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Pope Francis Art Print

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Whispering Woods Gallery welcomes Pope Francis and all visitors to the Philadelphia area. We are delighted to offer an open edition print of Pope Francis by artist Nicholas Santoleri.

Pope Francis print by Nicholas Santoleri
Pope Francis, an open edition signed print by artist Nicholas Santleri.

Pope Francis Print – as he appeared in St. Peter’s Square in Rome this summer (2015). Pope Francis is probably one of the most photographed public figures in the world today. This pencil portrait and print captures the spirit of this holy man of the people who is an inspiration to many around the world.

The original pencil drawing was reproduced on acid free, 100lb. fine art paper with pigmented inks, and will last for generations. Each reproduction of “Pope Francis” the pencil drawing, is hand signed by the artist and can be custom framed.

  • The original pencil drawing was created in 2015
  • Each unframed print is $35 and is available custom framed
  • The print image size is 9.75 x 13 inches.
  • Matted, it measures 16 x 19 inches.  With a double conservation mat, it is $100
  • Matted and framed it is approximately $200, depending on the frame
  • Each print is hand signed, in pencil, by the artist

Please contact Sue at 215-364-4321 for more information

Pope Francis print framed
Pope Francis print framed by Whispering Woods Gallery, Holland, Pa.

A trip to the shore

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Recently I travelled to the Jersey shore and visited two homes in which I have done much custom framing.  I thought that you might like to take a look!  Click on the photo to view larger.

Matted VintagePostcards Make Great Gifts

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Here is a small sampling of some of our matted vintage postcards that we offer. They are creatively matted to fit 8×10 frames. Browse through hundreds at our shop or call Susan to see if we have your favorite. Do you need it shipped?  No problem, we are happy to frame, gift wrap and ship.

5×7’s: $15
8×10’s: $20

Twelve Years of Photos

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School Photos Framed
Twelve years of school photos is always an eye-catching project.

One of our favorite assignments at Whispering Woods Gallery is when we are asked to showcase 12 years of school photos.  This Newtown mom saw our Whispering Woods Gallery shop sample years ago and saved each wallet size photo for both her son and daughter.  This is a lovely display using a simple white mat with navy blue trim, which are the school’s colors.  A simple white frame with a beaded ornamentation frames the school photos.  A UV filtering glass by Tru Vue was used to help prevent fading over the years.  Not only do we think this is great design but the world wide framing community thought so too!  We are proud that we won a third place in the Larson Juhl Design Star contest in the Photographs catagory in January 2014 for a similar design for this graduate’s older brother.  Congratulations to the Class of 2015!

We won the Bucks Happening Contest!

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Thanks to all who voted for us in the Bucks Happening for best framer in Bucks County. We are happy to announce that for the third year in a row, we were the winner in the Picture Framing category. We truly appreciate you taking the time to vote and we thank Bucks Happening for being a part of our community.

Bucks Happening Picture Framing award to Whispering Woods Gallery
Thanks for your votes!

Enough with the Neckties!

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Framed vintage postcards for Father's Day.
How about something different for Dad this Father’s Day? He will love a framed vintage postcard that takes him back to fun times. The shore, the mountains, his favorite city…you name it and we can help.
Order early. Shipping is available.

A unique Mother’s Day gift

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Whispering Woods Gallery vintage postcards
Perfume, flowers and scarves are lovely, but why not give Mom something different this year? Take Mom back to a happy place from her youth. We have a large selection of her favorite places from the early 1900’s to the 1960’s.

Whispering Woods Galley is now on Instagram

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Whispering Woods Galley is now on Instagram.We would be honored if you follow Whispering Woods Gallery on Instagram. Check us out at WhisperingWoodsGallery.

Love Instagram? Of course we have Instagram frames! Sometimes photos are so special that you want to look at them always.  Free your photos from your Instagram account with a 5 x 5″ or an 8 x 8″ square photoframe.  Not the perfect fit? We can cut you a custom mat on our computerized mat cutter before you can say, “Instagram!” We have some frames in stock and over a thousand to special order from. It’s easy to find the perfect frame for your special mobile moment.

Instagram Frames
Whispering Woods Gallery offers Instagram frames.

Whispering Woods Gallery captures a First Place in Design Star 2015

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Whispering Woods Gallery won first place in the Textiles category at Design Star in Las Vegas January 26, 2015.

We are delighted to announce that Whispering Woods Gallery won first place in the Textiles category at the Design Star Competition hosted by Larson Juhl on January 26, 2015.  This competition gave framers the opportunity to showcase their design skills.  Framers entered by submitting digital photos of their entries in seven categories: Objects, Mirrors, Textiles, Documents, Art on Canvas, Art on Paper and Photography.

It was an exciting night at the West Coast Art and Frame Show in Las Vegas and hundreds from the international framing community were in attendance.  The event was emceed by Greg Perkins CPF, Marketing Manager for Larson Juhl and author of “Great Frame Design.”  Awards were given by Drew Van Pelt, CEO at Larson Juhl.  There were close to 900 entries internationally.

The winning framed textile piece by Whispering Woods Gallery was a blackwork stitchery stitched by Susan Gittlen MCPF and framed in Larson Juhl’s Marais line of moulding.  The piece was so popular at the shop that several customers stitched their own versions from the pattern. It is on display at the shop.

In 2014, Susan Gittlen of Whispering Woods Gallery captured two third place awards in the Photography and Documents categories.  She was also a judge in the Mirrors category for 2015.  A framed design specially designed by Susan for the event was displayed.

Whispering Woods Gallery is located in Holland, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.  Whispering Woods Gallery is a family owned and operated custom frame shop established in 1986 winning numerous framing design awards and employing the only Master Certified Picture Framer in the Philadelphia area.

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New in the Gallery! Solid Hardwood Frame Moulding made in Pennsylvania

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Solid hardwood frame moulding made in Pennsylvania

Whispering Woods Gallery is happy to announce that we’ve added a new moulding line to our diverse selection of frames.  We have new hardwood moulding from American Moulding out of Lake Ariel, PA.  Not only is the wood from Pennsylvania trees, but it is handcrafted here too.  There is a wide selection of oak, ash, and cherry in many different profiles and stains.  Also there are barnwood and pine mouldings too.  These frames work well with country or rustic items as well as with items needing simplicity.