Topic: Framing Your Art

Description: I will give a brief history of my experience.
I will show examples and describe ways to frame many types of textiles. Each can come with it’s own restrictions and choices to be made. I will bring types of substrate and frame samples, as well as glass and matting options. I am happy to answer any questions that arise.

Speaker: Robin Lerios

I began framing for a small photo lab in SC in 1989. After a hiatus in motherhood I began my career as a framer in 1999 at York Gallery. I have worked here ever since. I bought the business in 2012. I have also been a professional photographer.

Taught color theory and design early by my mother who was a dress designer here in Santa Cruz gave me a “leg up” on learning the skills needed for helping others frame art. I began matting my photos for the county fair with York Gallery and the then manager offered me a job after seeing my natural talent for choosing colors. I was busy working as a parent of two daughters so I declined. Years later I showed up asking if that was still an offer (my daughters had grown up and needed less from me while in school), turns out that they had put an add in the Sentinel that morning for a designer. I got the job! I have loved it ever since! There is always something new to challenge me, cool art to see, interesting people to interact with, etc. Even framing the same piece twice is fun as each client brings their own spin on the decisions. My job still satisfies and interests me. As far as textiles: I know how to sew, used to do counted cross stitch and embroidery, and appreciate many forms of textile art.