Their quality of the work is amazing! Turnaround time was faster than they quoted. Brought in a 75…read moreyo family heirloom oil painting and it was recommended to reuse the cloth mat that was in good shape-- to save a little money and because it's a unique part of the painting. The final frame job is beautiful. Good eye - was the first sample he pulled out that I went with. Framing in general is expensive these days so this was reasonably priced. The frame materials, matting, glass if needed, the labor... I highly recommend them for your next project. (I visited the Southeast store BTW).

What a great frame shop! They helped me pick out frames and mats that were both appropriate for the…read moreart and suited my taste. My order was ready in under 10 days. If you have something you want framed nicely, this is the place to go. Quality and service were top-notch. I'll definitely go back.

I have use Framing Resource for three different framing projects and Mark and his team did a great…read morejob. Project after project they shine. The atmosphere is laid back and professional. They listen and offer great suggestions from their expertise. First frame: The walnut frame with gold leaf makes it look elegant. We could not be happier with the work. Second frame: Gold leaf Third frame: Square black frame All the work was accomplished professionally and timely. Due to COVID you must make an appointment. The supply chain may cause delays however you will be 100% happy with the work coming from the shop!

Made an appointment at the recommendation of an artist that lives in my building. I have a nice…read morepicture in a horrible frame that I rescued from a "antique" shop. Mark Montoya took the poor little thing apart and uncovered more of the mess - starting with back - not acid-Free, the glare-free glass that mutes the colors, and the actual mounting of the picture directly on the nasty glass- original little house of horrible things. But we got right down to the fun stuff- choosing a mat, frame and appropriate glass. It's going to be so nice. And if your jam is frames they have a huge stock. A very pleasant way to spend time with a clearly knowledgeable guy. Highly recommended.

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.

I love shopping here because they offer some gently used or newish art supplies. They have a good…read moreselection of everything and friendly helpful service. Nice spot!

This place is amazing. They offer materials and kits for diy framing, and do custom framing, as…read morewell. I bought an 18" x 18" diy frame kit and yellow matting. I couldnt be happier with the result. The entire thing cost $59. Other frame shops quoted me as much as $200 to frame this with just a plain black frame. I highly recommend this shop, especially if you don't mind doing a little bit of work yourself.

High quality, friendly and always smiling. I suggest if you're looking for something special and…read moreunique with class, this is the place.

Love, love, love J P's. I've brought art to them now a couple of times and each time the service is…read moreprompt, warm, and patient, with the end result being absolutely perfect. He will work with you as long as you need to find the right matting, frame, glass and with his wonderful attention to detail, he will give his professional advice on what truly is best for the art. He and his family have clearly been doing this a long time! There is no upselling, he is truly trying to make your unique art shine. I will not go anywhere else for any framing needs. Thank you J P's!

I was really surprised when I went out in the world to get a resume and postcard printed. I must…read morehave contacted over 7 local printers, some having been in business for decades. It was nearly impossible to find anyone that could show you a sample of basic cream paper or paper texture or weights.They all had scraps of this and that. One guy would not even get up from his chair to help me at the desk. When I walked into Paperjam Press, a half hour from where I live. It was like I arrived. Cute store, actual samples to choose from. Highly organized. Friendly. Moderate prices. Delivered everything they said they would do. Answered the phone! Answered every email. Outstanding in every single way. I would never go anywhere else and I can say more professional than any other printer I visited in person. They even put my small order in this tidy box. This is where you need to go for the best service and total satisfaction of the finished product and outstanding customer service.

What great customer service at Paperjam. Kind, courteous and efficient. I highly recommend them.read more

I came in to buy one item. What I accidentally purchased was an immersive performance art piece…read moreexploring the concept of waiting. When I arrived, there was one person ahead of me and two employees behind the counter. Foolishly, I assumed this meant I would be helped sometime before the death of the universe. Instead, I was treated to a masterclass in non-transactional retail. Over the next 15+ minutes, I watched employees engage in several fascinating activities, including: * Petting dogs * Discussing classes * Conversing with customers about topics unrelated to purchasing items * Walking away * Standing around * Almost helping customers At one point I made the mistake of expressing that I was in a hurry and would like to purchase my single item. This was apparently a shocking and unreasonable request in a store that sells things. My favorite moment was when a customer who had occupied a register for roughly the length of a feature film turned around and made "deep breath" gestures at me as if I hadn't already done the daily Calm three times in my head. Thank you, sir. I had incorrectly assumed the purpose of a checkout line was pay for something. I now understand it was a mindfulness retreat. By the end of my visit, one customer had been processed, several dogs had received excellent service, and I had achieved a higher state of unconsciousness. If you're looking for clay, I can help you! Go to Blick's since their clay is a quarter of the price and it won't make you wait in line while it dries. If you're looking for an opportunity to contemplate the passage of time while observing casual conversations unfold at glacial speed, this establishment is second to none.

Everything is super organized and tidy, the staff are amazing and they even have a precious cat…read morethat wonders the warehouse.

Amazing service! Super reasonable and they were able to help me out with exactly what I was looking…read morefor. Definitely coming back with all my future framing needs! Thank you so much for the amazing work, Village Frame!!

David and I made a return visit, and this time around a homemade pen (made by an artist who lives…read morein Multnomah Village) caught my eye. With dark wood and gold dragon accents, this piece of writing art is a keeper.