Business Details
Expert Picture Framing in Milton Keynes
Established nearly three decades ago, our business has become a trusted name in picture framing and art materials. Our team of Fine Art Trade Guild qualified framers brings together over 90 years of collective experience, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of craftsmanship. We specialise in conservation framing for valuable artworks, using museum-grade materials and techniques tailored to each client's needs. Our photo restoration service, led by expert Roy Lawrance, has revitalised thousands of treasured family photographs since its inception. As both a retail destination and service provider, we offer an extensive range of professional art supplies from leading brands like Winsor & Newton and Da Vinci.Our workshops house state-of-the-art equipment including computerised mount cutters, enabling creative presentation solutions for photographers and artists. We serve both individual customers and commercial clients across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, and Northamptonshire. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through our use of archival materials, UV-filtering glass, and cotton canvas for printing. With five qualified framers on staff, we handle everything from budget-friendly solutions to museum-standard conservation projects. Our dedication to customer satisfaction is reflected in our free expert advice policy and numerous testimonials praising our personalised service approach.
Services
Picture Framing
Photo Restoration
Art Materials
Canvas Printing
Memorabilia Framing
Painting Restoration
Photography Framing
Conservation Framing
Frame Repair
Mirror Resilvering
Highlights and features
- 30 years of specialist picture framing experience with qualified professionals
- Free expert advice from qualified Fine Art Trade Guild framers
- State-of-the-art equipment for precision mount cutting and presentation
- Specialist photo restoration service with digital enhancement capabilities
- Extensive range of professional art materials from trusted brands
Associations and certifications
- Fine Art Trade Guild
What people say
Personalised service
Business with heart
Exceeds expectations
Love coming into shop
100 mile round trip
Services
Picture Framing
Specialist picture framing for fine art originals and photographs using conservation-grade materials. Our qualified team employs museum-standard techniques for valuable artworks while offering budget-friendly options. Services include custom mount cutting, UV-filtering glass installation, and frame restoration for both individual and commercial clients.
Photo Restoration
Professional photo restoration service revitalising damaged family photographs. Using digital enhancement techniques, we repair faded details, restore colour depth, and reconstruct torn images. The service includes scanning, digital restoration, and archival printing with expert advice on future conservation methods.
Art Materials
Comprehensive range of professional art materials for all disciplines. Stocking leading brands like Winsor & Newton and Da Vinci, we offer oils, acrylics, watercolours, and specialist brushes. Our knowledgeable staff provides expert advice on materials suitable for both hobbyists and professional artists.
Canvas Printing
High-quality canvas printing service using lightfast pigment dyes on 415gsm cotton canvas. We produce gallery-wrapped prints up to 2.5 metres in length with professional finishing. The service includes image optimisation advice and various stretcher bar options for durable, museum-standard presentation.
Memorabilia Framing
Specialist framing for sports shirts, medals, and historical items using conservation techniques. We employ UV-filtering glass and museum-grade materials to protect valuable memorabilia. The service includes custom mounting solutions and presentation enhancement for both personal and commercial collections.
People
Neil Duguid
Proprietor
With over 30 years in the picture framing industry, Neil leads our team as Fine Art Trade Guild International Picture Framers Committee member. He oversees all conservation projects and ensures our workshops maintain the highest standards using traditional techniques combined with modern technology.
Roy Lawrance
Photo Restoration Specialist
Roy heads our photo restoration service, bringing ten years of expertise in digital image reconstruction. He specialises in repairing heavily damaged photographs while preserving their historical integrity, using advanced scanning and enhancement techniques to restore treasured family memories.
Questions
What picture framing services do you offer?
We provide conservation framing for valuable artworks, standard picture framing, and commercial framing solutions using museum-grade materials and qualified professionals.
Do you restore old photographs?
Yes, our specialist photo restoration service repairs damaged photographs using digital enhancement techniques, starting at £29 including scanning and archival printing.
What art materials are available?
We stock professional-grade oils, acrylics, watercolours, and brushes from brands like Winsor & Newton, Da Vinci, and Escoda for all artistic disciplines.
Can you frame sports memorabilia?
Yes, we specialise in sports shirt framing and memorabilia presentation using UV-filtering glass and conservation-grade materials, with prices starting at £99.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, and Northamptonshire, with customers travelling from further afield for our specialist conservation services.
Do you offer canvas printing?
Yes, we print high-quality images onto 415gsm cotton canvas using lightfast pigment dyes, with prices starting at £39.99 for gallery-wrapped finishes.
Reviews (7)
Christine Ayles
Aug 31, 2021
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We were very pleased with the picture that we had framed although it was a bit more than we were expecting to pay.
Pat Stafford
Jul 14, 2020
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Ive been a customer at Skills for a long time, and they have always delivered excellent service. Ive taken several rather unusual things in for framing over the years, and the expert advice given has always resulted in a stunning outcome. Id recommend them highly.
Tajinder Bhui
Jan 03, 2019
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Very professional, friendly and welcoming owner and staff. Wide range of materials at a reasonable price.
Anoushka Shah
Aug 09, 2018
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Fantastic endearing shop with some wonderful quality art materials on sale topped up with good service!
Dipesh Joshi
Jan 17, 2018
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Absolutely disgusting customer service. On sale over the telephone promised free delivery and for the canvas to be completed in 2-3 weeks. 10 weeks later the work is still incomplete with no delivery. After having no courtesy call or able to contact Perfect Picture (Northampton), I had to go to the store where Michelle was willing to provide a full refund. However 10 weeks later this wasnt fair or good treatment. Maybe it was because of the colour of my skin, or that Neil had messed her around. Either way, false promises and dishonest sales and no delivery. Legal proceedings to follow as my canvas
Ursula Lewis
Jul 02, 2017
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Love this little art shop. We always get our artwork framed here. Good selection of oil paints, affordable quality canvasses and a very sturdy easel. Staff very friendly and can order anything in that's not available in-store.
Catherine Scanlon
Nov 29, 2016
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Such a good experience here recently; given really good, sensitive advice about choice of frame, and even extra work done to remove a mark on the poster being framed. Thank you thank you!
