MEET AMY DOCKSTADER

Amy Dockstader graduated with a bachelors degree in Studio Art, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of New Hampshire, in 2002.

She started framing in 1999, began working at the Out Back in Durham, NH, in 2001, and has been running the frame shop full-time since graduation. Amy recently purchased the frame shop and changed its name to Amy's Frame Shop.

Dockstader has done framing for WHEB and been featured on the "Greg and the Morning Buzz" radio show. She also has strong relationships with the people of Durham, many of whom have been coming to Amy for years, and she does framing for several departments at the University of New Hampshire—including UNH Hockey.

"I have been an artist my entire life. I love learning new techniques and expanding on my designs, and go to as many framing seminars and workshops as I can," says Amy. "I encourage anyone who has never gotten their "something special" professionally framed to come in and start a project with me. It is a rewarding process to preserve memories, display accomplishments or have framing done to add beauty to your home or office."

In her free time, Amy enjoys painting. She lives in Dover, with her boyfriend, Scott, and two fat cats, Tobey and Leon.

Amy's Frame Shop is a member of the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA).