My journey into framing began over 19 years ago, straight after leaving school. I genuinely can’t believe it’s been that long.
I started working alongside my Dad — initially making a lot of cups of tea, and gradually learning the craft of picture framing by hand.
What started as a job quickly became something I genuinely loved. Over the years, I immersed myself in every part of the craft — from frame making and mount cutting to conservation, materials and design.
Nineteen years later, I’m still just as obsessed.
MY STORY.
Hi, I'm Lewis.
Founder • Designer • Picture Framer
19+ years in and I’m still obsessed.
FROM FAMILY HERITAGE TO FRAMING MY WAY.
I learnt from my Dad that craftsmanship isn't just about knowing how to make something well.
It's about taking pride in what you put your name to.
Nineteen years later, that's still the rule I work by. If I'm not proud enough to put my name to it, it isn't finished.
Along with knowing how to make a pretty good cup of tea.
LEARNT FROM
THE BEST.
IT'S ABOUT
TAKING PRIDE
IN WHAT YOU PUT YOUR NAME TO.
Thanks for everything Dad.
THEN CAME FINCH.
19 YEARS OF CRAFT. A COMPLETELY NEW WAY OF DOING IT.
After more than 17 years in the family framing business, I knew I wanted to create something of my own.
Keep the craftsmanship I'd grown up with — but rethink everything around it.
The design. The choice. The experience.
And let you see the possibilities before anything was made.
That became Framing by Finch.
I WANTED TO DO IT DIFFERENTLY.
NOT FOR THE SAKE OF IT. BETTER FOR YOU.
I wanted to keep the craftsmanship of traditional framing, but rethink the experience around it.
See the possibilities first.
Deal directly with me.
Collection and delivery included.
The craft stayed traditional. I changed everything around it.
— Lewis
FRAMING
MY WAY.
NO TEMPLATES.
NO DEFAULT ANSWERS.
NO “THAT'S HOW IT'S ALWAYS BEEN DONE.”
Every project starts with the piece itself.
I explore the frames, mounts, materials, colours and details that could make it extraordinary — then show you the possibilities.
Once we've found the one, I make it by hand.
DIFFERENT PIECE. DIFFERENT DESIGN. EVERY TIME.
For me, Framing by Finch is about seeing what something could be.
More visual. More creative. More personal.
And after 19 years, I still get excited by something I've never framed before.
YOUR PEICE.
MY DESIGN.
MADE FOR YOU.
So that's a little bit about me. Now I'd rather hear about you.
Send me a photo of what you've got.
Let's see what we can do with it.
- Lewis
Lewis Finch
Founder & Picture Framer