Gallery
Our Work:
Take a look at our Gallery—a showcase of craftsmanship where every frame tells a unique story. From cherished memories to timeless artworks, explore our bespoke framing at its finest.
This is a really old one, early 90’s. Framed by my dad shortly after he started the framing business. I took the photo, it’s Sleddale Hall near Shap, also known as Crow Crag , Uncle Monty’s cottage from Withnail And I. This was before the place had been stripped of anything interesting by souvenir hunters. #simpsonpicturframing #simpsonframing #pictureframe #withnailandi #crowcrag #sleddalehall #unclemonty #areyouthefarmer #ofcoursehesthefuckingfarmer #wevecomeonholidaybymistake #wetsleddale
We have been framing a lot of work by Katie Mawson @katiemawsonart recently. It has been a pleasure to see the fantastic work she does. These are some of the recent ones which we have had in the workshop, framed in hand finished waxed oak frames. #simpsonframing #simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #oakpictureframe #trayframe #vintagebooks #vintagebookcloth #pictureframing #cumbrianartist #artistsoninstagram
Dorothy Ramsay is doing some really nice work, as always. We’ve just framed this one in a simple, hand finished solid oak frame. #simpsonpictureframing #simpsonframing #pictureframe #oilpainting #lakedistrict #lakedistrictart #lakedistrictartist #rain #mungrisedale #dorothyramsay #painting #art #artwork
New work by Brian Shields. I don’t know the the meaning of this picture but I do know it is absolutely fantastic. Framed in a hand finished ash frame. #simpsonframing #simpsonpictureframing #brianshields #brianshieldsart #pictureframe #oilpainting #cumbrianartists #ashpictureframe #tiger
Signed “football” shirt. Framed in a black ash box frame with mount.
#simpsonframing #simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #framedshirt #verypoorteam #richarlison
New work by Derek Eland, both framed in black ash frames. Enjoyed having these in the workshop, they’ll be a treat for somebody to have on their wall. #simpsonpictureframing #lakelandart #lakedidtristrict #oilpainting #pictureframer #simpsonframing #skelton #derekeland @lakeland_paintings
New work by Derek Eland @lakeland_paintings very impressive oil on canvas painting of Barbon and surrounding hills in South Cumbria, or is it the Yorkshire Dales? Or both? 38” x 24” framed in a made to measure, hand finished solid oak frame. #simpsonframing #simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #oilpainting #cumbrianartist #cumbria #barbon #yorkshiredales #oakframe
“Hilary” Four portraits by the very talented Bridget Cox. Oil on canvas 12” x 12” framed in custom made, hand finished black ash frames. #simpsonpictureframing #simpsonframers #oilpainting #portrait #portraitpainting #cumbrianartist
Another fantastic seascape by John Falconar Slater. To be framed in a stained oak copy of an Edwardian frame. #jfslater #simpsonframing #simpsonpictureframing #simpsonframers #johnfalconerslater #seascape #edwardianart #northsea #waves #northeasternart #johnfalconarslater
Blackpool Pier, oil on linen 18” x 24” by Alan Stones. Absolutely amazing new work by Alan, loved having this in the workshop. Framed in an ash frame which we have hand finished to tone in with the colours and textures in the picture. #simpsonframing #simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #oilpainting #lakedidtrictartist #blackpool #cumbrianartist #cumbria #perspective #alanstones #alanstonesart #alanstonesartist
Signed England football shirt, 96 vintage. Very carefully framed in a black ash box frame. #simpsonframing #simpsonpictureframing #cumbria #pictureframes #framedshirt #englandshirt #englandfootball
New work by @derek_eland @lakeland_paintings . Enjoyed framing this one and really liked having it in the workshop, unfortunately it was collected today to go off to it’s new owner. It was framed in a double mount with a made to order 1 1/2 inch solid oak frame which we stained and polished. It looked fantastic! #simpsonframing #simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #watercolourpainting #lakedistrict #crumockwater #lakedistrictart #lakedistrictartist #idhaveitonmywall
The last of a kind from Alison Critchlow @alcritchlow. Looks amazing, Derwent Water, oil on canvas 160cm x 122cm, framed in a custom made moulding of solid oak. #alisoncritchlow #simpsonpictureframing #simpsonframers #skelton #derwentwater #lakedistrict #keswick #oakframe #pictureframe #oilpainting
A Wickerman Amongst Sheep, Dumfries & Galloway. Oil on canvas by Kevin Weaver 108 cm x 87cm. Impressive new work by Kevin. Framed in a hand finished ash frame with a hand finished slip, all individually made for this picture. Well worth the extra work and effort. #simpsonpictureframing #simpsonframers #pictureframe #oilpainting #oilpaintings #dumfriesandgalloway #cumbriaartist #kevinweaver #wickerman
Assorted oak frames waiting to be waxed and polished. The nettles coming into the workshop.
#simpsonpictureframing #simpsonframing #pictureframe #oakpictureframe #workshop #nettles
Gorgeous little Lino cut print by Janice Earley @janice.earley.artist . Framed in a stained oak frame with Artglass AR70. If it’s fantastic work, why not use the best glass so it can be seen properly. This one is for my wall 😀, thank you Janice. #simpsonframers #simpsonpictureframing #linocut #linocutprint #linocutprintmaking #lakedistrict #nearsawrey #cumbria #pictureframe #printmaking #cumbriaartists
Two examples of some lovely new work by Joe Dias @diasfineart .One of Buttermere, one of the Solway coast. He seems to have been inspired and busy recently judging by the fantastic stuff which has been in the workshop for framing. All framed in hand finished, made to measure oak frames. #joedias #oilpainting #buttermere #lakedistrict #solway #solwaycoast #oakframe #pictureframe #pictureframer #lakedistrictart #lakedistrictartist #simpsonpictureframing #simpsonframers
We love a good seascape in this workshop. This fantastic little 12” x 12” oil on canvas, framed in an oak tray frame is by Alison Critchlow.
#simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #pictureframing #trayframe #oakframe #oilpainting #seascape #waves #alisoncritchlow #westwallsartists #upfrontgallery
10 ash tray frames sanded. Nearly ready for some ceramics by Syl Macro which will be on display at Upfront gallery.
#upfrontgallery #ashframes #cumbriaart #cumbrianpictureframing #cumbriaceramics #sylmacro #gallery1611 #dontbuycheapsandpaper
More new work by Jon Trotman. This one, an oil on canvas framed in a 1 1/2” solid oak frame.
#simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #oak oakframe #jontrotmanartist #lakedistict #lakedistrictart #helvellyn #stridingedge #ullswater #fellwalking #fellwalkinginthelakes #oilpainting
Open for business. Love this dark and some might say gloomy picture. Light at the end of the tunnel? Artist - Peter Blaskett. Just framed it in stained black ash with hand finished subtle gold slip.
#openpictureframers #simpsonpictureframing #cumbriaart #oilpainting #bespokepictureframing #gloomyoilpainting #lightthroughthedarkness #cumbrianpictureframing
Oh no! Rolled up photographs, they’re always difficult to get flat and difficult to keep flat.
#simpsonpictureframing #simpsonframers #landscapephotograph #pictureframing #photography
New work by Eddie Potts which has apparently been some considerable time in the making. Framed in a made to measure, hand finished, black ash frame. It is being entered into the Upfront Gallery Open Exhibition. #eddiepotts #simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #ashframe #oilpainting #lakedistrictartist #cumbriaart #cumbriaartist #cocacola #cokecan #simpsonframing
Multi herdwick picture by Becca Fielding. Framed in a stained oak frame. This and many more will be at the Cumberland Show on Saturday. #simpsonpicturframing #pictureframe #watercolour #cumberlandshow #herdwick #herdwicksheep #haresandherdwicks #sheep #lakedistrict #lakedistrictart #beccafielding
One of yesterday’s oak frames being assembled. The work is by Jon Trotman and is acrylic on paper. Not sure what the location is but my guess would be descending Blecathra , I’m sure I’ll be corrected on that.
#simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #oakframe #lakedistrict #lakedistrictart #blencathra #fellrunner #fellrunning #fellwalking #fellwalkinginthelakes #jontrotmanartist
New work by Maria Burton, the Southern end of Ullswater. A large, 4ft x 4ft oil on canvas framed in an ash frame with shadow gaps.
#simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #mariaburton #lakedistrict #ullswater #helvellyn #lakedistrictart #glenridding #oilpainting
Lots of oak frames ready to be sanded and then finished with a clear wax. These are going to take ages but will look great when they’re done. There’s all sorts of different things going in them.
#pictureframe #oak #oakframe #simpsonpictureframing #sanding #woodwork #messyworkshop #art #woodwork #cumbriaart #pictureframer
Some work by the late Raymond Higgs, Cumbrian artist and print maker, which we have been framing and mounting. This one is a multi aperture mount with an ash frame, the works are Summer, Autumn, Winter,Spring. A fantastic collection of his work can be seen and purchased on the website www.raymondhiggs.co.uk #simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #skelton #cumbria #printmaking #printmaker #abstractart #abstractartist
Aquatint prints by Glenn Tomkinson. We love seeing these prints when they’re brought to the workshop for framing. These are a selection which will be in ash frames for an upcoming exhibition at the Upfront Gallery in Unthank. #castlerigg #castleriggstonecircle #stonecircle #simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #aquatint #cumbriaart #anteallach #blencathra #keswick #lakedistrict
Ash box frame for wedding flowers by Wendy Stanger. Looks fantastic but very difficult to assemble without little bits dropping off the flowers.
#simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #boxframe #ashframe #driedflowers #weddingflowers #weddingbouquet #wendystanger
Limited Edition print of a John Byrne self portrait. Float mounted on archival quality mountboard in a stained oak frame with oak spacers and Artglass AR99 uv protection glass which is absolutely magnificent if you really want to see a glazed picture properly.
#simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #oakframe #selfportrait #johnbyrne #artglass #cigarette #moustache #skeleton #coolmoustache
Acrylic on board by Eddie Potts. Old tools are brilliant! Framed in a black ash frame with made to measure moulding, sanded, stained then polished.
#simpsonpictureframing #acrylicpainting #cumbriaartist #pictureframe #pictureframer #tools #oldtools #oldtoolsrule #ashframe
More fantastic work by Maria Burton. Oil on board framed in an ash frame. Cross Fell in the Pennines #oilpainting #simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #ashframe #crossfell #pennines #cumbria
Old work by Alan Stones, this charcoal from 1983 is being reframed for his upcoming retrospective exhibition at the Beacon in Whitehaven, opening on March 30th. Framed in a maple moulding with UltraVue UV70 glass and a very solid plywood and maple back.
#alanstones #simpsonpictureframing #picturframe #pictureframing #maple #cumbria #cumbriaart #charcoaldrawing #lakedistrictart #bakery #icing #icingcakes #ultravueglass #beaconwhitehaven #beacongallery
W E Holden Timber Merchant at Laithes near Skelton, this place makes the finest mouldings that there are and we use them to make frames. Also a pixie has died, or is it an elf? #simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #skelton #oak #ash #pixie #elf
Seascapes by John Falconar Slater 1857 - 1937 , a favourite in our workshop. One framed in a refurbished original stained oak frame, the other in a specially made hand finished copy of a similar moulding.
#jfslater #johnfalconerslater #oilpainting #seascape #seascapepainting #picturefame #pictureframing #simpsonpictureframing #tynemouth #northsea #waves #northumbria johnfalconarslater
More work by Alan Stones to be shown at his exhibition at The Beacon, Whitehaven opening 30th March. Oil on canvas 24” x 18” with a hand finished black ash frame. #simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #lakedistrictartist #ashframe #florence #viadeibentaccordi #roomwithaview #italy #oilpainting #skelton #viadebentaccordi #alanstones
A lot of sanding to be done. Ash frames being prepared for an exhibition by Alison Critchlow. The frames are in a made to measure ash moulding and are to be sanded and then painted white. A lot of work, but they will look fantastic.
#simpsonpictureframing #alisoncritchlow #pictureframes #pictureframing #skelton #cumbriaart #cumbriaartist #ash #woodenframe #alotofwork #alotofworktodo
New work by Jon Trotman. Oil on canvas 110 x 90 cm, framed in a 1 1/2” solid oak frame.
#jontrotmanartist #simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #pictureframing #oak #oakframe #lakedistrict #lakedistrictart #lakedistrictartist #derwentwater #skiddaw #oilpainting #art
New work from Jon Trotman, oil on canvas framed in a custom made 1 1/2” solid oak frame. Destined for the Northern Lights Gallery in Keswick.
#oilpainting #jontrotmanartist #northernlightsgallery #keswick #simpsonpictureframing #pictureframing #oak #lakedistrictart #mountainart #fellwalking
Made to measure locally, oak and maple mouldings ready for lithographs and charcoal drawings by Alan Stones for his upcoming exhibition.
#simpsonpictureframing #pictureframe #pictureframes #alanstones #cumbria #skelton #cumbriaart #penrithartist #buylocal
Ullswater, by Maria Burton. Beautiful oil on board painting framed in a limed ash frame.
#mariaburton #ullswater #lakedistrict #cumbria #pictureframing #oilpainting
New Zealand Shearer, a lithograph by Alan Stones from 1985, being framed in an oak frame for an upcoming retrospective exhibition.
#alanstones #sheepshearing #lithograph #lakedistrict #lakedistrictart #pictureframing #sheep #cumbria
Impressive new work by Eddie Potts, oil, framed in a hand finished black ash frame. To be on show at the Up Front Open Exhibition.
#eddiepotts #upfrontgallery #simpsonpictureframing #pictureframing #castrolgtx #oilpainting #cumbria
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