Oscar nod for Exit Through the Gift Shop

The Banksy directed film  EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP is nominated for an Academy Award  in the Documentary (Feature) category. See the Washington Post article on Los Angeles based artist-filmmaker Mr. Brainwash, and Castelli client, who shot and starred in the film.

Will the elusive Bansky attend the Academy Awards? You'll have to watch and see...Look for Mr. Brainwash, said to be wearing Dolce and Gabbana, with Banksy, said to be wearing a monkey mask.

You can also check out the Oscar-inspired mural Mr. Brainwash created on the walls of his Los Angeles studio--just look for the giant Stormtroopers guarding an Oscar on La Brea. http://www.mrbrainwash.com/

Vive La France: The Vintage, Versailles and Savoir Collections

ROMA presents VINTAGE in Gilded Gold Leaf

Introducing the VINTAGE moulding by ROMA-- a collection that brings modern day refinement to classic French elegance. Inspired by the world masterpieces in the Louvre, VINTAGE embodies the essence of sophisticated elegance and design. A truly delightful moulding that breathes life into everything it envelopes.

VINTAGE is available in Urban Black, Urban White, Gilded Silver Leaf and Gilded Gold Leaf. 1-3/4 or 2-5/8 inch profiles.

ROMA presents VERSAILLES in Cafe Creme Etched Silver

Permeating with elegant detail work and encased in rich classic tones, VERSAILLES is the quintessential definition of French elegance. Inspired by the architecture of Louis XIV, this moulding brings rich textures and hues unsurpassed in modern day design.

VERSAILLES is available in Black Etched Silver, Cafe Creme Etched Silver, Walnut Etched Silver and Dark Brown Etched Silver. 1-1/8, 1-3/4 or 3 inch profiles.


ROMA presents SAVOIR in Burnt Brown


Deep rustic elegance defines the mood delivered in the SAVOIR mouldings by ROMA-- a collection that marries old world charm with modern day elegance. Inspired by the medieval town of Cognac in France, SAVOIR is the very definition of refinement, class and design.

SAVOIR is available in Burnt Brown, Cafe Creme, Charcoal and Dark Brown. 1/2, 3/8 or 3/8 inch (with a 1-3/8 rabbet) profiles.

ROMA VINTAGE Photograph Frame in Urban Black.
(Photography by Amie Mack)

The VINTAGE, VERSAILLES and SAVOIR collections are also available as photograph frames and custom decorative mirrors. Please call as at (310) 204-6830 for more details or stop in the frame studio today!

Photograph credit: Amie Mack courtesy of Green City Fine Art and www.amiemack.com

Oversize Canvases for LA Art Machine

LA Art Machine needed some serious OVERSIZE canvases for the Los Angeles Art Show and Castelli was ready, willing and able to assist! The canvases measured about 12 FT in height and were used for the LAAM artist's to paint on live at the show. 

Bring the Outdoors Indoors!



Arquati USA- The Pasadena Collection

 We love the look and textures of wood! Arquati USA presents several gorgeous collections that employ wood veneers that are soothing, elegant and lovely. The Pasadena Collection is characterized by the American West Coast Craftsman style with simple, bold lines and rich veneers. A 4-1/8" width allows you to amply frame large scale paintings and create truly stunning custom mirrors.



Arquati USA- The LACCA Collection

 The LACCA Collection evokes an old Japanese tradition of embellishing art and design objects. The technique of lacquer is widely held to be one of that country's greatest contributions to the decorative arts. LACCA styling is aimed to complement the latest trends in modern-contemporary interiors. These high gloss mouldings are distinctive, simple and inviting.

Arquati USA- The Prairie Collection



Arquati USA- The Lancaster Collection

 Gorgeous wood grains and classic decorative beading are welcome additions to your historic or contemporary home! Try these mouldings on black & white, sepia or color photographs, pencil sketches or richly hued watercolors--you'll love the results.

Go ahead: bring the outdoors indoors!

Call us or stop in the frame studio today to see more inviting mouldings from Arquati USA.

Green City Fine Art at Las Vegas Market

January found Green City Fine Art exhibiting at the Winter 2011 Las Vegas Market: Gift + Home Show. It was a HUGE success, quite literally, there was 1 million+ square feet of exhibition space! GCFA extends its many thanks to Castelli Art Framing.

Green City Fine Art offers some of the coolest art around, with custom printing & sizing options, for interior designers, retailers (awesome giftables!) art consultants, corporations/businesses and more. Check out their website at http://www.greencityfineart.com/.

A MUST SEE: An Evening with Bob Francis

An Evening with Bob Francis:  Meet the Artist

"As some of nature's most varied and quietly spectacular output, flowers and plants in general, provide endless detail and visual intrigue." Bob Francis

Saturday, February 12, 2011
5-7 pm
Q DESIGN
700 B Allied Way
El Segundo, CA 90245
(Plaza El Segundo-- in the Edge next to The Counter and Yogaworks)

RSVP: 310-333-0794
mgann@qdesignstudio.com

Get Moving: It's the NEW CAR Line

Direct Moulding has come out with an awesome line that is aerodynamic, highly polished and undeniably hot (rod): NEW CAR. The NEW CAR line looks just like metallic fiberglass and brings back fond memories of classic muscle cars.

Available in White, Light Silver, Champagne, Gold, Copper, Plum, Charcoal, Sapphire, Dark Green and Espresso metallic gloss. We LOVE this collection and you will too! 1-1/8" and 2-3/4" widths are READY, SET, GO for you.

Please obey all traffic signals as you race on over...