tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84589886754188550892024-02-21T04:59:58.333-08:00The Cuckoo's NestWelcome to the Cuckoo's NestAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-38236083130926623352015-01-13T03:33:00.000-08:002015-01-13T03:34:04.718-08:00Moonassi Print<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A beautiful print by artist Moonassi from South Korea. This piece is titled ‘The Value of Suffering’. well worth checking out the website <a href="http://www.moonassi.com/">http://www.moonassi.com</a><br />
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A simple black frame with a white spacer to set the artwork back from the glass is all that was needed for this calm, thoughtful image, really lovely :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-68922248281048704782015-01-12T09:31:00.000-08:002015-01-12T09:31:00.009-08:00Formula 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A busy start to the New Year here at The Cuckoo’s Nest. We’ve been re-organising the workshop and planning Framing and Painting jobs for the next few months, its going to be a very busy 2015…<br />
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Here’s something we worked on last year, but didn't have a chance to post with the Christmas rush. Some amazing F1 memorabilia, two car wings and F1 Champion, Sebastian Vettel's racing suit!
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Chunky black frames & floated white over black mounts set off these fantastic collectibles. The last photo shows one of the crates we packed these pieces in before shipping them off to Italy. All arrived safely and in time for Christmas ;)
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Winter Reflections Exhibition
This is “A Hazy Shade of Winter” all framed up and ready for our Winter Reflections exhibition. A mixed media piece including painted glass…Hope you like it! :)<br />
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Please feel free to share this post with your friends, we’d love to get as many people along to the exhibition as possible & stay tuned for details of where you can get a sneak preview of a couple of pieces before the 15th!!! :)<br />
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Our Winter Reflections exhibition this year runs from November 15th until December 20th It incorporates the Oxfordshire Artweeks Christmas Weekend of November 22nd-23rd. We will be showcasing a new group of paintings by Graham Rice which depict the enchantment of a winter landscape. This series of work is based on figures of children in evocative woodland scenes - skipping across stones, hiding behind trees, watching the fall of leaves. Reflections of figures in the water and shadows against the snow add to the nostalgic and narrative feeling in these pieces. The paintings are all created in mixed media in cool and subtle wintry colours, featuring new three-dimensional devices such as trees and snowflakes painted on the glass itself, in the forefront of the paintings. This creates a unique eye-catching and subtle layered effect.<br />
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The exhibition will also feature new winter jewellery designs by Sheila Raven, inspired by the leaves and berries found in a forest in the winter. The collection includes beautiful textured silver oak, ivy, holly and mistletoe leaf earrings, with matching pendants made of complimentary leaves in both silver and copper with acorn or berry embellishments. The saw-pierced and beaten leaves create a stunning natural look.<br />
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All of the artwork in the Winter Reflections exhibitions is inspired by our rural workshop setting in the woods and fields of the Cotswolds landscape.<br />
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This is a lovely print of a winter scene in Bruges, that a customer bought in for framing a couple of weeks ago. We used a white mount and hand painted frame to match the colours in the picture. Lovely job, we and the customer were very pleased :-)...Last weekend (before we started on the mad work in the new workshop) I was in Bruges myself for a short break, just around the corner from the (wonderful) B&B I was staying in, is this very location...and down a little side street from there, is the artist who painted this, selling his work on a stall. He was delighted that his work had made it home to the UK and his stall was packed with lots more lovely prints...so if you ever visit Bruges (and you really should...) hunt him out and buy yourself a beautiful souvenir :-)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-57176995342962281912014-04-07T05:39:00.000-07:002014-04-07T05:39:18.571-07:00Green Forest - Finished<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here’s the commissioned painting all finished & framed in a black lacquered frame with silver insert :) Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-53852707804470561102014-04-05T07:34:00.000-07:002014-04-05T07:34:17.405-07:00Green Forest...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The painting stage of this commission piece is all finished now...onto the gilding next :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-58177284936995801392014-04-04T04:13:00.001-07:002014-04-04T04:13:54.554-07:00Canvas repair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here we have a painting by a young lady, who bought her masterpiece home from school. Her brothers were playing and accidentally sat on it, ripping a large hole in the middle…cue one unhappy little girl…<br />
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As is often the way in life however, granny came to the rescue, bringing the painting into us to see if we could do anything…We removed it from the broken stretcher bars, flattened everything, stuck it to a new piece of canvas and stretched that to a new support.<br />
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Once that was done, we filled the little gaps between the tears and painted over the top to match the surrounding artwork. We’ve popped it into a black tray frame so it can hang up on the wall…<br />
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Away from little brothers…;)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-58378535800056741732014-04-02T03:26:00.000-07:002014-04-02T03:26:37.740-07:00Green Forest Two...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here’s another painting I’m working on at the moment. A customer bought the piece on the left from the SOTA gallery in Witney and wanted a second matching piece to go on the other side of their fireplace. I should get the painting part of things finished over the next few days, then it’ll be onto the gilding. I’ll post a few snaps as I go :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-25248461767327268072014-03-26T08:59:00.000-07:002014-03-26T08:59:38.186-07:00Portrait of Jodie - Finished<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is the portrait of Jodie all finished. I’ll get it framed up next week then it’ll be up on the wall :) I’ve added a photo of the palette i used, for anyone who’s interested.<br />
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Many thanks again to Jodie for posing.
If you’d like a portrait just get in touch :)<br />
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Any questions about the painting, just type them below or message me :)
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Here’s another of the pieces we framed for Maureen’s exhibition at SOTA. A beautiful acrylic sunset. We floated the canvas within the frame by adding a small tray (the unpainted piece in the inset photo). Once painted this adds a lovely detail to the frame, giving the canvas space to breathe. Its a simple touch that makes a big difference when framing canvases.<br />
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For further details on Maureens work go to… <a href="http://www.artbymaureengillespie.co.uk/">http://www.artbymaureengillespie.co.uk/</a><br />
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For further details on SOTA, go to… <a href="http://www.sotagallery.co.uk/">http://www.sotagallery.co.uk/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-81729616642884578252014-03-25T04:30:00.000-07:002014-03-25T04:30:52.677-07:00Tim Layzell<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This gorgeous racing print is by Tim Layzell. Titled ‘Carrera takes Targa’ it showcases Layzell’s dynamic, graphic style perfectly.<br />
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We’ve framed it with a double mount of blue over black and used UV glass to protect the print. The frame was machined down to a slightly thinner size than standard, to get the perfect width and depth for the piece, this was then gessoed, sanded and painted.<br />
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Its a wonderful, dramatic piece that would appeal to petrol-heads and art lovers alike :)<br />
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You can see more of Tim’s work on his website at <a href="http://www.timlayzell.com/">http://www.timlayzell.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-75508532059300387552014-03-24T04:53:00.000-07:002014-03-24T04:53:36.407-07:00Maureen Gillespie Solo Exhibition at SOTA in Witney<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These are a selection of the paintings we’ve framed up for artist Maureen Gillespie’s solo exhibition which is currently running at the SOTA Gallery in Witney. It’s a beautiful collection of work inspired by her love of the countryside and sea. We’ve framed a number of originals in a variety of hand painted frames, along with some prints framed in oak. Her work has a wonderful sense of depth and the textures are gorgeous. Well worth a visit :)<br />
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For further details on Maureens work go to… <a href="http://www.artbymaureengillespie.co.uk/">http://www.artbymaureengillespie.co.uk</a><br />
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For further details on SOTA, go to… <a href="http://www.sotagallery.co.uk/">http://www.sotagallery.co.uk</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-14440880123550551952014-03-22T09:17:00.000-07:002014-03-22T09:17:51.108-07:00Portrait of Jodie - Stage 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Along with the Framing and Jewellery…we also paint pictures at The Cuckoo’s Nest..its all very renaissance here ;)<br />
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This is a portrait of Jodie who runs Illustrate My Name over here at Cuckoo Lane. I’ve just done a first pass on the face, lots of refining to do, but you get the general idea. The background and hair are ‘probably’ finished, I say probably as I may well change my mind when I next look at it :)<br />
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I wanted to get an example of the kind of portrait commissions we can do, so many thanks to Jodie for volunteering to pose…I hope you like it when its finished :) The plan is to get the painting all finished and framed in time for Artweeks, so if you’re interested in getting a portrait done, call in an take a peek :)<br />
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…now back to the framing :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-77980067917127977562014-03-20T05:13:00.000-07:002014-03-20T05:13:32.410-07:00Valerie Wartelle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This print is amazing! It's by Valerie Wartelle and the original piece was made using fibres. It's then been beautifully photographed and printed, with the print having a wonderful three dimensional effect and velvety finish. We've framed it using a wide classical moulding which we've painted white. An absolutely gorgeous piece...you can find out more about Valerie's work at <a href="http://www.valeriewartelle.co.uk/">http://www.valeriewartelle.co.uk</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-43362263394469724162014-03-18T04:12:00.000-07:002014-03-18T04:12:27.822-07:00Decorative Tiles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For these beautiful tiles we've built a solid frame with routed openings. Some of the tiles are slightly different sizes, so each is carefully fitted and held in place with individually cut foamboard supports. The frame has been finished with an off white eggshell paint and the final result is a clean contemporary way of displaying these beautiful pieces.
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So, a little more about the plan we're busy hatching...as you can see from this photo our beautiful little gallery is currently somewhat overcrowded with framing materials...you can just about see there's artwork on the walls behind everything, but there's no chance of getting to anything...so, the plan we've been working on is to secure some extra workshop space to expand into…and behind the white doors in the second photo is what will become The Cuckoo’s Nest Workshop!!! Hopefully we’ll have the keys early next month and then we’ll be transforming that into a framers paradise…or something like that…The workshop will allow us to increase production and turn the gallery back into the tidy, welcoming space it once was…we can’t wait ! :)xAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-35907385406887226692014-03-11T10:41:00.000-07:002014-03-11T10:41:16.315-07:00Stained Glass<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here we have a beautiful stained glass panel. Rather than use a conventional frame, we've produced an oak stand which has a grove inside to hold the panel securely. The oak has been finished with a lime wax and given a good polish. The piece is now standing on the customers windowsill with the spring sunshine showing it off in all it's glory :-)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-69849954034833698512014-03-09T03:10:00.000-07:002014-03-09T03:10:15.262-07:00Yachting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This very dramatic yachting piece is acrylic on canvas paper and our customer wanted to do something extra special with it. We selected a classic scooped moulding which we added some extra depth to and then painted off-white. The painting was then double mounted and a matching blue sidewall was used to set the piece back from the glass, the glass itself was ‘invisible’ Artglass which removes 99% of the reflections. The end result is really spectacular and would look wonderful hung in a traditional or contemporary setting. A lovely piece to work on :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-32971954086644099332014-03-08T09:09:00.000-08:002014-03-08T09:09:34.491-08:00Nelson Mandela<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This morning I've been in a parking garage at Rhodes House in Oxford, varnishing the speed painting done my M.Raivard on Thursday evening. Not as impressive a location as the hall where he painted it, but that's why he's the famous artist, and I'm doing the varnishing ;-)
It's a spectacular portrait of Nelson Mandela, a little over 2 meters tall and 2.5 wide he cuts a most impressive figure. The painting has a beautiful kaleidoscope of colours and the energy with which the paint was applied is self evident, very dramatic. However the warmth and calmness of Mandela's smile still shines out of the picture...and amazing painting of an amazing man... Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-74061427791620041842014-03-06T05:28:00.000-08:002014-03-06T05:28:52.869-08:00Michael Raivard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I went to meet speed painter Michael Raivard this morning, a thoroughly charming chap who we’re doing some varnishing work for over the weekend. He was busy supervising the stage setting for a performance this evening at a private party in Oxford, lots of lights and music being organised in a beautiful setting, where he’ll produce his very large artwork in just a few minutes… An amazing painting experience, the total opposite from the way I paint, but fascinating to see how he organises everything. Am really looking forward to seeing what he’s painted when we go back on saturday…:)
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Watch some of the videos…amazing stuff :)
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These are a couple of aboriginal style prints on cloth from Australia. We used a black frame with silver detailing and an off white mount. We've set the artwork at the back of the frame using coloured sidewalls in each frame, one blue and one orange to compliment the colours in the artwork. These lovely mementoes of our customers trip ‘down-under’ have now become pieces of artwork to be treasured.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-58907878996267802802014-03-04T04:28:00.000-08:002014-03-04T04:28:49.545-08:00Little Miss Poppy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here’s a piece a young art collector brought in for framing. We used a bright blue frame with matching slip and an off-white mount….looks great :) So, which Mr Man/Miss would you choose ?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-12525525601557533122014-03-03T05:39:00.000-08:002014-03-03T05:39:25.137-08:00Print of Ravello<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Normally at the Cuckoo's Nest we try and steer our customers towards modern, contemporary framing as much as possible, but occasionally traditional is the way to go. Such was the case with this beautiful little print of Ravello, our customer was having the piece framed as a gift for an older gentleman so we selected this thin black and gold frame moulding. In the past this might have been coupled with a hand lined mount, but this really does give a picture a dated feel. Instead of that we opted to use a double mount with a dark grey lower mount, this balances the colour of the print with the frame and gives us a traditional looking frame with a fresh feel.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458988675418855089.post-1974890239214572022014-03-01T07:35:00.000-08:002014-03-01T07:35:59.838-08:00Silk Print<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a lovely silk print of some fish, the colours are amazing, this photo really doesn't do them justice. We've used a rich deep red mount and an oak frame which we've button polished to really bring out the warmth of the wood. Button polish doesn't work with everything, but the colours in this are so rich, it's the perfect choice.
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These beautiful paintings of the Rollright Stones are by Mandy Selhurst. We framed a set of three in these hand painted white frames for Mandy and they are now hanging in the SOTA gallery in Witney. I'd imagine they'll sell very quickly so head over to SOTA and take a look at them before they're snapped up.<br />
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You can find out more about Mandy’s work at <a href="http://www.mandyselhurst.com/">http://www.mandyselhurst.com</a><br />
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…and more about the SOTA Gallery here <a href="http://www.sotagallery.co.uk/">http://www.sotagallery.co.uk</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552237507162302897noreply@blogger.com0