Mona (WildFacesGallery)

I am the owner and operator of Wild Faces Gallery, a brick and mortar gallery in a small Midwestern town. My business and interests include the creation of artwork, fine art giclee reproductions and quality picture framing. I have been in the arts industry for welll over 20 years now and so many of my writings will deal with one form or another of this business. Including framing original artworks, cross stitch and other items, the business side of the art business as well as less mainstream venues like selling art at art fairs.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Blessings,

Mona

In the Spotlight

How To Block And Frame Your Crochet Projects

This page show you step by step blocking methods for your crochet projects. Proper blocking will enhance your finished framed needlework ensuring it to become a treasured family heirloom.

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  Textiles

  How To Block And Frame Your Crochet Projects

  10 years ago

  This page show you step by step blocking methods for your crochet projects. Proper blocking will enhance your finished framed needlework ensuring it to become a treasured family heirloom.

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  Arts and Design

  Art Fairs | Art Festivals | Artist Display Lighting

  10 years ago

  Lighting your display is a critical part of showcasing your product to its best advantage. Good lighting can make the sale, and let's face it, that's why you're there. This page explores light options

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  Crafts & Handiwork

  How to Stretch Mount a Cross Stitch Needlework

  2 years ago

  This page is a DIY cross-stitch guide for mounting and framing your project. I'm a professional picture framer for over 20 years and I'll answer any questions regarding mounting stitchery.

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  Christmas

  Quilted Heart Handmade Christmas Tree Ornaments

  10 years ago

  One of my favorite holiday activities is creating a new Christmas Tree ornament each year. This page will show you the step by step to create this charming quilted heart Christmas tree ornament design

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  Christmas

  Crochet Snowflake Patterns (And How to Block Them)

  2 years ago

  I love the look of delicate crochet snowflake designs for enhancing my holiday decor. An important part of that is properly blocking your designs. This page will show you how.

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  Crafts & Handiwork

  Artwork Display Panels

  10 years ago

  As a working artist I understand the importance your display makes regarding sales. This page is dedicating to explaining the various types, companies and characteristics of artwork display panels.

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  Crafts & Handiwork

  3 Ways To Frame A Pastel Or Oil Pastel Painting

  10 years ago

  I'm an artist & professional picture framer so I created this page to showcase 3 different ways to frame your artwork while keeping the glazings elevated. This is particularly important for pastels.

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  Arts and Design

  How To Make Handmade Paper

  10 years ago

  This page was created to showcase one way of making handmade paper. Fully illustrated and step by step this paper making guide shows how I make handmade paper for my art projects.