Monday, April 25, 2011

Charles Freitag at Pictures 4 Everyone

Charles Freitag is the Norman Rockwell of American farm life. This is his tribute to FFA and Farmall. http://www.pics4everyone.com/alivinglegacy.html

Custom Framing in Commerce at Don Byram Art

DBA'er Susan Bruce had this done for a gift. It turned out wonderful! What could be better than preserving both her handiwork and memories for the future?

Jesus Saves Don Byram Art

In honor of Easter....this a photo of one of our local landmarks between Athens and Commerce. It is the neon "Jesus Saves" sign of the Baptist Tabernacle on 441. BTW, I also noticed a lot of stores mentioned they are closed tomorrow. We are closed also. Of course, we are always closed on Sunday, but I thought, since everyone else is m...entioning it, I should also. Just in case you might be in need of some emergency framing....you might have to go to Hobby Lobby. Oh wait, they are always closed on Sundays also....hmm...hopefully you will be OK til Monday. Good luck with that :) Happy Easter.See More

Southworks artist Betsey Barth

Congrats to DBA'er Betsey Barth for getting her Giclee canvas print of Yonah Mountain into OCAF's Southworks this year! If you haven't been yet, this year's show is a very balanced and good one!

Custom Framing at Frontier Gifts in Athens, GA.

Live, work, play in downtown Athens? Nuf said.

Crewel World at Don Byram Art

DBA'er Joan Burneson (left) from Jefferson shows off her crewel needlework she did 30 years ago and wanted to freshen up their appearance. Janice (on the right) restretched and reframed them using her original frames.

the Great Cecile's Mothers Day ornaments at Don Byram Art

Personalized Mother's Day ornaments. $21. Handblown hot glass and engraved with your Mother's name (or whatever else you need) by the Great Cecile. Drop us a note or come by the store for details.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Tractor Art at Pictures 4 Everyone

Love old farm tractors. They tell the story of America from a farmer's point of view. I traveled the back roads for a year or so and got to know some of the stories. I especially like tractor grills. The front end of a tractor will tell you more about the farmer than his wife! Here are some of the tractor pictures I took. http://pics4everyone.com/donbytrart.html

Talkin' Framing and Canvas Printing at "Picture This" meeting in Athens

Don Byram Art Had a wonderful opportunity last night to visit with
Chuck Murphy and his "Picture This" group of photographers in Athens.
Talked about photography, framing, canvas printing, Monarch Butterflies,
and listened to Spring Peepers!!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

John Weber's Boca Grande Lighthouse on Pictures 4 Everyone

Florida's Boca Grande Lighthouse was built in 1902. John Weber built this memorable piece of art in 2011!! Barnwood from NC, driftwood from Florida, photo from the 70's. http://pics4everyone.com/driftwood3.html

Monday, April 18, 2011

Juan Alonso at Quinlain Visual Arts Center

Juan Alonso is a talented photographer/artist and a well loved DBA'er. His current solo show is "I Refuse" at Quinlain Visual Arts Center in Gainesville, GA. Congrats to Juan! Good stuff, buddy!! More info at http://www.quinlanartscenter.org/

Frontier Gifts in Athens, GA does Custom Framing - Don Byram Art

Guess What? Frontier now offers Custom FRAMING!! Check with us in-store for details.

Currant Joy - Don Byram Art

Currant Joy....30x30 Giclee Gallery Wrapped Canvas Print....$199

Hand Blown Hot Glass - The Great Cecile

Hand blown hot glass. Ce'ciles! by the Great Cecile....5-7 inches long. $25. http://www.pics4everyone.com/soblce.html

Kim Slater gets framed - Don Byram Art Custom Framing

Kim Slater picked up her newly framed family portrait at our Commerce store earlier today.....fabulous photo and fabulous choices in frames and mats for a fabulous family. Fabulous....I say!!

Myrna goes on Vacation! - Don Byram Art Custom Framing

DBA'er Myrna took a vacation to Hawaii. This is how she chose to remember it.....she says it takes her back every time she looks at it!

Friday, April 15, 2011

New(s!) Locations

Since we have seen you last.....

Janice, VC and I have been very busy!! Not only have we partnered with Visions and Vino for art classes and parties, we also have traveled around our part of Georgia to find partners and new friends to share custom framing and custom canvas printing with. After dozens of stops, miles and miles of driving, lots of face time (not to be confused with facebook time!!) we discovered some wonderful people who love beautiful things, quality, and memories as much as we do! We are extremely pleased and proud to have partnered with the folks and stores listed below to bring the highest quality custom framing and custom giclee canvas printing in this part of the state to Braselton, Tocca, Washington, Watkinsville, and downtown Athens.

Click on the pictures to go to their website and remember, all of us have Facebook pages!! If you have friends or family that live in any of these areas, please forward this newsletter over to them.
Chappelle Gallery - Wakinsville

Chappelle Gallery

Chappelle Gallery is in downtown Watkinsville.....and all over the nation! Kathy and Jerry Chappelle have been producing their Happy Valley Pottery for 40 years and not only is it available at their gallery, it has been in a gazillion galleries across the nation. Their national reputation also covers their choices of artists and craftsmen they represent at Chappelle Gallery. Myra (pictured), not only is happy to show you one of a kind gifts, but also is happy to show you how to frame your one of a kind photo or art! Click on the picture to go to their website.
Sharon's Home Decor/Second Time Around

Second Time Around Consignment

Second Time Around Consignment is a wonderful high end consignment store located 2 miles north of I-85 on Hwy. 211 at exit 126 (Chateau Elan exit) in Braselton. Michelle (pictured) and her staff handle the very busy furniture and home decor consignment side of the business while Sharon handles the interior design part of the business with Sharon's Home Decor. Their address is 2625 Old Winder Hwy (Hwy211), Braselton. Click on the picture to go their website.
Cost Cutter Outlet

Cost Cutter Outlet

On the Square in Washington.

Cost Cutter Outlet specializes in buying name brand home decor close outs and overstocks. It's a blast to shop because it's rarely the same thing twice. Items range from bedding to kitchen ware to furniture to seasonal items. All of it hand picked by owner Cynthia (pictured) and all it priced to move from her door to yours! Find Cost Cutter Outlet on Facebook.
Dreamgiver's Gallery, Tocca

Dreamgiver's Gallery

Downtown Tocca is the home on Dianne's (pictured) Dreamgiver's Art Gallery. The gallery specializes in "Made in Georgia" art and represents over 60 artists, mostly local Georgia folks. Art prices start as low as $8 and there is something of outstanding quality for everyone on a gift giving list or for that unique home or office decor piece. Click on the picture to go to her website.
Frontier Gifts

Frontier Gifts

Smack in the middle of downtown Athens at 193 E. Clayton St, Frontier Gifts has been around for 20 years and is joyfully in the business of "Gifts for the Soul and Shelter". Frontier focuses on local, Fair Trade, and eco-friendly merchandise. Ask Owner Devin (pictured) about our frame line that is created from sustainable forests. Click on the picture to go to her website.
Don Byram Art
That's us! And as always.....thanks for playing nicely!!

Coming soon....
Many of you know artist Alex Chambers and his earthy folk art watercolor prints, especially his churches. We will soon be carrying all of his work on our website as soon as our webmaster can get his act together and make it happen (that would be me, btw!). We'll let you know!

DonByramArt
249 Pottery Factory Dr.
Commerce
706.336.8080
www.pics4everyone.com
don@donbyramart.com

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Cost Cutter Outlet in Washington, GA does custom picture framing!

Cynthia Walker and Cost Cutter Outlet on the Square in Washington, GA is the newest location for custom picture framing and custom giclee canvas printing by Don Byram Art!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Frontier Gifts in Athens, GA does custom framing!

Live, work, play in downtown Athens? We are pleased to partner with Devin and Frontier Gifts to offer the finest in custom framing and continue Frontier's tradition of "Gifts for Soul and Shelter"!

Monday, April 11, 2011

This World Bends to Fit Me - 5 Charly Byram - Don Byram Art

"This World Bends to Fit Me - 5" 30x40 Giclee Canvas Print. Part of Charly's stair series that focus on form. Where most of her studies are sensuous or mysterious, this one is bold, blunt and Escher like. http://www.pics4everyone.com/thwobetofitm.html

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Custom Picture Framing in Athens, Ga. - Frontier Gifts, Athens

Don Byram Art Custom Framing is now partners with Frontier Gifts in downtown Athens, GA. for Custom Picture Framing.

Custom Picture Framing in Washington, Ga. - Cost Cutter Outlet

Don Byram Art Custom Framing is now partners with Cost Cutters Outlet in Washington, Ga for Custom Framing.

Illusions - Don Byram Art

Illusions. Photo was taken at the Georgia Botanical Gardens. A very fun, almost 3D effect. People often touch the print to see if it has ridges. 40x40 Giclee canvas print. http://pics4everyone.com/illusions1.html

Friday, April 8, 2011

Don Byram Art - Enchantment

Personal favorite called Enchantment. Photo was taken while we lived in Massachusetts. If you have ever spent any time in NE, you know there are those certain fall days where the light is magical. This moment was one of them. Framed, 25x31". http://pics4everyone.com/enchanment.html

Dreamgiver's Gallery Toccoa - Don Byram Art

"Visions I See" is the name of the artwork. Dianne Lawson is the name of the woman. Dreamgiver's Gallery in Toccoa is the name of the Art Gallery Dianne owns on Doyle St. Don Byram Art Custom Framing is now available through Dreamgiver's. If you live in the Toccoa area and need framing, check her out. If you live anywhere in this part of the country and want a fun day trip with a quality gallery as a destination, double check her out! $285 is the price of the framed artwork.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Custom Picture Framing in Braselton, GA. - 2nd Time Around

This is Michelle (everyone say Hi, Michelle!!). She is the manager of 2nd Time Around Consignment Shop/Sharon's Home Decor in Braselton and the latest location of DonByramArt Custom Framing. Sharon's Home Decor and 2nd Time Around are located 2 miles north of I-85(Exit 126 Chateau Elan) on Hwy. 211. We are not only here and our Commerce Crossing location, but also in Chappelle Gallery in Watkinsville and Dreamgiver's Gallery in Tocca. Next week?? How about Frontier Gifts in downtown Athens and Cost Cutter Outlet on the Square in Washington??!!

Swan Dive at Don Byram Art

What are friends for? DBA'er Barbara Fox (pictured) is buddies with a swan (pictured and honorary DBA'er!) that lives on a pond next to her house. When the last snow came, artist Jeanie Collins (and DBA'er) took a photo of the swan in the snow covered pond and painted a watercolor for her friend and neighbor. That, fb friends......are what friends are for!! The Swan? The Swan is still receiving royalties via Swan Snacks :)

Anne Yarbrough Phototgraphy - Don Byram Art

Smilin' Anne Yarbrough of Anne Yarbrough Photography took this promo picture for the new Silver Lining Cupcake Co. on Baxter St. in Athens. We printed it up as a Giclee gallery wrapped Canvas print...then got it out of our store as fast as we could....it was driving us crazy hungry!!!!

Custom Picture framing in Toccoa and Watkinsville, GA.

"Like us"....DonByramArt Custom Framing now at Chappelle Gallery in Watkinsville, Dreamgiver's Gallery in Toccoa, and coming soon to Frontier Gifts in downtown Athens and Cost Cutters on the Washington Square!!! Janice and VC have a combined 45 years of framing experience. I have...well, I have a bowling trophy...but try us out at one of these locations next time you need custom picture framing!! I promise Janice or VC will do the actual work :)

Charly Byram - This World Bends to Fit Me - 4

"This World Bends to Fit Me-4" Another one of Charly's recent photographic studies in form. These sensuous stairs are in Lyon, France. This 40x30 Giclee canvas print can be seen at The Bottleworks on Prince Ave in Athens. http://pics4everyone.com/thwobetofitm1.html

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Dunes by John Weber


"Dunes" by John Weber. 20x11. The photo is from Fort Clinch State Park in Florida. The mounting board is from NC. The barnacles on the accent piece....are from....where ever barnacles come from....not sure on that one. http://www.pics4everyone.com/dunes.html

Friday, April 1, 2011

Custom Framing in Toccoa, Georgia

Don Byram Art Custom Framing is now partners with Dreamgiver's Gallery in Toccoa, Georgia for custom framing.

Custom Framing in Watkinsville, Georgia

Don Byram Art Custom Framing is partners with Chappelle Gallery in Watkinsville, Georgia.