We have a new piece of art for our home!
Actually, it’s not really new. It’s been waiting for framing for almost four years now. Since it is so large, the estimate we received to frame it ranged from $800 to $900. So Hubby recently got inspired to try some framing on his own. The matting can be purchased at a local art store (approximately $10-20 for one large coloured sheet), and the glass is ordered custom to fit the wood frame. All up, the most expensive bit is the glass. In this case though, it cost less than $80 for the glass. I am so thrilled to have it framed!
The artist? Stella, our now 12-year-old daughter (she was in grade 4 when she created it).
Not only do I love having this big, beautiful piece in our hallway. I love that when I am annoyed at having to remind her to do things several times in a row, I can look at this picture and think: “Oh yeah, that’s what’s going on inside her brain. No wonder my reminder to brush her teeth is not getting through!” haha!
Here are some close-ups to give you a better feel for it …
In this one, the smaller character on the left has small fangs but large claws, while the character on the right has large fants and small claws. Which one will win out?
Here, someone is telling the others to be quiet because he’s having a nap. Oh, don’t mind that he happens to be in a coffin.
And this one? Er, no comment.
This is the first time we’ve framed either of our kids’ art. We definitely want to frame a special piece of Max’s in the future now too.
How about you? Have you ever framed your children’s art. How did it make them feel?
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