Custom Picture Framer Awarded Popular Choice Ribbon

Providence, RI, October 31, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Andrew Langlois, a certified picture framer and co-owner of Get The Picture in Lincoln, RI, was awarded Popular Choice and Third Place in the New England Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) competition.

This is the sixth year in a row Langlois has placed in the annual competition, which selects the top three among entries submitted by New England's best framers. Winners of this regional competition are forwarded to the competition hosted by the national Professional Picture Framers Association. The piece will be judged at the national level, in February.

Andy's winning entry was in the NEPPFA's print competition, which requires all entrants to frame the same piece of artwork. The criteria for a winning entry includes strong visual impact, appropriate use of creative and design elements, techniques and materials used, and proper finishing.

Langlois received the professional designation of Certified Picture Framer from the Professional Picture Framers Association, the national trade association for professional, custom picture framers, art galleries, and framing and art manufacturers and distributors.

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