Catonsville Custom Framing & Fine Art

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I initially found Catonsville Custom Framing while Googling for a gallery in Baltimore that could stretch a painting my spouse and I commissioned with an artist in Oregon. We commissioned a large painting of a rural scene in Northeast Oregon to hang in our living room. Given its size and the distance it traveled, we wanted to have a reliable and talented firm in Baltimore that could expertly stretch the canvas upon arrival without damage. The results were fantastic. The painting was expertly stretched and the owners actually suggested a simple black frame that compliment the canvas perfectly.



Before we committed to entrusting this original piece of art to Catonsville Custom Framing, I decided it would be a good idea to do a test run with smaller, yet equally important projects. So, I brought in for framing my late mother’s wedding portrait from 1953 and the high school graduation photo of my spouse’s next-oldest brother, who was killed soon after the photo was taken in 1977. In other words, emotionally critical photos.



Mary, the owner, thoughtfully guided me through frame and matte choices and expertly helped me decide on updated choices that would both showcase the photos in a modern way, but which would not result in the loss of any of the historical presentation. Again, the results were flawless. Both photos look modern and stylish, yet simultaneously are faithful to the time in which each was taken. A perfect, balanced treatment. I am extremely pleased and grateful to have a framing gallery on which I can rely for jobs big and small.



Finally, I think it’s worth noting that the location – a small space on a busy stretch of Frederick Road in Catonsville – is not meant to impress. That just confirms to me that the focus is on the quality of the work they perform. Catonsville Custom Framing exceeded my expectations and met my high demands. You can entrust your most important piece of art and/or piece of family history to them. Well cared-for will such items be.