Village Artworks

Village Artworks Christopher Willett is a Bucks County,PA painter and gallery owner. among others. Willett paints in the tradition of the Bucks County Impressionists.

He has a family lineage dating back to ancestors who arrived in this country aboard the Mayflower and Victory, settling in Plymouth. In more recent history Willett artisans became known for their designs and beautiful works in stained glass that adorn the Bryn Athyn Cathedral in Bryn Athyn, PA. He is a descendant of famed artist Edward Hicks known for his work Peaceable Kingdom. He paints in oil a

nd watercolor. Compared to Edward Redfield both in subject and in style, Willett's paintings capture the villages and landscapes of Bucks County, PA. His early work is influenced by his friend and mentor,the late Andrew Wyeth. He is particularly known for his night snow scenes as well as his Native American paintings. Working from his studios in Lahaska and Plumsteadville, Chris captures the beauty and simplicity of an earlier time-horse drawn carriages, families working together, villages and farms, friends walking together. Chris attended Hartnell University and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art.He served in the U.S. Navy for six years aboard an aircraft and is a decorated veteran. His work is in corporate, museums and private collections.

09/17/2013

Did you splurge on a favorite painting while abroad, only to find on your return stateside that your souvenir had been damaged in transit? We will lovingly restore your treasured finds so that you can display them proudly in your home.

09/12/2013

Expert work is always worth a fair price and that includes restoration work on your treasured art work or family photo. The value comes in the long term durability of the fix and the fact that the work will be done to the highest possible standard.

09/10/2013

Fluctuations in humidity and temperature, pollution, and lighting are just a few of the environmental effects that can damage and disfigure artwork. We apply time-tested techniques and the latest modern tools to carefully restore your works of art.

09/05/2013

Many art restoration efforts uncover surprises. For centuries, restoration often involved the use of heavy over-painting, blocky patching and thick touch ups. Modern restoration techniques allow us to remove and undo those old, undesirable methods and reveal the beauty of the original work.

09/03/2013

In framing, ultraviolet blocking glass is a great way to preserve color fidelity. This is particularly true in the case of so-called fugitive colors: pigments and dyes that fade or change color when exposed to light and/or heat.

08/29/2013

Most old photographs brown or yellow with age. They can also easily become scratched, bent or torn. Let us show you how we can take your tattered and faded family snapshots and restore them to their original vibrancy for a new generation.

08/27/2013

A proper frame should not detract from the item it holds. If it is too large or ostentatious, it can make the picture seem cheap and ta**ry. Conversely, if it is too small or light, it can create a sense of flimsiness and inadequacy.

08/20/2013

There are two goals when it comes to art restoration. The restorer will employ treatment that is best for the immediate preservation of the painting, but also execute the work so that any future removal of their efforts can be accomplished without in any way endangering the original painting.

08/15/2013

Skills and equipment are both necessary aspects to doing a good job of restoring your favorite artwork or photo. That’s why professional restoration is always worth the price- especially since those memories and the value of the art work cannot be replaced after they are lost.

08/13/2013

Matting can be used as a means to create interesting patterns. Select a mat that covers the entire picture, and cut designs in key locations to reveal different concepts from the painting or picture. When you want a new look, insert new matting that has a different pattern.

08/08/2013

A general rule to consider when planning a mat for your art or photo is to never use a mat lighter, brighter or darker than the lightest, brightest, or darkest color of your art piece. Also, don’t use a foreign color, or a color that is not in the art piece.

08/06/2013

If you are framing a special photo such as a wedding photo, or framing a professional document, you should choose a frame that will be more prominent than the rest of the frames in your home, to highlight it’s importance.

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