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Austin’s Premier Source for “Killer” Custom Frames

It is a rarity these days to come across a company or individual who invests as much skill and talent into their work as they do passion and common sense. A metaphorical crossroads of unique perspective with natural sense of design. While most of us struggle to meticulously harvest our passions at any metaphorical intersection, it’s not a rarity when you’re Joe Sigel, founder and owner of Austin’s largest contemporary art gallery and premier source for “killer” custom frames: ART on 5th. Sigel’s gallery displays the unique exhibit of The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss and many local artists, including the Austin cityscapes of Paul Stankiewicz and George Williams. They also pride themselves on their “killer” custom framing, surely a result of their unique design sense and extremely large selection of frames.

ART on 5th’s custom frames are “museum quality,” but, as Sigel himself points out, unless you are going to a hobby shop, most custom frame shops will give you quality work. What differentiates ART on 5th from other frame shops and galleries is their unique approach to each piece, with an eye to uniqueness and enhancing the artwork with the frame. Each design is specifically developed for that particular piece

A common mistake made at many shops and galleries is the choice of colored paper for the mat. Most framers are trained to match the color of the mat to a dominant color in the piece. This mistake is made due to misguided training that ingrains the practice into their design instincts. ART on 5th has experienced its profound success through the use of neutral toned mats and liners to provide a neutral space around the piece, focuses instead on matching the dominate colors of the piece in the actual frame itself and the overall theme of the artwork. Seeing is believing. When customers pick of their finished framing from ART on 5th, it is not uncommon to hear exclamations of shock as to how great their piece now looks.

Like so many other successful artisans, it is the little things that help distinguish ART on 5th’s custom frames from the rest. For example, ART on 5th uses acrylic instead of glass, making the final product more durable, affordable, lighter in weight, and last longer. They also use Kevlar cords instead of wire on the back, due of its strength and durability. This also prevents any accidents that would otherwise be caused by the wire rusting or un-brading. These small steps in custom framing, along with their unique approach to matting and their design sense in selecting the frame itself, combine to produce original framing concepts that greatly enhance the art itself.

Sigel has been balancing his experience, knowledge and passion for eleven years at ART on 5th, located at 1501 W. 5th Street, near downtown Austin. He credits the gallery’s success to their unique exhibits, artistic diversity, design experience, and impeccable eye for killer custom framing. ART on 5th is the largest contemporary art gallery in Austin and has the largest selection of frames in Austin, containing over three thousand frames from 13 different suppliers. Whether you are in the market for contemporary art, custom frames, metaphorical crossroads or creative inspiration, ART on 5th should be your first and only source.

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Art on 5th is recognized as Austin’s premier custom framing experts. With a unique design sense and a selection of over three thousand frames, they deliver quality craftsmanship in one-of-a-kind designs.

Ethan Luke. Art on 5th has the largest selection of premier custom framing in Austin. Framing with a unique design sense and a selection of over three thousand frames, Art on 5th delivers quality craftsmanship in one-of-a-kind designs.

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