Frames by Andy Botts
Artwork from Bound For Glory
Happy WOYWW, dear friends! A few days ago, I reviewed an amazing book called Bound For Glory that features amazing word art by famed calligrapher Timothy R. Botts and reflections on African American spirituals. You can see samples of his amazing artwork on my review post (click the book links).
This picture – also from the book – shows the frames that Timothy’s oldest son, Andy, made out of salvaged wood molding for his paintings.
I thought I’d share them with you because they remind me of a set of realistically photographed scrapbooking photo mats I collected a few years back. Looking at this photo inspires me to dig them out and put those mats to new use!
What’s inspiring you this week?
- To see what Legend’s doing today, visit Wordless Wednesday!
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- To treat yourself to something delicious, try Pumpkin French Toast Casserole!
- To see what all the other WOYYYers are up to, visit Julia at Stamping Ground!
Have a fabulous day!
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What beautiful frames! Sounds like an interesting book.
Beautiful frames – wish I knew someone who could knock a few up like that! I am having a busy day sorting my Christmas cards and loading a few new brooches into our blog shop too. x Jo
Frame can be fun! Have a great week! Happy WOYWW
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The story is even better (I don’t know if it’s mentioned in Tim’s book or not). Andy works with a ministry in inner-city St. Louis (MO) that rehabs dilapidated homes and makes them available for residents to get a new start. I’m pretty sure all the wood for the frames comes from these projects. I worked with a youth group a couple of years ago that spent a week with the ministry — pulling nails, sanding, scraping and generally helping. Very cool indeed!
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Hi Kate,
Thanks so much for sharing that – knowing more of the background behind the frames truly does make their history even more special!
I hope you have a chance to pick up a copy of this truly amazing book! 🙂
Inspiring frames, doshowuswhat you do with the ones you dig out, Kate’s addition to the story makes the
Love the frames! Have a great week! #101
Beautiful frames… framing makes all the difference and i love heading off to the framers to gave at all that wonder… very inspirational…xx
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Love the frames, opens up so many possibilities in the mind.
Thanks for sharing. Those look like interesting frames! -Amanda 17
These frames are something! I could never accomplish something like this.
Interesting post and also interesting comments. Thanks for sharing,
JoZarty x
Interesting post and also interesting comments. Thanks for sharing,
JoZarty x
I love frames. I use to make a lot of them when I was doing stained glass which reminds me, I have one to repair after I get the bedroom remodeled so that I can hang in the window.
Lovely frames, made even more so by their being put together to make an awesome picture! Happy WOYWW, Shoshi #56
Now that is a clever idea for the frames.
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