Loved my experience at J Rollins! I'm a first time custom frame customer, and I'm glad I committed…read moreto the service with J Rollins. I forget the name of the kind man who helped me but he flooded me with options, had no problem with my waffling when making my decision, and made beautiful recommendations. The selection of frames is extensive and they didn't make me feel overwhelmed. It took about 3 weeks for my puzzle to be completed (which is impressive considering my horrible self glue attempt that was corrected) and I received a phone call when it was ready to collect! My puzzle looks gorgeous, it was wrapped for transport and I got to look over it before leaving! Obviously custom frame work is pricey, but I was willing to spend the money to get it done right, and the final frame is so gorgeous it's worth every penny to me. I would absolutely return for more work in the future!

While I have not yet committed to their quote for a framing project, I was greatly impressed by…read moretheir time and attention, their suggestions, and their obvious expertise. The gentleman who assisted me was knowledgeable, helpful and fun to work with. Truly the kind of customer service and attention to detail that is so lacking in many businesses today. And the beautiful and friendly Poodles were a bonus. They did try to work with me on a budget, which I appreciated, but custom framing is expensive, no matter where one goes. Convenient pay-to-park street parking. I would definitely recommend this shop.

I have a new framing project, and of course about 10 delayed framing projects!…read more I had noticed Luke's adjacent to the Albina Press Cafe, which was in a previous life, the seminal Tidbit Gallery. I know a lot about framing. One of the decisions to me made is mounting, how do you attach the artwork to a backing, the mounting board? Then, of course, what is your choice of the mounting board? For works on paper you want to preserve for more than a generation in a frame, you need all the materials in contact with the artwork to be acid-free. And for future generations, you need the mounting to be reversible. For the most valuable works, mounting is done with acid-free Japanese rice paper hinges adhered with acid-free glue, like methyl cellulose. Usually that goes by the name museum framing or conservation framing. I've done that for some one-of-a-kind altered photos by a now deceased artist. I studied conservation framing by reading a book from the Portland Art Museum Library. https://www.yelp.com/biz/crumpacker-family-library-portland For a mid-level artwork, un-editioned from a YBA, based on my research on framing, I chose KoolTack. It is acid free and relatively reversible. Luke's is one of the few shops that has it. Luke's was able to match the size and matte to a similar piece in my collection so now they can sit together in the same style-frame. When I picked up the work, the more senior framer pointed out the particular matte I chose is prone to scratching, and helped carefully load the wrapped mounted artwork and matte into my vehicle. Where the -1 comes in is handling the artwork. For my own framing adventures, and for collectable books, I bought art-handling cotton gloves in bulk. Even if you wash your hands after eating that cheeseburger, your hands have oil on them. That is why we leave fingerprints. It is hard to clean fingerprints off art. So wear cotton gloves! When I bought them in bulk they were about fifty cents a pair. I probably have a more than 10 year supply. I keep them in a zip lock bag between uses. I was surprised their junior employee did not use gloves handling the artwork. It should be obvious to staff to use gloves on any glossy artwork, photographs to your prized poster, which will record fingerprints. And the same for matte artworks. On pickup I asked the senior employee about it. They said it is optional, but you can request it. I'll do that in the future! They have a computer system that plans and previews the matte, schedules the work, and then notifies you by text and email when to pick up the finished project. That worked well. For people interested, there are many books on conservation framing, preserving books, and even storage of wedding dresses with acid-free materials. For up through mid-level artworks on paper, and paintings with easier mounting requirements, Luke's does a fine job, with reasonable turnaround, at an average price.

Luke's was suggested to me by a trusted friend and he did not steer me wrong. The service is…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. I don't know much about framing and I am not artistically inclined. The person who helped me patiently went over a lot of options and explained how certain aspects of framing can distract or draw the eye. There are a lot of options to select from and the price is pretty reasonable. I highly recommend this frame shop.

Always amazing - great framed and affordable. I have been going here for a number of years.read more

I've taken two pieces here to be framed and the service has been impeccable both times. The owner…read moregenuinely cares about the piece you're bringing him, is happy to help pick out the best frame and matting, and finishes when he says he will. I'm very pleased with how both pieces have turned out; they've been given conservation level attention.

I've been delighted with the framing projects Chrisman -- on E. Burnside St. near 29th Ave. -- has…read moredone for me. And they're pretty speedy, too; these projects take time, but they've turned them around with great results. The staff have been patient, helpful and knowledgeable when I've taken my sweet time choosing the frame and so on.

The quality of the framing is very good, but it got really expensive. Also, the final price that I…read morepaid seemed a little higher than the original price that was quoted to me, so be sure to GET THE ORIGINAL PRICE QUOTE IN WRITING.

I am so pleased with the framing job Mel and her team did on my poster for the IMAX screening of…read moreThe Beatles last "concert!" The color of the matte matches the poster perfectly and the lanyard with the "backstage pass" fits so nicely. The price was less than I expected. Mel's Frame Shop is awesome! Already have my next framing project ready to go! Thanks, Mel!

Mel and her team are some of the best framers in Portland. I highly recommend them because they…read morenever fail to come through for me. I'm a professional artist, I am always late in getting things framed and always looking to have it done affordably. After several failures at the discount places and getting some very expensive work done at other frame shops, I finally found Mel and her team to be exceptional designers, and great problem solvers! They bend over backwards to get the work done for me on time, and at an affordable rate. As a former picture framer myself, I know that the materials are exceedingly expensive, and the labor is detail oriented and time-consuming if you're looking for perfection. Mel seems to have it dialed in to give me a fair price every single time.

The business owner knows his stuff! As an artist, I trust his skills and his artistry in framing…read more He adds magic to my pieces which turn out amazing. Highly recommend.

Baer Charlton is a master! Every time I bring him a piece, he exceeds my expectations. He is a…read moredelight to talk with as well. Ask him about the books he writes. Americana Frame shop is charming and you'll find the right materials for your artwork framing needs. Adrienne

I love been going here for ten years. Locally owned and operated with a wide range of options…read more The people are skilled and will give you multiple options to choose from. Every time i pick up the art work with new framing I'm glad I buy from Portland creative framing.

I brought some art here about a month ago, and I must say the experience was so much fun! Will…read morehelped me pick the best frames for my art, taking his time with me and really feeling out the perfect match. They have a great selection of frames, from simple to funky! Will warned me ahead of time that the cost of frames may surprise me if I've never gotten professional framing done. He wasn't wrong! It was more pricey than I thought, so we had to narrow down to the ones I really wanted. In the end, I feel like we made the best choices, and they were worth every penny. High quality frames, with an eclectic edge. I'm super happy with the service and the frames, and I'll be saving up to bring back more. Thanks Will and PCF!!

accidentally broke the glass on an important frame and they were able to cut me a custom piece of…read moreglass in 10 mins flat... incredibly kind and generous! shop with these folks!

I think that picking a frame shop is kind of like selecting a dentist - you know it won't be…read moreinexpensive, but whether you're talking about your teeth, or a piece of art that has sentimental or actual monetary value, you want to make sure the job is done right. Fortunately, Art Heads is relatively convenient for me, and since I spend a good part of every day looking at the results of their work, they do an excellent job. My art 'collection' is mostly made up of things that have purely sentimental value, but the details of their acquisition makes them irreplaceable. So, whether it's a poster that my wife bought on a sidewalk in NYC in the 1970's, or a tiny print that my daughter brought back from another country, there are things that I'm happy to trust to Art Heads, knowing they'll be well protected and look great on the wall.