Lane Custom Framing Limited

This is THE place in Chicago for serious collectors and anybody who really cares about the aesthetic effect of the framing on visual images. I have had fine art and photography framed there as well as simple, inexpensive works on paper and family photos. Mary Lane has an amazing, intuitive eye for what will work and will spend as much time as you need to make your selection. This is an artisan who takes pride in her work. Pros: Expert in preservation and framing more

I procrastinated & had a week to frame a black & white signed photograph as a wedding shower gift. I spoke with Mary over the phone explained my time frame & general ideas. She was so pleasant & helpful over the phone. She was even willing to wait for me to arrive if I was running late. This compelled me to make it there on time. Other places I went to were sub-par in person. Mary already had an idea in mind once I arrived. She entertained my other suggestions, but in the end I went with her expert eye. Its evident she loves her craft & that expedited the whole process. It was a great experience & I will definitely return to get other artwork framed. I'm anxious to see the final product & confident in her work based on what was in her studio. more