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I am an exhibiting landscape photographer.For the last two decades, Periwinkle has been my exclusive framer. Here what Periwinkle offers:\r
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1. Extensive experience in framing\r
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Lionel Emde, the middle-aged owner of Periwinkle has been in the framing business since he was a teenager. He has decades of experience. He has dealt with all manner of items to be framed--not only paintings and photographs, but fabrics, tapestries, and objects d'art. He has worked with museum curators on rare and expensive pieces (tens of thousands of dollars per item). For me, Periwinkle has done a bunch of double matting, reverse bevels, wood frames, special glass...even plexiglass (for a Balinese shadow puppet I bought in Lahaina, Maui). Nothing stumps Lionel. People come to Periwinkle from all around the Bay Area because of his expertise.\r
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2. An artist's eye\r
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Custom framing is like custom tailoring--it's specific, not off-the-shelf. Lionel works with the client (or client team) to come up with a unique and appropriate size, shape, and color of frame for the work. (And not just the frame, the matte[s], the glass...) Since I don't do the boring black museum framing, I want a frame that complements the photo. Lionel is an absolute master at choosing the best frame and matte combo for the purpose. (I do try to ""help""--and he's always ready to listen; all those years in retail make him a very patient man.) I can't cound how many times over the years people have told me, ""Why that frame is just PERFECT for that photo.""\r
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3. Complete dependability\r
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Whether it's a no-deadline job, something with a deadline (as, say, for an exhibition), or a rush, Periwinkle will come through. The work will be done on-time--and done right.\r
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I recommend Periwinkle without reservation.\r
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A word on the cost...Since I haven't worked with another framer in decades, I can't comment on comparative prices. But I'm very happy with what I've been charged. And, oh, that quality!
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