“Framing for Success” February 9, 2026
Bridget Hanley learned her passion for picture framing from her mentor Andrew Zupko, a former Navy surgeon who taught himself the trade to offset the cost of framing his daughter’s professional artworks. In 1993, his granddaughter came to Bridget to learn to ride horses.
Bridget coached and trained show horses and riders from her farm in Pennsylvania. But her side hustle of commissioned animal portraits was beginning to blossom and learning to frame her work was essential.
Bridget spent five years at The Great Frame Up, a successful franchise on the Main Line of Philadelphia, while honing her own business. Her reputation (and favorite things to frame) is specializing in shadowboxes- Military and sports memorabilia, horse show ribbons, awards and Heirloom preservation.
She retired from training show horses in 2017 and moved to Dunnellon FL. She rebuilt her studio on Lake Rousseau and also expanded her professional career as an artist. Her thirty plus years of experience reflects in her custom framing with unique designs and ideas for any framing project. Bridget is available for small repairs to full service custom work.
Visit Bridget at www.bridgethanleystudio.com. Or on Facebook and Instagram at Bridget Hanley Studio Email: bhstudio720@gmail.com
Framing for Success
You have created beautiful work but can’t seem to find the reason your art might not be selling as well as you like. Learn how good Framing can present your art and show off your best side!
In this presentation, Bridget Hanley will take her 35 years of picture framing experience to reveal some ideas to help you sell your work.
- Mats. Good matting and color schemes
- Glass. When and what to use, plexi also.
- Types of frames- metal, float frames, etc.
- Preparing art–adhesives, mounting, floating, dry mounting etc.
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