About Mark Beach Expertise I can answer any questions about custom picture framing or any one of custom picture framing components, i.e. matting, glass, mounting and wood or metal frames. I can answer questions about proper framing techniques to preserve artwork. I can not answer questions about restoring artwork or the value of artwork.
Experience I have over eleven years experience in custom picture framing and nine years experience managing a frame shop. I have worked in every retail area of custom picture framing.
Education/Credentials I've trained under 3 indiviuals that have more than fifty years of combined expierence. I have attended several PPFA (Profestional Picture Framers Association) certified workshops.
Expert: Mark Beach Date: 12/13/2006 Subject: illumunating of artwork (paintings)
Question Hi, Mark. I've recently bought two expensive oil-painted landscapes painted outside. i need to illuminate them with a light source that is as close to natural light as i can get without deteriorating the painting (as sunlight would do). i also want a frame mounted light as opposed to a ceiling fixture. what do you think is my best bet?
Answer Hi Dennis,
I apologize that it has taken me a couple of days to get back to you. This time of the year is very hectic at the shop. I need to do a little research on picture lights. At my shop we sell a very attractive electric model. I do know you need to stay away from battery operated lights. Let me look up exactly what manufacture and model we carry and look in our catalog to find out what is out there. I will get back to you this weekend and give you some ideas.
