Annie's Art and Frame

While you’re out and about for , stop in to see some of Julie Park’s incredible photography! There’s no official this month, but we’re doing one anyway 😉 This collection captures the spirit of Seattle and Ballard with Julie’s unique view of some iconic spots. Framed and matted prints are available for sale and will stay on display for the rest of July. We won’t be open late like our usual artwalks, so be sure to stop by before 6pm tonight!

This stunning beauty is all about color! The red, teal and yellow combo really pops and feels like an extension of the art. The yellow isn’t actually part of the frame - this piece is called a fillett, and it sits under the rim of the frame, on top of the glass. Not only does it add a complementary color, it also brings a feeling of depth to the frame. Filletts come in all kinds of colors and textures, and are a great way to make your custom frame feel extra-custom! The beautiful watercolor is by . It was a pleasure working on this piece!
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Sonny Angels are back! We seriously cannot keep these little guys in the shop - they just fly off the shelves! This time we have the Flower series, and the Animal series versions 1, 3, and 4! DM if you want us to put any on hold for you. Supplies are limited! .usa

This series came together so beautifully. It’s a great example of how to tie together a multi-color series with the same frame, by adding color-coordinated bottom mats for each piece. It’s subtle, but works really well. The customer picked these beautiful pieces up on a trip to Oaxaca, but sadly doesn’t have any info on the artist besides the signature. If any happens to know the artist, please let us know so we can give credit!
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The Ballard Seafood Fest has always been a special event for our community, but this year it’s even more-so. The festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary! To commemorate, the Ballard Alliance has designed this limited edition t-shirt! Swing on by to grab yours, and if you buy it today, a portion of the sale will be donated to !

Here’s a recent one we’re super happy with! The stunning gold bead moulding by couldn’t be more perfect for this Nate Smith poster. And the neon blue brightcore mat ties it all together with a pop of color! The customer was really pleased with this one, and so are we!
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Don’t let Father’s Day sneak up on you this year! If you’re looking for something fun and thoughtful to show Dad you care, look no further. Whether your father figure likes books, craft cocktails, or the outdoors, we’ve got it all (and so much more!)
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A couple weeks ago we posted about our handy “Jort join” used to join float frames. Well, now you get to see one of these frames in use!

Float frames are ideal for stretched canvas art. The frame is totally open in the front, no glass, and the art is typically mounted with a slight gap between the painting and the frame. This makes it look as if the painting is “floating” in the frame, hence the name!

This beautiful painting by .b.schneider_modern_art was brought in by a fairly regular customer. We chose this black floater with a hint or orange topaz at the edges, which perfectly compliments the subtle colors of the art. We are so happy with the finished result!

This Saturday is a very special event in Ballard. It’s the summer and both in one night! Join us from 6-9pm on the 8th to celebrate our local community. The cocktail trail is for ticket-holders only (and is currently sold out), but ArtWalk is still free to attend, as always!

Our June artist is painter and muralist , AKA ✨Grace Gonzalez✨

“Grace Gonzalez is a Mexican-American artist and illustrator who aims to imagine speculative future mythologies. Her work invites the public to engage in generative thinking on what that mythos could be and what we could value. She utilizes animal figures, vibrant colors, and surreal landscapes to infuse her work with a sense of story. Her contribution to this conversation is a visual narrative that centers and celebrates that which ends and entropies.“

Follow for more of Grace’s incredible work, and we’ll see you this Saturday!
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This Saturday will be a very special night in Ballard! We’ve got two awesome events happening in one evening - the Ballard Summer Cocktail trail and July ArtWalk! In addition to amazing drinks served up by , we will be featuring paintings by amazing local artist and one of our very own designers, , aka Grace Gonzalez!

Artwalk will be free to attend as always, but tickets are required to partake in cocktail samples. While tickets are sold out, you can find more info on the event and how to join the waitlist over at . Cocktails will be designed by The Ballard Cut, an incredible farm-to-table restaurant and whiskey bar. Our artist for the month is the amazing painter Grace Gonzalez, whose work is steeped in mythology and symbolism. Two great reasons to get out and explore Ballard this weekend!

The event goes from 6-9pm on June 8th, and we will be wrapping up framing services around 5pm that day to prepare.

Trade secret: when joining float frames, which are open in the front and trickier to join than regular frames, you need a “Jort Join” (totally not a thing we just invented lol). This handy little jig is summer ready in their “jean shorts” 🤣👖Now we just need a little sunshine! 😎

Next time you head over to the Ballard farmer’s market, be sure to bring one of our exclusive LastBags made by ! This aptly named tote bag is so durable and functional, you’ll never need to buy another one. Its practical design is the result of streamlined manufacturing with longevity in mind. Made from a single piece of waterproof vinyl, with reinforced handles and a flat-folding design, this bag is the epitome of form and function. And to top it off, eqpd bags are sustainably-made in Twisp, WA at the factory!

TwispWorks is an industrial, creative hub for small businesses, local artists, and community projects. Dating back to 1929, the 6.4 acre Twisp campus began as a ranger station for the U.S. Forest Service, and since then has grown to a community-owned manufacturing center for innovative brands. They also provide educational programs, event spaces, and other services to enrich the local community and revitalize the Methow Valley economy.

TwispWorks has been making the LastBags for EQPD Gear since 2014, and we are so proud to be offering this amazing product in our own exclusive design!

Head on over to to learn more about this incredible facility, and check out for more heavy duty products!
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This project was super fun, and we’re so excited to share it! What you see here is the clapperboard used in the feature film , filmed entirely on-location here in Seattle! The cameraman from this production brought it in for us to create something special to display it, and we decided on this beautiful shadowbox design with a bright yellow and teal color scheme. The actual clapperboard appears in the finished film, and it was so cool to see it in action!

is best described as a “second coming of age” comedic drama. It’s a wonderfully fun, quirky, and heartwarming film that leaves you feeling inspired. And it’s such a pleasure seeing our beautiful city featured on the silver screen! We can’t recommend this movie enough. Go stream it over on or and support these incredible local filmmakers!
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It’s Second Saturday, and it’s shaping up to be a beautiful day for ! Please join us tonight from 6-9pm to celebrate the amazing work of local illustration Justin Andrews.

Justin’s work is split into two captivating collections. The first group is a series of vivid life drawings captured during open mic nights at the . The Conor Byrne pub is a Ballard landmark known for live music and great atmosphere. The pub sadly closed its doors in March, but after a massive collective effort they are reopening as the Conor Byrne Co-Op, Ballard’s first ever community-owned venue! Check out for more info on this amazing space!

The second group in Justin’s collection features some iconic Seattle landmarks rendered in graphite, colored pencil, and watercolor. These vibrant and detailed pieces really show off the beauty of our city. Prints will be available tonight only!

Justin is not on social media, but you can view more of his work on his website: justinandrews.net
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Mom’s big day is only a week away! We have so many amazing gifts for all types of moms, it’s hard to know where to start! Stop in this weekend to pick up the perfect thing to show Mom how much you love her!
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✨Jewelry Spotlight ✨ You know us for our frames, prints, and gifts, but did you know we also carry a beautiful range of jewelry? These handmade, small-batch pieces come from artisans both local and international, with variety to suit just about any style. Featured brands include:
- based in Seattle, WA
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Black Drop Designs - based in Victoria, BCmere - based in Toulouse, FR
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“Ziti - The Chunky One” is possibly one of the cutest pieces we’ve ever framed! This commemorative banner deserved something really special. We went with this gold ornate moulding from the “Fenice” series by .inventory, and a cream fabric-covered mat background to add texture. The banner was sew-mounted to ensure it stays in place without using any permanent adhesives that could damage the art. We’re so pleased with the result!
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Mini figures have been flying off the shelves lately, so of course we had to add more! The new Animal Bakery series by are beyond adorable, as is the Birthday Gift collection by .usa! And you may have seen the glow-in-the-dark action of the figures in our last post. We just can’t get enough of these little guys!

It’s Second Saturday! You know what that means - April ArtWalk starts tonight!! This month we are welcoming back prolific artist , whose work captures the elusive beauty of Pacific Northwest landscapes. Join us tonight from 6-9 pm to meet this incredible artist, and enjoy some complementary wine and snacks! 🖼️🎨🍷🍾
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Here’s a fun one with a little secret…it’s two frames in one! This technique is called “stacked framing” - it’s when you take a smaller frame and nest it inside a larger frame (like the Russian doll of framing). When you design in this way, the possibilities are endless! With so many colors, combos, and textures to play with, it’s like opening a Pandora’s box of creativity! You’re guaranteed to end up with something totally one-of-a-kind and unique to you.
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This classic print by Felix Vallotton, “La Paresse (Laziness)” is such a vibe.

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The Easter bunny is on his way! 🐰 We have so many bright, fun, and colorful things to fill your Easter baskets with, we don’t even know where to start! Here’s a little preview of our festive fare. Stop in this week to grab some goodies!!
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We’re hiring! We have an opening for a framing designer and retail associate. Seeking an outgoing, creative, and team-oriented candidate to bring on board. Swipe to the last slide to see where to send your resume!
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Swipe to see this adorable guys new “frame home”! This piece by , titled “His Granny Knitted it!”, really deserved something special. We chose a bright yellow frame to complement the red and blue color scheme, and the colored bevels in the BriteCore mats by perfectly echo the stripes in his hat! The frame is part of the “Confetti” series by , and it comes in more colors than you can imagine! So it’s ideal for projects like this one. We just love how it turned out!!

Attention chocolate lovers! COCO Chocolatier is a sustainable confectionery based in Scotland, and their goodies taste just as amazing as their artistic packaging looks. A little info from their website:

“Challenging industry norms, we begin the making of our chocolate at origin before passionately transforming it in Edinburgh, Scotland. As a result, more wealth remains within developing economies.

COCO is a canvas for artists and artisans alike: those who dare to innovate, inspire and challenge.”

We are so proud to be stocking . Not only is their chocolate sustainably delicious, but it looks so darn good on our shelves too 😉
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Saturday 3/9 kicks off the March ArtWalk, and this month we will be featuring the work of visionary illustrator , aka Jesse Johnson. Jesse’s art is intuitive and symbolic, and speaks to each viewer in a unique way. It’s truly an honor to have his images grace our walls. Please join us this Saturday from 6-9pm to see this incredible display in person, and enjoy some complementary wine and snacks 🍷🍾🎨🖼️
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This photo is such a fabulous trip back in time - the bouffant hair & Mary Jane shoes are so quintessentially 60s! And the framing is so perfect for the era, yet still timeless. We just love how the soft blue and blush pink complement the photo. This beautiful moulding by comes in a whole rainbow of colors! 🌈🖼️
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You really need to come in and see this incredible collection by , aka Rubin Quarcoopome, our Artwalk artist for this month. His photography is absolutely breathtaking. This collection will be on display through the end of the month, so hurry in to check it out! Framed pieces are for sale, ranging from $50-$300.

Our print collection keeps growing! Just wanted to share some of our favorite new artists now in the shop. There’s plenty more were there’s came from!
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This precious little trash panda deserved nothing less than magnificence, and this ornate moulding by certainly delivered! He looks so stately and regal in this frame 👑🦝 Our framer included an adorable doodle on the cover to remind the customer they bought the good stuff - Museum Glass! This baby will be protected from 99% of UV rays, and the anti-glare finish helps viewers appreciate this work of art. The needlepoint pattern can be found at The Stitch Stash on Etsy!
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