Framing is a major component of any art acquisition process, and for us advisors, it is often just as creatively stimulating as sourcing the artwork. When advising clients on purchasing works on paper, photography, fine art prints, or certain paintings on canvas, we always stress the importance of paying equal attention and consideration to the frame. From a conservation standpoint, a high quality frame will ensure the artwork is well protected and safely housed to stand the test of time. From an aesthetic perspective, the frame is the final component to finish off an artwork and can have a huge impact on its overall appearance.

Navigating the intricacies of the art world can be a daunting challenge. Especially when trying to find pieces that align with personal taste, spatial needs, and budget constraints. This was the scenario faced by a client whose experience with Powell Fine Art Advisory showcases the transformative power of expert guidance in art acquisition.

We are excited to share this interview with our senior art advisors Lilah Aubrey and Astrid Burns, where they tell us more about their backgrounds, which artists they dream of collecting, what fuels their passion for the art world, and more. 

Vessels & Stems was an exhibition curated by our team at Jameson & Thompson in Jamaica Plain, Boston that took place in December of 2022. The work featured works inspired by nature, created by a fascinating group of artists, including Jean Bardon, Gráinne Cuffe, Alisson Owen, Avery Schuster, Margaret Sheldon, Brett Day Windham, Vanessa Varjian, and Ashley Zipp. 

If you're an artist or medical or scientific illustrator who wants to share your work with a broader community, we want to hear from you!

Open Scholar is building an image library for their world class clients, composed of 25,000+ researchers, scientists and faculty at labs, institutions and prominent universities around the United States.

Join a community of artists and designers whose imagery brings to life a network of powerful, connected research websites.

Welcome to 2018. As resolutions are top of mind this time of year, I've started to compile mine, both personally and professionally. A few I'm setting for myself include reading Walter Isaacson's Da Vinci biography, framing a favorite painting, writing an article a quarter on Medium and continuing to grow my business. Some of the best moments of 2017 have been seeing the joy and excitement when my clients hang and live with wonderful works of art. It is a privilege to be part of that process and I can't wait for what this year ahead holds.