Erickson & Ripper Framing Gallery

Some of nature’s most remarkable works of art don’t need embellishment. They simply deserve to be preserved.

These museum quality shadowboxes showcase the incredible beauty and detail of butterflies from around the world. Each specimen is carefully mounted on a linen background and protected behind conservation glass in a handcrafted wood frame finished in a soft, whitewashed texture that lets the butterfly remain the focal point.

Whether it’s a butterfly, a treasured heirloom, or a meaningful keepsake, custom framing transforms what you love into something that can be admired for generations.

What would you preserve?

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Bold color. Timeless craftsmanship.

This patriotic needlepoint deserved a presentation that felt just as vibrant as the artwork itself. We paired it with a rich cobalt blue fluted frame, a crisp white liner, and a vivid red fabric mat to create depth, contrast, and a gallery-worthy finish.

The result is a frame that doesn’t just surround the art, it celebrates it.

Every frame we design is custom built to enhance the story each piece has to tell.

What would you frame with this bold color combination?

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There’s something powerful about contrast.

This striking piece by Leslie Charleville pairs raw, organic texture with refined detail and movement. We leaned into that tension with a custom gilded frame that adds warmth, depth, and just the right amount of drama without competing with the work itself.

Every curve, every carved detail, every finish choice was intentional. The goal is never just to frame the piece, but to elevate how it lives in a space.

This one feels timeless, a little unexpected, and completely unforgettable.

Framing by Erickson & Ripper
Artwork by Leslie Charleville

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A frame that truly holds its own.

This one is all about texture and presence. A chunky, hand-carved gold ziggurat frame that brings depth, movement, and a quiet boldness to the piece it surrounds.

Paired here with a vintage Brazilian painting full of life and story, the frame doesn’t compete it enhances. The rhythm of the carving echoes the energy of the brushstrokes, creating something that feels layered, collected, and intentional.

We’re always drawn to pieces like this. Ones that feel a little unexpected, a little imperfect, and completely one of a kind.

Because the right frame doesn’t just finish a piece
it becomes part of it’s story.