Valerie Becker appointed to International Framing Competition Board
Valerie Becker Appointed to International Framing Competition Board
Valerie Becker of Red Wing Framing & Fine Art Printing was appointed to the International Framing Competition Board by the Board of Directors of the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) at the annual PPFA Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, in January 2017. This prestigious three-year appointment places Valerie at the helm of all framing competitions, overseeing the approval and accreditation of judges, and ensuring the continuous review and updating of framing design standards and judging criteria.
Valerie remarked, "I am excited to be working with creative framing experts from all over the world. This is a professional honor for me, and I will be a better framer from this experience."
Valerie Becker is a Master Certified Picture Framer, as designated by the PPFA. She owns and operates Red Wing Framing & Fine Art Printing and Rochester Framing & Fine Art Printing.
The Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) has been the industry trade association for professional custom picture framers, art galleries, museums, and framing manufacturers for 35 years. With over 3,500 members, PPFA plays a crucial role in maintaining industry standards, providing education, and promoting the art of framing.
The Fabulous Fillet
In the world of framing, a fillet (pronounced "fill-it") is a tiny frame with a reverse lip that fits inside a traditional frame or beneath a mat. Fillets add extra flair or dramatic enhancement to a frame, providing an additional level of showcasing for a piece of art.
For instance, the ornate fillet around the pastel Madonna adds a touch of elegance to the rustic-style frame. Our first-place chapter winner featured a blue frame fillet that perfectly matched the bold blue in the needlepoint. Finally, the beautiful Belle is displayed with a bold mat edged in a delicate fillet, giving her design just the right amount of sass to match her personality, according to her owner.
Fillets exponentially grow the creative possibilities of framing design, and as we always say, the more creative options the more fun to be had!
Those Who Were Born Of The Waters
Honoring the Prairie Island Indian Community
We are honored to serve the Prairie Island Indian Community, located approximately 15 miles northwest of our Red Wing shop. We have been privileged to preserve several pieces of historical significance to the tribe.
The community proudly operates Treasure Island Resort and Casino, the largest employer in Goodhue County. This large gallery wrap will welcome hotel visitors. The inscription reads:
"The people of Prairie Island are descendants of the Mdewakanton Band of Eastern Dakota, also known as the Mississippi or Minnesota Sioux, who were parties to the treaties with the United States from 1805 to 1863."
Epic Icicle
The next few weeks' weather forecast looks to be a lot of thaw and freeze. This epic icicle from last season measured probably close to 6 feet. We are excited to see what this upcoming round of weather will bring. Stay tuned.
Happy new year!
Autumn's Latest Window Display: A New Shop Favorite
Autumn, our talented window artist, has created a stunning new display that's quickly becoming a favorite at our shop.
Happy 2017! We always feel a sense of relief when the holiday season wraps up. In our line of work, we don't get to enjoy the holidays much because we are so busy. But, being busy is truly a blessing. Here's to a busy and blessed 2017 for all of us!
Time lapse or worm hole?
This is a 'not quite' photo. Ideally I would have captured a nice blurred taillight of a few inches. But whatever. Nobody is perfect and either is this photograph.