Franklin Norwood began his career in 1967 as a printmaker specializing in copper-plate etchings, studying under Professor Charles Morgan at the University of Georgia. After relocating to Denver, he continued producing finely detailed etchings while teaching printmaking workshops focused on the art of etching.In 1977, drawn by his deep love for the Rocky Mountains, Norwood settled in Carbondale, a vibrant arts community nestled high in the Rockies near Aspen. In 1982, he and his wife, Sally, opened “The Framer” in the historic Dinkel Building. What began as a small upstairs frame shop soon evolved into “Main Street Gallery and The Framer,” eventually relocating to the prominent corner of 4th and Main in downtown Carbondale, where the gallery continues to thrive.For more than five decades, Norwood has refined his craft, building a devoted following for his whimsical, intricately rendered etchings in galleries across the country. Traditionally, he prints on fine white etching paper made in France. In recent years, he has begun enhancing select works with transparent watercolor, carefully applied to preserve and highlight the delicate etched lines beneath.Now retired from gallery ownership, Norwood devotes his time fully to designing, printing, and hand-finishing his original etchings. With the help of his talented daughter and son-in-law, he has launched this website to share his passion for the art of etching with longtime collectors and those discovering his work for the first time.

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