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I started making these frames
in the Spring of 2011. I got the idea from displaying my fine art
photography. I was looking for an alternative to the "mass produced"
molding coming out of most frame shops. I wanted a frame that was a
true hardwood in lieu of the rapid growth. I wanted to use a different
cornering system rather than the traditional 45 degree corners. So I
used scrap wood and started experimenting with different techniques and
implemented the "half lap" cornering method. You can read more by
clicking on "The Process" link. |
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 The photographer and frame maker is Tom Mills, a Penn State graduate, where he studied photography. In 1991, he was working as a reporter when he decided to quit his job and headed West. He ended up in Park City and has been in the area ever since. In 1999, he acquired a Mamiya 7II, medium format camera and a yellow lab he named "Quest" which would become his best friend and companion. They traveled the West together, in pursuit of whitewater, mountain biking and powder, photographing as they went. In 1007, he "went public" with his work. He offers "limited edition" photographic prints from film (Fuji Velvia and Ilford Panf. Now he does whatever events he can, in an effort to promote his work. |
He started making his own frames in 2011. He wanted to have more control over what woods would go with his prints and he could only do this by making his own, handmade, hardwood frames. He doesn't do any staining or dyeing. He seeks out woods whose natural tones can be incorporated with the photographic prints. So now the frames and prints have a direct connection.  Quest
recently passed and it inspired him
to make an urn for his beloved friend. He chose a wood whose natural tones resembled that of his coat. Hickory was the answer.  |
If you have lost a four-legged friend and would like a personalized urn, I would be honored to help you through the process. It was the making of his urn that lead to the making of the decorative boxes. The boxes are maticulously made from a wide variety of hardwoods. And they come with a removable top tray. He can make a matching frame/mirror to go with the box. He can also make a "his and hers" set. Clients also have the luxury of choosing the wood that they would like to use or can choose from several recommendations.  |
