What goes into the physical process of framing your artwork? Picture framing is an art form in its own right and as with any art there are common practices. Framing is both a way to present your art in an aesthetically pleasing way, but when done with skill can also... read more →

Reuben Wu's photography reminisces not just on its subject, but also its point in time and place. With traces of light captured mid drone flight, the camera sensor logs these halos lingering over transformed landscapes. His technical use of time lapse, with... read more →

Since 2005, the Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago has thrown DARKROOM as a way to both raise funds for their organization and bring together Chicago’s photography community for an evening of art and celebration. As dedicated sponsors of DARKROOM and long-time partners and custom framers of many featured artists at past MoCP events, we’re... read more →

Many art pieces like these custom framed tapestries become family heirlooms, passed down through the generations. From her mother's collection, Aubrey received the three early 1900s tapestries of Turkish origin. “We were living there at the time for my dad's job and moved there shortly after I was born. My... read more →

When Bill learned about Seaberg through a neighbor who works in the interior design industry, he found the ideal framing solution to create shadowboxes for his unique needs. During his time with the Army in Iraq, his efforts spent engineering improvements to the conditions of military personnel were honored with... read more →

Lincoln Schotz, Photo Courtesy of Clare Pinkert. Our Artist Spotlight Series highlights the artistry of some of our close collaborators and clients. The nature of art and being an artist requires a degree of blunt honesty, both about one’s work and about oneself. With this in mind, we learned more... read more →

In the long history of Seaberg Framing, we’ve worked with many picture framing experts and clients, often having the pleasure of working with the former’s clients because of a strong history and rapport. When we brought Mary on board about one year ago, we had the pleasure of meeting and... read more →

The many photos of important figures captured by Ron Gould, Chicago portrait photographer, are nuanced with their consideration of not only the subject, but the weight of the moment. This translates to his personal work with 3D prints of architectural photos from his travels in Europe, Central America, Mexico, China,... read more →

Some artwork tends to breath, feeling like a living thing beyond its subject matter or materials. Stephen Eichhorn has created such a collection of art featuring eclectic texture, vibrancy, and pure fun that the flora he has cobbled onto geometric cut-outs nearly dances of their own volition. We had the... read more →

Some hold the impression that a real professional artist starts early in life and builds a portfolio of developing work over years. Marcia Mahoney breaks the mold, having gotten her start as a professional fine art photographer later in life. Her eye for framing and perspective involves an eclectic approach... read more →