Modern Custom Framing in San Francisco’s Castro Crafted with Care and Detail

At Underglass Framing, San Francisco’s trusted frame shop for over 40 years, we believe that even the simplest frame can carry the most meaning. This modern, museum-quality custom framing project for a beloved bulldog portrait shows how thoughtful design and conservation craftsmanship can turn personal art into something truly timeless. We used a clean white gallery-style frame with deep shadowbox walls to highlight every textured brushstroke, while ensuring the piece stays beautifully preserved for years to come.

Painted in textured strokes of brown, black, and white, the piece captures so much more than a dog - it’s personality, loyalty, and place at home. To honor that, we designed a clean, modern white gallery-style frame with matching shadowbox walls. This minimalist frame doesn’t compete with the art; it enhances it. The white interior walls echo the brightness of the frame, pulling your eyes inward, toward that sweet, soulful expression.

And like every project we do, it’s built with museum-quality materials like UV-filtering glass, acid-free backing, and archival methods that ensure the piece will look just as beautiful decades from now. Small details like this are what turn a frame into something lasting.

Because framing your art, whether it’s a dog portrait, a family photo, or a print from a favorite trip  isn’t just about what goes on the wall. It’s about what you want to see and remember every day.

At Underglass Framing in San Francisco, every project is personal — whether it’s a portrait of a favorite pet, a family photograph, or a cherished piece collected on your travels. We bring the same level of care, design sensitivity, and conservation expertise to every frame, ensuring your art not only looks its best but lasts for generations. Visit our Castro frame shop to see what thoughtful, custom framing can do for your most meaningful pieces — or start your design with us online today.