Following the framing I did as a remembrance for a speypager's grandfather, I was asked by a young woman in California if I'd be interested in doing one as a remembrance for her boyfriend's father...sure! The centerpiece of the framing is a poster created by granddad's wife and has three of his flies, tied circa 1964. She gave me one of his business cards which, based on the lack of fading in the spot, was thumbtacked where I've put it on the poster. I did scan the card and reprint it on a softer toned paper than the white card; same color as the backing paper under the flies. This was a tough one to pick mat colors for; I ended up buying the whole mat sample set for Crescent Select mats. Glad I did because I think we came up with winning mat colors. Frame is oak stained with 3 coats of red mahogany. Size is 23X24 inches....gonna be a bear to ship, but I learned the hard way how to create a bulletproof box that no gorilla can break.
Gary
Another "remembrance" shadow box
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Re: Another "remembrance" shadow box
#2Lovely work as always, Gary.
Eric
Eric
A mountain is a fact -- a trout is a moment of beauty known only to men who seek them
Al McClane in his Introduction to The Practical Fly Fisherman . . . often erroneously attributed to Arnold Gingrich
Al McClane in his Introduction to The Practical Fly Fisherman . . . often erroneously attributed to Arnold Gingrich
Re: Another "remembrance" shadow box
#3Surely it is destined to become a cherished memorial, of sorts, to honor her boyfriend's Father. Wonderful work!
Re: Another "remembrance" shadow box
#5Thanks, gentlemen. The mats are a better match to the poster, by the way, than the photo shows. But thank you!
Gary
Gary
Re: Another "remembrance" shadow box
#6That is one lucky boyfriend! In more ways than one.
Top shelf job, as always.
Matt
Top shelf job, as always.
Matt
In the night I dreamed of trout-fishing - The Maine Woods - Henry David Thoreau
Re: Another "remembrance" shadow box
#7Congrats....I’m sure Dave would approve. This is a very elegant tribute to an angler’s passing.
Regards from the Restigouche....Jim
Regards from the Restigouche....Jim