A painting comes to life

It is not always such a pleasure to work on a painting, as it was to work on this one.

This painting came to life as it was cleaned.


It was literally like removing a vail from this beautiful girls face.

The unknown artist captured her youth, but the years of dirt and grim had covered up her beauty.
It was a pleasure bringing her back to what he saw when he painted her.




She began to look very different.
As you can see in the examples.







The dirt had concealed the color of her eyes, the softness of her lips, the innocents in her face, the rosiness of her young cheeks.  It held the secret that her skin was fair,  her hair had hints of brown and blue highlights in it, and oh yes, she wore a dress of green color.

Yes this was a fair maiden indeed.

What a joy it was to work on such a treasure. 

Finding new talents, in dashed desires and determined spirits.

While designing for a customer, I showed her a red checker board frame hanging with my corner samples.  She loved it and it was perfect for the piece she was framing.  It went into my computer so I thought all was well.  While ordering it, I was informed it had been discontinued for quite some time with no stock available.

My customer wanted me to try and find some one who might have some.    After checking other companies that carried similar product, making a few calls to other framers, and having no luck, I was left with two options--a disappointed customer or figure out how to make it myself.  I opted for the second one and decided to give her what she wanted,  A CHECKER BOARD FRAME.

The making of a checker board frame and a happy customer.

Ready to cut

Spliced matting with
notched corners

We are looking forward to what we can do with this!!

Keep watch for a possible 'Belmar Frame and Arts'  new line of our own custom made frames!!

We have installed new art for the Christmas Shopping Season.

We have lots of art up-many pieces are not shown below,  so be sure to stop in and take a look.
Lots of great buys and wonderful gift giving options.

 Two new Photo's by Stan Obert, several new paintings by June Davis, some of Linda Watson's favorites-including her cat portrait that every one loves (see below) Lee Shapiro's 'To the finish' and a couple of Virginia Unseld pictures stayed with us from her last show.
(pictured left)

We also have two new water colors by Lee Shapiro, a new
painting by myself, along with a few of others by me-Judy Niewald. (picture right)

We also have Gary Bibb, Steve Hirsch, and a brand new photographer Jeffry Chase - with his color enhanced photography.  (not shown right)  See below

New color enhanced photo's by Jeffry Chase

Mixed Media Collage by our very own Gary A. Bibb

Two new water color pieces by Lee Shapiro (above)

'To the Finish' by Lee Shapiro

A new photograph by Steve Hirsch

My new addition, along with a few not shown
Oil by Judy Niewald

'Winter Scene 1&2'  by June Davis (plus several more not shown)
& 'SnoPo' by Me (Judy Niewald)

'Cats Eyes'  By Linda Watson - One of her pet portraits - contact us
if you would like her to paint your PET.

More by Linda Watson

Framed prints by Jean Murr

Pastels by Virginia Unseld 

'The Many Colors of Christmas'

We have added new L.E.D. Lighting to our window display!
Our 2014 Christmas window is up!!   Wishing everyone a very merry and save Christmas.
To all of us small business's a great season!

Wall paper any one?

'Changing Seasons' art by Virginia Unseld

We are excited to have Virginia Unseld's work on display.

Virginia does most of her work painted in Plein Air settings 

Enjoy the:  

'Changing Seasons' 

a few of her paintings in our showroom 

October Sun

Road Signs 2

Cattle Country
my personal favorite

O'Keeffe's  Mountain

Mt Evans from Gilpin

Spring is in the Air

Winter Driving Shady Grove

September Song

Make sure to come in and view these wonderful paintings by Virginia Unseld, these works will be coming back down Nov. 15th.

Our Annual Painting Away Ovarian Cancer - 2014

Last Sunday we held our fourth annual Painting Away Ovarian Cancer Class.
As expected it was a great success, largely due to Jean Murr, an Ovarian Cancer survivor herself.  She shared her knowledge, painting skills and encouragement, along with her own struggles of fighting this disease, with her students and families, many of whom are cancer survivors.  Some had never painted, but all had a lot of fun, and turned out some amazing paintings.

















Every year aprons are donated, with a note to the recipient to give them encouragement and hope. These aprons are hand made with love by various women who want to give a part of themselves to this cause.  A beautiful flower arrangement assembled by Jean, along with a print of one of her paintings (framed by Belmar Frame and Art) were the grand prize's, but everyone was given a gift (from certificates to lotions, movie passes, etc).

Jean does a great job making all the food for the event,as well as all the other preparation necessary to pull off this very special class.  (A big Huge Thanks to Jean for all her hard work).
Cup cakes are donated by Kassie's  Sugar Art Cakes.

The last two years we have created a community painting,
where everyone paints on one painting.
This painting will be donated to a silent auction
and the money will be given to Ovarian Cancer research.


























Jean's Oncologist, Dr. Behbakht comes and speaks, sharing his knowledge,  concerns and wisdom, with everyone.  He also paints on the community painting, and talks to anyone who has any concerns or questions.

The purpose of the event is to open these women up to a form of therapy, to help get them through the rough times of having and conquering cancer.  Everyone has a great time and we all are blessed with new friends and relationships.

Thanks to all for another wonderful experience.
Love you all.

Jean & Judy Owner of Belmar Frame & Art