Enterprise Kenny Martin

Bespoke Picture Framing and Photographic Services in Libaros Hautes-Pyrenées France

Bespoke Picture Framing

See it, like it, eco frame it!

Use a professional picture framer

Client Testimonials

Kenny is passionate about picture framing and the appreciation of art. He makes frames by hand from locally sourced french wood. I recommend Kenny to anyone wanting high-quality picture frames.”- local client, Nov 2021

About

Hello and welcome.

I offer a hand-crafted, bespoke image framing service that uses safe 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 include: Galan (3.5km), Puydarrieux (5.3km) and Trie Sur Bäise (10.6km).

I have over 20 years experience of framing a wide variety of images including oil paintings, original water colours and drawings; limited edition prints, photographs, certificates, valuable artworks and precious objects.

I like a challenge and can mount and frame just about anything using innovative methods including box and float mounting.

Why eco?

Harmful chemicals and acids are often present in factory-produced picture frames. Over time these products can destroy a photograph or original piece of art.

My frames do not contain any toxic chemicals. Eco framing protects the art and is potentially beneficial to the living environment.

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 free quotations usually at short notice.

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

Bring with you what you would like to have framed up and view the range of work and framing techniques on display.

During your visit I will ask you a few questions and suggest and show examples of different framing styles and materials to help you decide what would be most suitable for your project.

I will help you visualise and decide what you want the finished frame to look like.

I feel it is important that the finished frame complements 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 then generate a free quotation for my work and you can decide if you wish to go ahead.

I hope to see you at the workshop soon and look forward to working with you.

Kenny MARTIN

This local poster is held in place with archival polyester corners and bevel mounted with conservation mountboard. For a local client in Libaros.
Local french oak frame stained with Van Dych, shellac and polished with natural beeswax.