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I found this letter in my grandmother's basement. It is addressed to my grandfather from my uncle in Vietnam. The letter is about my father, Freddie, and how my uncle would do anything to keep him out of the war.
--Kelly Foster--
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I am ten, and this poster is from the first concert I went to.
My parents paid for it to get framed. I am doing chores to pay off my debt.
--Brock Hurst--
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I used oil pastels to make this art at my school Loredo Taft.
--Devin Mendelson--
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This is a watercolor of a Japanese bridge. I made it at the Latin School of Chicago.
--Michael Mendelson--
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Julias picture was chosen to be in the Art Show for Porter County for grades K-8.
What an incredible job Framing Concepts always does with our framing. The eye for detail and originality is incredible, we are always pleased. Above and beyond!
--Chris Turner & Daughter Julia--
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"As big fans of the Dave Matthews band & the Chicago Cubs, seeing the band's last show of the summer at Wrigley Field was a hightlight of the summer for us. We wanted to preserve our memories of the night forever."
"Pat challenged us to consider ideas we never would have considered, but the finished piece is perfect & the craftsmanship is flawless."
-Eric and Julie Johnson- |
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"While my husband and I were vacationing in Beulah, Michigan, we discovered the art work of Trish Romance. We both fell in love with her art. Every Christmas my husband surprises me with one of her limited edition pieces. What a wonderful gift!"
"FCG has a unique style in framing, making your art a keepsake forever."
--Joan Snow--
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"Our Flag Football team went to the Nationals in Orlando and won! My Dad was there with me. Growing up in Florida and to have him there 12 years later to see us win while he is fighting lung cancer meant more than anything to me."
"FCG exceeded my expectations!"
--Joshua Waytovich--
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"We went to Rome for the 1st time to celebrate my 40th birthday and found these pieces done by a local husband and wife. The giclée is of the Ruins of the Vestal Virgins temple. The painting of the poppies are the fields of Tuscany. Wonderful reminders of a great way to celebrate a milestone birthday."
"FCG always takes the time to find the best way to highlight your art whether it's pictures, paintings or anything in between. All the projects they have completed for me have turned out wonderfully!"
--Kirsten Keseley--
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"This charcoal drawing was done by my sister-in-law, Sally. She offered me the choice of several pieces - I picked this one, which she says had leaped off the wall for no apparent reason several days before. It was meant to be mine!"
"FCG has friendly helpful staff. The results are always wonderful!"
--Judy Tennant-Brown--
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"I call myself a Beatles junkie. I bought 'Meet the Beatles' at Ben Franklin in Chesterton when I was 6 years old. I collect all types of memorabilia."
"FCG is fabulous and their taste is impeccable! Well done!"
-Amy Miller Hill- |
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"After 8 long weeks of Naval Recruit Training, we were excited to see our son Jacob graduate. We just had to have this moment preserved forever. "
"We knew FCG was the only place to bring this picture because from past experiences we knew they use the best materials to preserve this picture for our son's grandchildren!"
-Bill and Tracie Hugunin- |
"This watercolor was given to my parents as a wedding gift in 1943. My grandfather was a friend of artist Emil Armin, who worked in Chicago and Chesterton. The subject is the Little Calumet River which ran through their property. After 67 years, I had it reframed, and to my surprise, found my parents name on the old matting."
"I am entirely pleased with the beautiful work done here."
-Ruth Groves- |
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A Day With Jerry
"A friend and former IU football player (1965-1969) was recently diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). A gathering was held to celebrate his friendship to many people. A replica of his game jersey, autographed by everyone in attendance, was presented to him as a small token of our friendship. "
"FCG did a great job, very accommodating."
-Paul Sur- |
"When my son-in-law was younger, he sent a drawing of a 'galactic' character to Ralph McQuarrie, who was an illustrator for Lucas films, working on Star Wars at the time. Mr. McQuarrie wrote him a very nice encouraging letter. Recently, while my daughter & I were cleaning up the attic, we came across it, and I said 'I know just the place to get it framed!' It was exactly what I wanted, but didn't know it."
-Barb Mort- |
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"I bought this cool little lithograph from an art gallery along the Seine for 5 Euros when I was in Paris. It reminded me of something so French. I thought I would just get a small frame and hang it in my bathroom. However, with the help of Pats very creative eye, I ended up with a fabulous piece of art. Now I have to find a new place for it, where I can show it off!"
-Nancy Spencer- |
"I am a long time hockey fan. First game was a Hawks game in the mid 70's at the old stadium. I found an old 1960's wool sweater while in Canada visiting the Hockey Hall of Fame a couple of years ago. Over the past 6 months, I have managed to meet Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita and Tony Espisito, and got them to sign the sweater. We all remembered them playing with this 'old school' sweater and shared some laughs. A great moment shared by all."
Two of the Biggest Hockey Fans:
-Tim Brandt and his daughter-
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"My daughter, Taylor, took a black & white photo of our 17 year old beagle for her high school photography class. We lost our beloved family member a month ago. We took the photo & a ceramic paw print to FCG to create a keepsake."
"Pat's artistic flare & skill made an incredible keepsake. The piece puts a smile on my face each time I look at it. Pat was also understanding with my tears during the process."
-Laurie Chamberlain-
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"Our son is autistic. He has been swimming since the age of 8, which began as therapy. Through the years, he has swam for the Valparaiso Special Olympics, the Duneland Swim Cluband, and his high school swim team. He continues today to swim with Lady Fit Swim Club Masters program. His first competition was at the 2009 National Long Course event in Indianapolis. He participated in several individual and relay events against other master swimmers and much to our amazement, won these medals. This project created a wonderful memory for us to display and share with others."
"FCG's staff is very helpful and friendly. I have had several pictures and memories framed and their design expertise & quality workmanship always exceeds my expectations."
-Kristin Brogan-
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"Artist Josh McGarvey captures his first Thanksgiving with his girlfriend's family in this extremely telling rendition of the women who are running the show."
"FCG is very helpful in choosing the most complimentary matting and frame."
-Mary Ann Dehlinger, Nancy Robinson, and Donna Skwiat-
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"This was a snapshot taken of my beautiful great nieces & nephew from Seattle. Older sisters kissing their brother."
"Framing Concepts was very helpful and suggested the perfect frame and matting. I would highly recommend them."
-Judith Connell-
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"My husband and I found this at the Ann Arbor Art Fair. It's so much more impressive now that it has framing to bring out the colors."
"Pat at Framing Concepts always has great ideas for every project that we bring in!"
-Diane Swanson-
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This is a puzzle of one of Thomas Kinkade's paintings given to Renee by her mother.
-Renee Messler- |
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"My daughter Liz got her brothers to agree to get a family portrait done to give to their Mom & Dad for Christmas. Our little Australian Shepard wanted to be a part of the sitting as well. The result is a beautiful keepsake."
"Framing Concepts has excellent advice and execution. I wouldn't go anywhere else."
-Mary Fox- |
"We have a triptych and a single piece painted by this same artist, Carol Jablonski. We love her work and looked for more paintings on the internet. We were delighted to find this one, as the artist died in 1992, and there will be no more work by her. We're so glad we have her art in our home."
"Thanks to Pat for suggesting the mat & frame design."
-The Crowleys- |
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"This is a newspaper article written about my first year as Chesterton's Town Manager."
"Framing Concepts has museum quality framing & a care to attention."
-Bernie Doyle- |
"Our granddaughter painted this beautiful scene featuring the arbor that she wants to have when she has her own home. It was our Christmas gift. I love it!"
-Ruth Hennage- |
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"My uncle bought this Parisian Street Scene for my mother, because he thought the woman in the art reminded him of her. Over the years it got damaged, and now that it is mine, I wanted to reframe it."
-Jennifer Lowry- |
Ms. Brissette wanted to enlarge the look of her laundry room and enliven it with a custom mirror from Framing Concepts. She used a beachy frame to match her laundry room style.
-Collette Brissette- |
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"This is a picture of the house Rita was born in and her daughter lives in now. The person whose grandfather built the house took the picture from his scrapbook and gave it to Rita, which she was so appreciative."
"Great work!"
-Wade & Rita Newman-
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"My husband Craig and I got married in September 2008. We finally picked out a wedding picture to frame and took it to Framing Concepts."
"Our project looked beautiful. Having never custom framed before, we didnt know our options, but they really helped us out and showed us many beautiful designs."
-Marissa & Craig Dereka-
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"I had this print framed to represent my retirement from Nipsco after 42 years. This print is from the 75th anniversary of the Michigan City Generating Station and the station is where I spent the last 25 years. I have a son who also works for Nipsco and my intent is for this piece to be passed down to him."
"The print turned out better than I could have imagined and that is due to the great staff at Framing Concepts! They do beautiful work!"
-Dwight & Sherri Adams-
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"Twenty seven years of service in the USAF and USAF Reserve, all encapsulated in an extra-ordinary shadowbox created by the great folks at Framing Concepts. They will exceed your expectations!"
-Charles and Darlene Myers-
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"This was a project that my son did at High School. He has always liked art that involves great detail. He picked this picture out of his others to give to me and I'm glad he did."
"Framing Concepts does wonderful work. From home photos to great works of art, I would trust them with all of my artwork."
-Melissa Schick- |
"These are old special pictures one of a kind. Finally framed so that they can tell their stories out loud!"
"Great design, great customer service and very reasonable prices for simply elegant work."
-Katie Lindberg- |
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"This painting was found in the coach house of an estate in Kenilworth, IL. It was buried behind boxes and junk. I pulled it out and paid $8.00 for it."
"FCG does great work & offers great advice."
-Holly Futrell-
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"This apron which belonged to John Lennon, and was donated by Yoko Ono, was purchased at an auction by my brother in law, Dennis Terclak, in 1983. Dennis was a well-known chef in Chicago, so John Lennons baking apron was of particular interest to him. Dennis passed away in 1999; his children gave the apron to me in his memory."
-Randall Pavlock-
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"These sand dollars were gathered on Marco Island in Florida. It's such a treat to find so many at one time."
"This frame is perfect for this project because it looks like the water has washed it up also."
-Larry and Marion Kovacik- |
"We had a family get-together in August of 2007. Who knows when we can all be together again!"
"FCG is great with suggestions and ideas."
-Sharon Snyder- |
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"I had this art print sent from England. I needed a top notch framing gallery to handle this piece. I found Framing Concepts. Just look at the quality. Nuff Said!"
-Chris Stark- |
"This is a beautiful memory of my daughter's wedding day."
"FCG took my abstract idea and brought it to life."
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"It all started with a bracelet given to me, as a toddler, by my mother's younger brother. The bracelet is inscribed with my name, his name, and 'China, Burma, India' - the countries he was stationed in during WWII. He was killed in 1944 at the age of 28. That inspired 'the project' of going through old photos discovered in a box when my mother moved to a retirement community. One thing led to another, and the rest is history."
"Friends and relatives who have seen the finished projects have all been impressed and delighted, particularly my mother who is now 98. The framing styles are very apprioriate to as well as enhance the age of the photos."
-Adrienne Century- |
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"We are new to the area and really thought the South Shore posters represented Northwest Indiana very well. We go to Pierogifest each year to get a new poster snd have it signed and framed."
"FCG does gorgeous work and is very helpful with selecting frames and mats."
-Julie Hardesty-
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"This is a portrait of Vincent and Samuel's Poppa and Grandma. We framed this photo to make a lasting heirloom."
-The Yetskos-
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"In the 1980's Chokin Art was quite popular. I really liked the art but neve purchased. Once the internet auction sites were up and running it became quite easy to find Chokin art again. I only collect wall art and reframing brings them into the modern age."
"FCG has always done such beautiful work in the past with my counted cross stitch pictures."
-Janet Arnold- |
"My friends Melissa and Matt are getting married this summer. They are two of the most athletic, fun, cool people you'll ever meet. They'll love the fantastic present Framing Concepts helped me create."
"I've worked with Framing Concpets for many years and wouldn't trust anyone else to frame a wedding gift for me."
-Christine Acton- |
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"I bought my painting at the European Market in Chesterton. I love what Framing Concepts did. I can't wait to go home and hang my new painting!"
-Jill Keats- |
"Framing Concepts has excellent service and knowledgeable staff that offered good suggestions and ideas."
-Mary McDonald- |
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"I framed pictures of my mother-in-law from the 1920's or 30's, found after the recent death of my father-in-law. We had never known of the existence of these photos, some of which were in their official wrappers."
"The folks at Framing Concepts have very good taste and do not force their ideas on the customer. They'll work with you for the best outcome."
-Philip McGuire-
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"We saw this painting while walking alongside a canal in Venice and were immediately drawn to it. It will always remind of of our great vacation in Italy as well as be a beautiful addition to our home."
"Framing Concepts adds that one piece of knowledge you may not have thought of in choosing just the right frame for your piece."
-Margaret Lisle-
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"We met the artist, Geneve, in Avignon, France. She was the perfect spokesperson for her city. We chatted with her for an hour while we looked at her art."
"Pat has a great eye for making your art look the best!"
-Michael and Steve- |
"This is a letter from Paul Blackburn with a piece of his own work sent from Costa del Sol, Malaga, Spain. It was while he was on Fulbright working on his Troubadour Translations: 1956."
"FCG takes full consideration of the project and it's relation and meaning to the individual."
-Jim Gross- |
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This photograph was taken by a photographer that freelances for National Geographic magazine. He sent it to Angie's sister when she was battling cancer, to remind her to 'let her cares go'. After Angie's sister passed, Angie had it framed as a reminder of her sister.
-Angie Smilgius-
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"A dear friend gave me this print to remind me to be still and know that God is present."
"Pat understood what the essence of the print was and the idea I was looking for - and the result you see flowed from that."
-Sandy Carlson-
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This is just one of the many watercolors Linda has collected from local art fairs.
"I would recommend this gallery! Pat was wonderful to work with. Very professional service with friendliness and genuine concern and care for my artwork. I never felt rushed with design. She had great ideas for matting, framing, and artwork."
-Linda Emanuelson- |
"This project captured the trip of a lifetime. Great deisgn and execution!"
-Rubin Kuznitsky- |
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"I purchased unframed artwork at the 2007 Chesterton Art Fair and brought it to Framing Concepts to discuss matting, frames, and glass. The finished product created a piece that I am proud to display in my office."
"The staff thinks outside of the box. They listen to the client's ideas and are willing to offer suggestions and recommendations that compliment the final outcome of the project."
-Ruth Kerns-
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"This collection of photos by Mickey Kiewitz is a personal favorite. The work will be proudly hung in our Madison, Wisconsin home. The photos represent Mickey's work over the last 30 years in northern Ireland, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Guatemala, Beuit, and Nigeria. Those are photos of the real people living in times of conflicrt. They tell a story of the conflicts in very human terms. The artist's work is an important perspective on the conflicts of our time."
"FCG has been framing art for us for the past ten years. We have never been disappointed in your work."
-Tom Anderson-
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"This was done in memory of my granddaughter who passed away at a year and half old."
"Framing Concepts does absolutely fabulous work."
-Carolyn Wickberg- |
"I bought this on a ship on the Yangtze River in China. The stitches are so fine it's hard to believe it's embroidery, but I watched the woman do it."
-Pat Lane- |
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Charla framed a picture of her husband's grandfather.
"Framing Concepts did a fabulous job, so unique! They brought my project to life!"
-Charla Norgaard-
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"The painting is by a local artist. My husband just loves it."
"Framing Concepts has always been very helpful, no matter the project."
-Connie Richter-
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"My husband traveled to Domincia twice for business and had this map of the island and flag framed."
"We come to FCG because they are able to suggest ideas for framing that really stand out in the final product. We've been coming here about three years."
-Janice Reineke- |
"I saw the same print at Framing Concepts waiting to be picked up by another customer. It was such a fun piece of art I had to have a copy for myself."
"It took over an hour to pick the frame, because there were so many choices! I never felt rushed."
-Lara Trinkler- |
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"This piece was bought at the Rokvon-Ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. Andrew was on a two-week trip with his school to experience true Japanese culture. Andrew is a senior at Chesterton High School and in his 4th year of Japanese studies."
"Framing Concepts Gallery is extremely talented at composing a beautiful work of art out of a personal keepsake."
-Nancy Bailey-
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"My mother gave me this silk woven piece; it came from her home town in France. Silk weaving is a lost art that originated in Lyon, France. This type of art, which is approximately 60+ years old, is no longer produced."
"Framing Concepts provides excellent framing service - from ideas to construction."
-Nicole Pyle-
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"This Edward Gorey print was signed by the artist in pen or marker that is fading. The print itself is a large photo print. The restorer stabilized and cleaned up the print and Framing Concepts has framed it with all the conservation properties in mind."
"I love working with Pat on my framing projects. Nine times out of ten her ideas are better than mine. But arriving at the final framing concept is always a satisfying experience."
-Jerry Boyd- |
"While wandering around a less-traveled neighborhood in Shanghai this summer, I happened upon a small alley housing several single-artist studios. Although the artist and I shared not a single word of common language, his exciting, colorful oil of a Beijing opera performer spoke to me. We 'negotiated' price by calculator, and he motioned for me to point to a map...so he would know where in the world his painting would speak to others."
"I chose Framing Concepts because their excitement about my projects is never-failing; I can always count on the tireless creativity of the designers to give my artwork unique treatment, and to deliver a piece that gives the artwork maximum visual power."
-Cheryl Meier- |
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-Brenda Coffield-
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"The customer service at FCG is great, personable, and friendly. Prices are reasonable and comparatively good. We will have framing done here again in the future."
-Frank Caucci-
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-Debbie Stoit- |
"We framed one as a gift and on for ourselves. Thank you Framing Concepts!"
-David and Lynn Hampton-
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