Originally a partnership, Artscapes became a sole proprietorship under Glenn Young after Kathi decided to dedicate more time to other interests. Fortunately she has remained on staff on a part time basis.

Artscapes specializes in the conservation framing of original and valuable works of art and historical materials. Artscapes is well versed in the proper usage of materials and techniques established by the Library of Congress for the preservation of fine art and is recognized as a true museum framer by accredited museums and conservators.

Artscapes provides consulting and training services to museums. We are currently providing training services to the Cantor Center and the DeSaisset museum. Artscapes also has classes and workshops in museum framing and frame design. Many artists and professional framers and frame shop owners received training from Glenn Young.

Our client population is comprised of accredited museums, well known galleries, recognized artists, art and antique collectors, art dealers, interior designers. Artscapes is proud to provide framing services to the Stanford University's Cantor Center for the Arts, The DeSaisset Museum, The History Museums of San Jose, The Tech Museum, and many other high profile art organizations. These clients expect state of the art handling of their artwork. And this is the level of care we are committed to providing all of our clients.

The framers at Artscapes each have a minimum of 12 years experience in framing. All have their specialties.


Glenn Young is a formally trained artist who works in the sculptural medium and in black and white photography. He has worked as a photographer in the Peace Corps in West Africa, and as a freelance photographer in California. He has also taught photography, serigraphy, woodworking, and picture framing.

Glenn is well versed in the variety of art media and materials, and specializes in the handling and framing of works of art on paper. He consults to major museums, and does training of their personnel.

Currently he is on the island of Maui setting up the new Artscapes/Maui facility and training new staff. When he can get away from the shop, he goes windsurfing on the north shore.


Kathi Douglass - Kathi works quietly behind the scenes keeping everything moving smoothly. She was instrumental in creating Artscapes, and is essential in keeping it together.

Kathi is a framing instructor and teaches museum matting and mounting, design and frame assembly.

Away from the shop Kathi enjoys playing music, volunteering for conservation efforts, and travelling with her husband Harley and crazy dog Hank.


Randal Hinz - Getting Randy to work at Artscapes is a major coup. He started framing in his early artist days and has become one of the best watercolor painter of flowers in the world. Framing is an enjoyable way for him to take some breaks from his painting and work with his close friends. Check out Randy's resume. His work is in major collections, and he is represented by the prestigious Foster White Gallery in Seattle.

As far as framing goes. Randy is one of the most creative and daring designers I've seen. He has 30 years of framing experience, and has managed the well known Vision Gallery frame shop in San Francisco. When it comes to detail work, fabrics, fillets, and design; Randy is on the cutting edge.


Chris Newcomb - Chris has 15 years of framing experience. He is skilled in French matting-which involves the drawing of paint lines with a ruling pen, and the layering of marbled and leaf papers. He is also very experienced in the framing of antique European posters, which because of their size, require special handling and techniques.

Chris is also a local soccer celebrity. He is probably the world's best soccer ball juggler and has performed at halftime shows for the Earthquakes and he has also performed at the opening ceremonies at the World Cup Games held in the United States.

When Chris isn't framing pictures, you'll find him playing with his five beautiful kids.

 

Questions? Contact us at artscapes@artscapesframing.com