Celebrating 20 Years of Picture Framing Services!

    In the year 2002, the printing and picture framing company known as KeenArt Media came into existence. The company was established as a small family business focusing on retail services such as custom framing and photography. After the business began to grow however, KeenArt Media expanded into services such as print making. The sole operated warehouse is located in Burnaby, British Columbia and ships all across North America, throughout Canada and the United States of America.

About us - Vancouver Fine art print & Giclee On Canvas Prints

    As the framing services offered at KeenArt Media have been around for 20 years now, the company has found a way to perfect the art of a picture frame. Offering nearly every style one could think of, from Modern to Farmhouse to Simple to Elegant. As well as all the varying colours and types of frames. Such as Shadowbox, Canvas Floater, and Classic. Our frame collection has nearly 1000 options of wood and metal mouldings to choose from!

Picture Frames & Custom Online Framing

    A Canvas Floater Frame creates the illusion that the canvas is “floating” inside the frame, hence the name. This is done by allowing the stretched canvas to sit on the inside lip of the frame. This sleek style will allow you to view the entirety of your artwork, with nothing covered by the frame. These frames are perfect for showing off your original artworks or if the edges of your canvas have important details! We offer floater frames in a variety of styles including Stair Step, Tapered, L Shape, Shutter Floaters, and Metal Floaters. Our floater frames come in a variety of colours ranging from neutrals such as black, silver, and white, all the way to vibrant shades of blue, red, gold and more! 

GE461, 2⅜ Deep Canvas Floater (Above)

   

Canvas Floater Frames - Custom-made Canvas floating picture framing Wood & Metal Frames, Frames for Canvas

    A Shadow Box Frame is used to enclose an object in a three dimensional frame to create a unique preserved display. The frames we offer have a depth that ranges from 1 to 2.75 inches in height. Our frames come in a simple flat profile with a variety of colour options to best suit your display. The classic colours are offered in black, silver, gold, and wood shades, that way your frame will never go out of style! 

GA326, ¾ Contemporary Gold (Left)

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    The Classic Picture Frames are all custom made and come in over a 1000 styles! The frames are made with both wood and metal, and can be as small as 4”x4” up to as large as 96”x72”. These classic frames are perfect for art prints or photography. As well, you can order a frame on its own or fitted with a print! Our frames come in many styles in shades of black, silver, gold, natural wood, and colour! With many frame options available in simple flat profiles, to beveled edges, embellished details, or interesting textures, all so you can find the perfect fit for your art and your home! 

GB864, 1¼ Antique Silver W/BEA (Right)

Picture Frames & Custom Online Framing

  We offer Stretcher Bar Frames that come pre assembled or unassembled depending on your preferences. These wooden frames are milled from clear finger jointed Pine and come in a large selection of sizes. Pre assembled Stretcher Bars are used to mount, or stretch, a canvas onto the wooden frame structure. For larger canvases, a thicker frame is recommended as it provides a more stable and durable structure. Unassembled stretcher bar frames come in limited sizes and feature a tongue and groove attaching system. These bars come with rounded back edges to reduce friction as well as give the fabric a tighter draw.

 Stretching Wooden frames for Canvas Gallery Wrap and oil paintings

    Have you ever wondered how exactly to choose your frame? From what colours go best with your artwork to which style suits your home best, the process can seem daunting at first. It can seem a bit overwhelming at first, but once you understand a simple colour theory, it'll be a piece of cake! There are three basic colour theories to choose from; Complimentary, Monochromatic, and Analogous. A complimentary colour scheme is opposite colours; ex. If your artwork consists of cool colours such as blues then a bright orange frame would make all the blue shades pop! A monochromatic colour scheme consists of different shades of the same colour; ex. If your artwork consists of mainly purple colours, then a purple frame would also match. An analogous colour scheme would be all the same tones, warm vs cold colours; ex. If your artwork consists of warm colours then your frame can also be a warm colour and that can consist of any shade from pink to yellow! Another great option is to stick with neutral shades of black, white, silver, or gold, all of which go with virtually any art. These simple frames go especially well with black and white artwork and create a modern and timeless feel. Lastly, a safe choice that will go with all artwork and create a rustic and classic appeal, is a natural wood frame of any tone which will suit all artworks! At the end of the day, styles vary according to the individual and no matter what you will know best what will suit your home and your artwork!

    Aside from the actual frame itself, there are many accessories that can go along (and are recommended) with the picture frame. Items such as matboards, linen liners, and plexiglass can all be included within a picture frame. A matboard sits between the frame and the artwork, and is made up of thick cardboard-like paper. It makes up a border around the artwork inside of the frame to create a look of completeness. The matboard is also used to separate the artwork from the plexiglass and create breathing room. A linen liner is fabric covered moulding placed within the chosen picture frame. A liner is not a completed frame therefore cannot be used on its own, however its usage replaces that of a matboard and does not require any plexiglass. Our linens come in a variety of thicknesses as well as differing shades of whites and blacks, with and without gold accent lips. Plexiglass is a long lasting material used to protect the artwork as well as create a “finished” look. The benefits of our transparent plexiglass is that it is a stronger material and is less likely to be damaged than regular glass. Our plexiglass comes pre-cut, and installed or ready to be installed.

All About Matboards

 

Linen Liner Picture Frames

Pre-cut Plexiglass - Art Supplies, Fine Art Materials & Picture Frames For The Visual Arts

 

    Figuring out the proper size frame for your artwork can be a bit confusing at times, however we’re here to help! There are three main things to consider when measuring a frame; measuring the artwork for a picture frame, measuring a frame for the artwork, and measuring a stretched canvas. As well as whether or not your frame will include a matboard. If measuring artwork for a frame, you will need to measure the exact width and length of the artwork. If the artwork has a border on it that you do not want to include, then you will have to do some trimming and measure the amount of artwork you want to be displayed. If measuring a frame for the artwork, you will measure straight across the back side of the frame, both width and length. If measuring a canvas, you will measure across the edge of the canvas; both width, length and depth.

Custom-made art - HOW TO MEASURE YOUR ARTWORK

    Over the last twenty years, KeenArt Media has been providing exceptional services in regards to their ever evolving picture framing business. From mastering the art of custom made frames to helping all their individual clients pick the perfect frame for their art! KeenArt Media’s wide range of frames; including Shadow Boxes, Canvas Floaters, and Classic Frames, are available in over a thousand different colours and styles! Celebrate twenty years of picture frames with us here at KeenArt Media and become a picture frame lover just like us.

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