About Us

Locally owned and operated in San Marcos California, A Frame of Art is dedicated to providing you with a level of service that is unmatched. Our attention to detail and eye for design ensure an enjoyable design experience.  We have been providing custom picture framing and art restoration from coast to coast.  A second generation of artisans are now in training to ensure a continuous level of quality and craftsmanship.

 

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IN MEMORIUM
From Helen Tjaden:
”It is with the deepest sorrow that I write this. Richard passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He lived his whole life with passion and determination. He viewed obstacles as just another challenge to conquer. He was a family man and saw his family and friends as people to celebrate and protect. He had a generous heart and wouldn’t hesitate to give the shirt off his back. He knew how to make you smile and always seemed prepared with a joke up his sleeve. Though we will miss him greatly, we can all celebrate a well-lived life.”
December 27, 1941 ~
December 31, 2023
Rest in Peace Richard
We Love You

RICHARD’S LEGACY
Coming from a family of artists and restorers, he has more than 50 years of experience in the picture-framing industry. He specializes in art restoring with an attention to detail and perfection. Richard visualized and started A Frame of Art in 1989 in North San Diego with the goal of providing San Diego's premier framing design studio.   

helen tjaden

With over 25 years of frame design experience and a special expertise in design, color coordination and an eye for detail, Helen's primary passion is working with each client to design the perfect combination that resonates with the art but is exactly what the customer wants.

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ALaN TJADEN

Alan has been groomed to have all-around expertise in the art and framing business since he was a child. As a perfectionist, Alan specializes in the production and fabrication of frames with a zealous attention to detail and craftmanship.  

 
 
 

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