Picture Framing Service

Hello everybody and welcome.

I offer a bespoke picture framing services that aims to enhance your appreciation of whatever you wish to have framed. I exclusively use ecological materials. This service is available for everyone including professional artists and photographers.

My picture framing workshop is located on an old farmhouse in Libaros, 65330, Hautes-Pyrénées, France. Local towns nearby include Galan (3.5km), Puydarrieux (5.3km) and Trie Sur Bäise (10.6km).

I have more than 30 years experience of framing a wide variety of images for exhibition. Previously in the UK I framed work for Northampton Museum’s Leathercraft collection using conservation materials approved by the Fine Art Guild. I moved to France in 2019 and from sleepy Libaros my local client list continues to grow week on week.

My repertoire includes oil paintings, original water colours and drawings; limited edition prints, photographs, certificates, valuable artworks and unique often bizarre objects.

I like a challenge and can mount and frame just about anything so go on, get in touch and see how I can help see your ideas take flight.

What are eco frames?

Toxic chemicals and acids are present in cheap factory made picture frames. Over time these products off-gas within the sealed frame causing damage such as accelerated fading and colour changes to original photographs, drawings, prints and art.

My eco frames are made using carefully selected mounting materials that do not contain these toxic chemicals. The eco framing protects the art.

My bio-ethical approach includes:

• Using locally-sourced french wood for frames reducing the need for imported wood
• pH neutral adhesives and tapes
• Acid free conservation mountboard
• 100% cotton museum mountboard for valuable works
• Archival polyester mounting corners
• No MDF!
• Formaldehyde-free backing boards
• Reusing reclaimed wooden frames
• Natural wood finishes: barefaced oak, van dyke, brue de noix
• Toulene-free natural beeswax polish
• Reducing and recycling of waste materials

Special items

It is my sincere belief that everyone has something rather special to them tucked away in a cupboard or drawer that they have been meaning to have framed up for years.

Maybe it is an artists print or an original drawing of or by a loved one? Or maybe it’s a special photo that transports you back to a happy time? A special memento or object such as a babies first pair of shoes?

A personal treasure, keep-sake or memento when presented within a beautiful made-to-measure frame makes a wonderful, unique gift for someone special.

I can frame precious or valuable items using non-contact techniques which are 100% archival and reversible to museum and conservation standards

Whatever it is, if you love it, frame it!

Arrange a visit to the workshop

I can offer free consultations and quotations usually at short notice.

Contact me to make an appointment to visit the framing workshop in Libaros.

Bring with you what you would like framed and view my range of framing techniques and materials in person.

During your visit I will help you visualise and decide what you want the finished frame to look like. The finished frame should complement both the work within the frame as well as being aesthetically pleasing within the intended hanging space; matching the interior decor if necessary.

I will inspect your work respectfully wearing clean white cotton gloves and generate a free quotation and you can decide if you would like to go ahead.

I hope to see you at the workshop soon and look forward to exceeding your framing expectations. My eco frames will enhance your appreciation of whatever is framed.

Kenny MARTIN