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art has never been limited to painting or sculpting. Visionary
artisans and dedicated craftsmen through the centuries have created
exquisite works in such diverse endeavors as furniture making, crystal,
textiles, and mosaics. Another such art is the time-honored one of
gilding.Over the past 22 years, Alan Shuptrine has made a name for himself by creating one-of-a-kind museum quality frames for works of artists such as Andrew Wyeth, Henri Matisse, Stephen Scott Young, Frederic Remington, and numerous other important works, including those of this father, Hubert Shuptrine. He has also emerged as a leading practitioner of the centuries-old tradition of water gilding. Commissions include custom frames for major national museums and private collectors, as well as gilded restorations for numerous historical institutions. Among them are: The James K. Polk Home in Columbia, Tennessee; The Atlanta History Center's Swan House; and Melrose Plantation, Natchitoches, Mississippi. | |
 Alan's
desire to pursue a career in the art of framing and gilding grew out of his
natural inclination and love of the fine arts. Born a son Hubert
Shuptrine, a nationally recognized watercolorist, Alan was drawn to this dying
craft and began by building frames for his father. To become the
master craftsman he is today, Alan sought the tutelage of his uncle, James
Shuptrine, and leading artisans in New York, San Francisco, London, and
Paris.
Then, through research and self-taught experimentation, Alan developed an
artistry and attention to quality and detail that placed his work in leading
museums, fine art galleries, and private collections nationwide. | |
 Restoration
of frames and objects of art comprises about 30 percent of Alan's work, with
the majority of his time being devoted to designing and gilding custom
frames to complement specific works of art.The frames that Alan creates are extensions of the works within them. "It has always been my objective to create frames which complement the artwork so that the end result is a marriage likened to a gem in its setting," he explains.
A
close working relationship with artists and art patrons is a priority at Gold
Leaf Designs & Gallery and Alan Shuptrine Fine Art. One example of this
service is the collaboration between Alan and portrait
artist, Eve Oldham. Ms. Oldham notes, "Alan and I always work
together on the design and composition of the painting and the frame.
Thus, the frame becomes part of the painting, complementary and essential to
the work." Now selling the paintings of numerous nationally acclaimed American
artists, including those of his father, Hubert
Shuptrine, Alan Shuptrine is
the CEO of Alan Shuptrine Fine
Art. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Lookout Mountain,
Tennessee, both Please click here for a quote by Alan Shuptrine in a past issue of Art Business News. | |
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To view the fine watercolor paintings by Alan Shuptrine, please click here. | |
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Please click here to view www.alanshuptrinefineart.com. |
Collaboration between artist and artisan is centuries old.
Artists such as Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Vermeer, and Monet typically retained the services of
certain framers and consulted them as to the best styles and types of
frames needed to finish their work. After all, the word "frame" in
Old English means "to further," or "to advance."
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