Shadowbox Framing in Dallas

Our client brought in memorabilia from his father's service in Vietnam and we created this shadowbox to honor him. This is a great way to honor any service person living or deceased.

This antique toy collector found gold at the Texas Round Top Antiques Fair and brought his finds to us to frame. We are experts in archival framing. Items are not harmed during the framing process. Have a collection of treasures? Bring them in.  

We have a great framing team. Nic designed and built the custom shadowbox frame including adding the gold inlay and Michael hand-stitched the flag to hold the folded shape. We use archival techniques to ensure framed objects can be removed from their frame, if needed,...

Fishing lures shadowbox framing: a gift from father to son for Father's Day. These fishing lures belonged to the son's grandfather. Get your treasures out of those boxes and drawers. Bring in any collection you wish and we will design the perfect shadowbox display....

Keep those newspaper clippings out of the scrapbook and get them on the wall. Whether it's your personal achievements, the history of your business, or national news, reflecting on the past can drive your success in the future.

A client recently brought us multiple pieces of textile fiber artwork from Afghanistan. Not only does framing the pieces allows the collection to be viewed easily together, but our archival materials and process helps protect them from damage.  

VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT IDEA 3D greeting cards have been all the rage for a few years now, but what do you do with them once the occasion is over? If you are like me, you can't bear to throw those tokens of love into the trash and end up with drawer stuffed full of them....

Keepsakes from BlizzCon–an annual gaming convention held by Blizzard Entertainment. The matting perfectly compliments the subject. Black mat board with a blue core gives the illusion of glowing light. The rounded edges and general shape of the cutout under the main...

We were inspired by a mother of four that brought in mementos from a recent marathon for framing. Your accomplishments deserve recognition. Let us help you preserve the moment with custom shadowbox framing.

Shadowbox framing of an antique fishing lure collection. Do you have a collection you'd like framed? Let us know. We we will figure out the how.

Thank you for your service. If you are active or former military, police or firefighter, please ask us about a discount on your framing needs.           .  

Once upon a time, this tiara crowned a beauty queen. The memory of that moment lives on with this carefully crafted shadowbox frame to protect it. This project presented a unique challenge due to the depth of the crown. We stacked two frames to accommodate it along...

Think outside the box when it comes to what you have custom framed. Frame what has meaning for you. Stop by or call and schedule an appointment at our Dallas Art Gallery and Framing Shop to discuss your custom framing project.     .  

Need something BIG framed? No problem. ...and this Back The Blue flag isn't even the largest object we have custom framed. In the Dallas Fort Worth area, we are your custom and archival framing experts.     .  

Additional uses for disposable masks... a unique canvas for artwork. The 2020-2021 pandemic will be remembered for generations to come for how it  changed our lives. This COVID mask with original art on it was brought in by a client for framing and we thought it a...

Generational Violin This shadowbox celebrates the importance of music for this family. The violin has been handed down through multiple generations and photos of each family member who played have been included. At Dutch Art Gallery, we are highly experienced in...

Prized Possessions We recently shadowbox framed this hand-sewn boys outfit dated 1870 from the state of Virginia. The photo below shows a close up of the wear and damage it had sustained over the years. Now this piece of history can be protected and displayed. At...

Prized Possessions This 5 foot, 48-star American flag flew over the USS LST 798 tank landing ship from April 8th to June 13th, 1945. Carefully stitched to the backing, the flag can be removed from the frame with no damage to the flag itself. At Dutch Art Gallery, we...

Filled with memories and love, these stockings from Christmas past come alive again when hung on your walls. Bring us your Christmas memories for shadowbox framing to display and to protect for future generations.

A gift from your well traveled favorite aunt or maybe you are the 'Auntie Mame' of the family. Whatever the story, we'll help you take those beloved objects and create the perfect shadowbox to display them. Framed to protect, without damaging, those memories.

The artist's palette. The artist's soul. What wondrous works were created from the now dried paint as the brush danced across its surface. This palette belonged to the grandmother of our client. What a wonderful and unique way to remember her. Certain objects often...

Civil War relics passed down through the years. We aren't privy to the specific family history, but we can tell you that the top item is a Union soldier's buckle, followed by a bullet, and the key to the figure eight handcuffs below them. All shadowboxes are framed in...

Porsche's long and storied racing heritage is the envy of most auto manufacturers. Porsche cars have won an estimated 24,000 auto races around the world, including more than 50 class wins at Le Mans. This shadowbox project is an homage to this iconic sports car. Are...

We recently had the pleasure of framing this golf glove signed by PGA Tour golfer Scottie Scheffler. Though born in New Jersey, Scheffler moved to Dallas at a young age playing golf at Highland Park High School and later at the University of Texas, so he's very much a...

Another happy customer. Our Custom Framing Guru, Nic Massar designed and built this locking gun case for our client. Make sure to scroll through the images. Our client sent a photo of it hanging in his home on his "Western Wall". . We mean it when we say we can frame...

Thank you for your service. A heartfelt sentiment from everyone Dutch Art Gallery to all who have served. You have our respect. Let us know if you are a current or past member of the military for a discount on custom framing.

Sports Jerseys are a popular custom shadowbox item for a reason. They'll never go out of style and they look great in your game room, home theater room or man/woman cave. Signed jerseys from sports icons are great, but doesn't your own up and coming sports star...

Our very own custom framing guru, Nic Massar, "engineering and stitching" Trophy Buckles for a custom shadowbox for Jack Birdsong; who is not only the owner of Birdsong Electric, but a competitive team roper. The finish project highlights his competitive achievements....

This beautiful Navajo weaving depicting female Yei figures deserves to be prominently displayed and in this setting, it pulls the room together for a look that is straight out of an interior design magazine. Our Dutch Art Gallery team will shadowbox frame your most...

This circa 1880s J.M. Martin .30 cal Derringer is truly a piece of history. Instead of hidden away or collecting dust on a shelf, have your favorite objects framed archivally to display and protect them for years to come.  

These signed team jerseys are always fun to frame and make a statement in any game room, sports room or man cave!. Come by the Dutch Art Gallery and get yours framed today and preserve them forever.  

Arrowheads can teach us about the earliest history of Texas' human inhabitants dating back as far as 16,000 years. If you've had the pleasure of finding one, you know the excitement it brings holding a piece of history and imagining the lives of the people who created...

Here are photos of another recent custom shadowbox framing project that Nic Massar completed of three beautiful Native American feather fans. Nic now has an instagram feed "customframingguru" so you can follow along and get behind-the-scenes shots of all the...

SWIM. 2.4-mile swim BIKE. 112-mile course RUN. 26.2-mile marathon Completing an IRONMAN is a feat worth celebrating. We’ve created a custom shadowbox featuring photos, individual scoring sheet, finisher medal and competition number for this client to showcase his...