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Why Custom Framing Makes All the Difference
If you’ve ever picked up a beautiful print or inherited a cherished photograph, you know that presentation matters. At Art Images Gallery and Framing in Seal Beach, CA, custom framing isn’t just about putting glass over a piece of art—it’s about protecting memories, elevating decor, and creating something unique to you. What is Custom Framing? Custom framing goes beyond the off-the-shelf frames you find at big-box stores. When you walk into our shop at 119 Main St. Seal Beach
Brian Menasco
Apr 93 min read
Choosing the Perfect Frame: Tips from Art Images Gallery and Framing
Choosing the Perfect Frame: Tips from Art Images Gallery and Framing When you bring in a piece of art, a family portrait, or anything that deserves to be framed well, the number of framing choices available can feel overwhelming. At Art Images Gallery, our framers have decades of experience, and here are their top tips to help you choose the perfect frame for your space and your piece. Understand Your Space & Style Your framing should harmonize with your room. Think about the
Brian Menasco
Mar 63 min read


The two things you can do, to improve your photography.....
Port Los Angeles, WA. I had been photographing the seastack in the backround. I turned around for one last look, and was met with this scene. I always knew it would be a monochromatic shot. Shot with a polariz People often ask me why their photos don’t look as striking as the ones they see in magazines. The truth is, professional-looking images rarely happen by accident. It usually has very little to do with how good or expensive your camera is. Having a higher quality
Brian Menasco
Mar 62 min read


Art images new interior.
When we were contemplating purchasing Art Images, the one thing that Bret wanted to do and do it quickly was to renovate the inside. He felt that calling ourselves an art gallery, with carpet on the wall wasn't the image he wanted to portray. So Sunday 12/23, after the shop closed we started renovating the north wall. We removed the artwork, removed the wing walls and started scraping the textured paint off the wall. The wall preparation took most of Christmas eve and som
Brian Menasco
Dec 29, 20181 min read
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