Founded by Steven & Susan Atlas in 1976, The Frame Maker, began as a small frame shop in National City. As the business grew moved from National City to San Diego proper. The business relocated to its current location in Mission Hills in 1999. Steve forged many successful relationships among skilled artisans, dynamic manufacturers, talented designers and exciting artists in San Diego. Steve officially retired in 2018 and after a battle with Alzheimer’s passed in 2023.
The Frame Maker is proud to have supported the art & design communities in San Diego over the last 50 years.
Samantha Atlas
Owner
A family operated business since 1976, Steve's daughter Samantha joined The Frame Maker part-time in 2005. Upon graduation from San Diego State University in 2008, Samantha took over managing day to day business activities. Samantha continued to take on more and more business duties as well as management of The Frame Maker building in 2016. Since 2018, Samantha proudly continues the family legacy of The Frame Maker as owner and operator.
Greg Strange
Lead Designer
Greg is The Frame Maker's lead designer and resident design authority. Greg has been working with the San Diego art and design community at The Frame Maker since 1980.
Jason Sherry
Lead Art Preparator & Custom Picture Framer
Jason joined The Frame Maker staff in 2001 and is our lead art preparator. A working artist with a degree in Fine Art from San Diego State University, Jason has exhibited his work in several San Diego galleries, most recently at Bread & Salt Gallery in Barrio Logan. You can currently find his work at The San Diego International Airport: Stereoscopic Photography.
Jenna Refuerzo
Custom & Production Picture Framer
Jenna is also a working artist with both a Studio Art and Art History degree from UC San Diego. She has most recently exhibited at Distinction Gallery in Escondido.
Ken Little
Custom Picture Framer
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