Framed By Jo

13/10/2025

There are some great pieces up for grabs at the Spotwood Collage silent auction - including a gorgeous Kevin Betteridge print framed by yours truely…. Check it out, and support local!

Our Silent Auction is going LIVE on the 16th of October 🎉

Bidding is easy & online – just scan the QR code on the poster or visit our website to join in the fun.
Check the poster for full details – QR code & website link make it simple to start bidding
https://www.32auctions.com/SpotswoodSpanishTrip

08/09/2025

Unfortunately I won’t be in my workshop today as advertised as my boy is sick, back in Thursday 9.30 & Saturday to make up time. Apologies for any inconvenience

23/05/2025

Finally made my way down to to check out the work of Isaac & Erika…. 2 very diverse styles, both very talented artists! How cool to have one (or more!) of these pieces in your home….

14/05/2025

I’ve been framing a few beauties from local artist Isaac Petersen lately, in the lead up to his new show with wife - Erika Petersen at Cylinder. What a talented duo! Well worth a nosey if you’re in the area

10/02/2025

Thanks again to the talented Antill Photography who snapped this beauty of me & my fam, finally framed and ready for our wall 💙

20/01/2025

just got back from a fantastic solo show in ChCh…. Check out his new works here https://thecentral.co.nz/artists/193-jordan-barnes/works/

Thanks Jordan for trusting me with your framing! Loving this clever new series

Works by Jordan Barnes: After Rothko, 2024 , In a World of Ambiguity, 2024 , Intrusions, 2024 , Safe and Sound, 2024 , Sleep, 2024 , The Romantic (Modern Love), 2024 , The Scientist (And The Abyss), 2024 , White Noise, 2024

19/09/2024

Shout out to Maryann design for revamping my entrance pots, what a difference! No more “pokey” yuccas. Welcome to Framed By Jo☺️🪴

05/09/2024

Love seeing a finished product in its new home! Thankyou for sharing 💚

Sometimes I stand in line at the supermarket and wonder about the person in front ... What do they look like on the inside - not in terms of fleshy tissue, and muscle sinew, but are they filled with pink splotchy happiness, have they managed to settle the scratchy orange trauma today, is that a hint of a pure free soul - shining brightly in leopard spots.....

This stunning work by is available at the fantastic in

02/09/2024

If you have an idea for a commissioned work contact local artist barnes - he can pretty much do anything at any scale! I framed this a few weeks ago and now it’s sitting happily in its home in Cambridge. Stunning work Jordan : Happy Family ⭐️

28/08/2024

Good morning, my workshop will be closed today as I’m home with a sick child, back in tomorrow from 9.30am to make up the time! Sorry for any inconvenience.

25/08/2024

A cool collective of local art mixed in with delicious coffee, head down to the exhibition Industry coffee house on King st, NP 👌

22/08/2024

I’d recommend getting down to Vintage Coffeehouse on king street to check out this exhibition of fantastic local artists, all in support of mental health charities around Taranaki. We have a tonne of brilliant artists in our midst - all under one roof! Fantastic effort