ABOUT ANDY SMITH
“Andy is an incredible craftsperson with an eye for beauty. I brought a poster in to be framed one day and Andy listened keenly to my desires for the final look. Together we chose a frame trim that suited the room and he even toned it to match the colours in the piece. The studio has a spacious and creative vibe and Andy is always playing a great selection of hypnotic focus beats - exactly the vibe I’m looking for when entering a maker’s space! Definitely get your pieces framed at Allen Gallery for a caring, compassionate, and inspired experience!”
A lifelong artist with a keen eye for detail and talent for finding beauty in the ordinary, Andy Norman Smith is the framing expert of Allen Gallery that customers confidently trust to deliver on their vision.
After working alongside Allen Gallery Framing’s previous owner Ed Hayes for nearly four years, Andy took a leap to acquire the business in October of 2022, and has been its sole owner since.
Prior to fine-tuning his framing skills at Allen Gallery, Andy Smith had routinely built custom cabinetry and furniture of sophisticated and diversified styles, allowing him to master the art of woodworking and joinery while becoming especially proficient at working with his hands.
Today, with nearly 10 years of experience meticulously crafting archival frames for art enthusiasts in Toronto and across the GTA, Andy has settled into a creative niche that enables him to combine his artful eye with his knowledge and experience in the world of framing.
When away from the workshop, Andy continues to live and breathe art in a variety of forms - including capturing everyday moments that surround him on the street through snapping striking images that have garnered him over 80,000 Instagram followers under the handle @andys_eyes.
When it comes to crafting your ideal frame, Andy isn’t simply the man for the job, but a lifelong artist that you can trust with your most cherished artwork.
Consult with Andy Smith about elevating your art with custom, acid-free gallery framing at Allen Gallery Framing in Leslieville today.