, fresh water perls, glass beads.	Title: Mist. Medium: vintage handkerchief, ribbon, glass beads.	Title: Gesture 1. Medium: Japanese paper, sumi ink.
Title: Gesture 2. Medium: Japanese paper, simi ink.

People often ask us what makes Raven Frame Works, Inc. different from other frame shops – a very good question. The simple answer would be to say that Anne and Terry, the husband-wife team who own and operate Raven Frame Works, Inc., are the difference. The flavor of any business reflects the owners’ personality and interests: we both have Master of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Oregon in sculpture, and our interest in art is lifelong.

Beyond that, most picture framing establishments are also confused about what it is that they do. Some are craft stores, some are art galleries, and some are poster outlets. Raven Frame Works is the only studio in Eugene that is devoted specifically to picture framing. Because that is all we do, we can provide a full range of services, from the casual poster display to a gilded classic presentation for that painting that has been in the family for generations. Custom framing is all we do, and we do it very well.

Terry had been in the picture framing business for 7 years when he began to see a need for a shop that specialized in custom framing. No gallery, no greeting cards, no posters - just custom framing. Terry also became more interested in framing design and techniques that would prolong the life of the art being framed, a relatively new idea to this trade. Anne and Terry are also adept at manipulating materials and have a strong, conservative design sense based on historical models. So the basis for Raven Frame Works began. That was 1996, and ever since then Anne and Terry have worked hard within the Eugene community and the framing industry to mix knowledge and passion into Raven Frame Works.

Part of our design area.

A member of the Fine Art Care & Treatment Standards Institute (FACTS), Terry first joined FACTS in 1977 and served on the committee that established guidelines for conservation framing, the first such guidelines to be established and accepted industry-wide. Terry continues to serve on the committee, which now has guidelines for works on paper, photographs, and textiles.

He was a speaker at the West Coast Art and Framing conference in Las Vegas in January 2001. Terry is a charter member of the Cascade Picture Framing Guild based in Portland and a member of the National Sculpture Society; he also is the co-host and producer of the visual arts radio program VizCity on KLCC 89.7 FM in Eugene.

We continue to provide custom framing services – from our community and industrial affilliations, to our expanded offerings incorporating new technology and ideas into the work we do – improving quality while remaining true to our passion for art and quality framing.

VizCity goes to the coast for the weekend! Looking at art on “coast time”.

Driving out of town with a relaxing weekend ahead puts one in a different frame of mind.

Relaxed, more open to exploration and pondering.

During the week time: busy schedules tend to fit “looking at art” in between other things, other real things.

Weekend time: usually less hurried than during the week, but sometimes more hurried.

Art show opening time: Usually more about interacting socially than looking at the art.

Long weekend at the coast time: Not too much pressure to do a lot of stuff. Easy pace in a beautiful setting.

Full-blown vacation time: Different outlook on life.

Going to Newport. you don’t get the feeling that you are nearing the coast until you come over that last hill and wowee zowee there is the bridge and the bay and the fog and you are there!! The first thing we always do is go down to Bay Boulevard, get an espresso and soak up the sights, sounds and smells of being in Newport. Walk along the piers, look at the boats and the sea lions. Keep looking at the view. It is like a watercolor painting.

Several galleries along Bay Blvd:

Wood Gallery. wood items in the front part, sculpture in the back.. some large sculpture

Earthworks Bay Street Gallery. My favorite. Large open space. Has a museum feel to it. Large variety of items. Pastels, pencil drawings, glass, prints, even some rocking chairs that are functional while being pieces of artwork in themselves.

Breach the Moon. Cool jewelry. fantastic glass paperweights in form of jellyfish.

Rickert Art Gallery. Mostly 2-D works; watercolors, oils, etc. About half of their offerings are Limited Edition reproductions.

Oceanic Arts. A real mix of arts and crafts. Some cool leather work.

Forinish Gallery. Photos and posters.

Now hop in your car. Maybe get another cup of coffee. and follow the bay and head North towards the Nye Beach Turnaround, there you will find one of the nicest little community art centers in existence: The Newport Visual Arts Center operates the Runyan Gallery. Has 12 shows per year, always of high quality and interest. Pick up a class schedule. Maybe you can figure out how to take a workshop through the Visual Arts Center. Go look at the beach again.

Wander around Newport a little more and then head south.

Next art stop:

Triad Gallery @ Seal Rock. Feature one artist as well as a consistent offering of their regular artists. Open wonderful space. Good group of artists.

Another cup of coffee?

Head south again. Next stop:

Earthworks in Yachats: the mothership of the three Earthworks Galleries. Reflects the interests and presentation sense of owner Steve Dennis. Always a delightful experience. Changes just enough to be interesting, but feels familiar from the last time you might have been there.

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