Meet our team
FastFrame Fine Art is built by a team of curators, creatives, and art lovers united by a shared passion for exceptional artwork. From discovering and curating new work to ensuring every detail is handled with care, our team is deeply involved at every step. We believe great art deserves both attention and intention—and that philosophy guides everything we do.
Director of Artist Relations
Samantha Lawson
Sam is based in London and has been an integral part of the team for over eight years. With a deep love for art and a keen curatorial eye, she leads artist onboarding and serves as the primary point of contact for artists working with FastFrame Fine Art. Samantha plays a key role in shaping collections, thoughtfully selecting pieces she knows will resonate with collectors. Her care, taste, and attention to detail are felt throughout the collection. When she’s not working closely with artists, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the countryside and getting cozy with a glass of wine and her much-loved furry friend.
Marketing Director
Matthew Strain
Matthew is based in Chicago and has been working with us for just under six years. As Marketing Director for FastFrame Fine Art, he leads brand marketing and oversees graphic design for the website, helping shape the visual identity of the site across every touchpoint. Matthew plays an active role in curating collections he’s genuinely drawn to, with a focus on selecting work he knows will resonate with clients. Outside of work, he is an artist who enjoys exploring various mediums, from figure drawing to abstract landscapes, and spends his free time biking and exploring Chicago’s ever-changing urban landscape.
Technology Director
Michael Bowman
Mike is based in Los Angeles and has served as Technology Director for FastFrame for over fifteen years. He played a key role in building the FastFrame Fine Art platform and continues to ensure the site and art listings run smoothly behind the scenes. Michael works closely with artists to support their presence on the platform, helping translate creative work into a seamless digital experience. In addition to his technical expertise, he is also a talented artist featured on FastFrame Fine Art. Outside of work, Mike enjoys music, playing his guitar, and exploring Southern California.
Senior Vice President
Michael Rogers
Michael is based in Los Angeles and has been part of the FastFrame team for over thirty years. With a strong creative sensibility and an exceptional eye for detail, he specializes in custom framing and framing design. In recent years as Senior Vice President of FastFrame, Michael helps ensure the company runs smoothly and supports the broader FastFrame Fine Art experience. He plays a key role in making sure our clients have access to a beautifully curated selection of frames and mats that both protect and elevate their artwork. Outside of work, Michael enjoys exploring art galleries around Los Angeles and spending time along the western coast of Mexico.
President and Founder
John Fletcher
John is based in London and is the founder of FastFrame, which he launched over forty years ago. A lifelong entrepreneur, John has spent decades building a business rooted in craftsmanship and creativity. In recent years, he sought to deepen FastFrame’s connection to the art world and expand support for working artists, leading to the launch of FastFrame Fine Art. As one of our main curators, John is deeply involved in artist support and care, always looking for meaningful ways to help artists thrive. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, spending time with animals, and playing soccer with friends—where he’s known as a reliable goalie.
A personal point of view
The following collections are thoughtfully curated by members of the FastFrame Fine Art team, reflecting their individual perspectives, personal tastes, and deep connection to the art they love. These selections offer insight into how we discover artwork and the care we take in choosing pieces we believe will truly resonate with collectors.
Director of Artist Relations
Samantha Lawson
Sam is based in London and has been an integral part of the team for over eight years. With a deep love for art and a keen curatorial eye, she leads artist onboarding and serves as the primary point of contact for artists working with FastFrame Fine Art. Sam plays a key role in shaping collections, thoughtfully selecting pieces she knows will resonate with collectors. Her care, taste, and attention to detail are felt throughout the collection. When she’s not working closely with artists, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the countryside and getting cozy with a glass of wine and her much-loved furry friend.
Marketing Director
Matthew Strain
Matthew is based in Chicago and has been working with us for just under six years. As Marketing Director for FastFrame Fine Art, he leads brand marketing and oversees graphic design for the website, helping shape the visual identity of the site across every touchpoint. Matthew plays an active role in curating collections he’s genuinely drawn to, with a focus on selecting work he knows will resonate with clients. Outside of work, he is an artist who enjoys exploring various mediums, from figure drawing to abstract landscapes, and spends his free time biking and exploring Chicago’s ever-changing urban landscape.
Technology Director
Michael Bowman
Mike is based in Los Angeles and has served as Technology Director for FastFrame for over fifteen years. He played a key role in building the FastFrame Fine Art platform and continues to ensure the site and art listings run smoothly behind the scenes. Mike works closely with artists to support their presence on the platform, helping translate creative work into a seamless digital experience. In addition to his technical expertise, he is also a talented artist featured on FastFrame Fine Art. Outside of work, Mike enjoys music, playing his guitar, and exploring Southern California.
Senior Vice President
Michael Rogers
Michael is based in Los Angeles and has been part of the FastFrame team for over thirty years. With a strong creative sensibility and an exceptional eye for detail, he specializes in custom framing and framing design. In recent years as Senior Vice President of FastFrame, Michael helps ensure the company runs smoothly and supports the broader FastFrame Fine Art experience. He plays a key role in making sure our clients have access to a beautifully curated selection of frames and mats that both protect and elevate their artwork. Outside of work, Michael enjoys exploring art galleries around Los Angeles and spending time along the western coast of Mexico.
President and Founder
John Fletcher
John is based in London and is the founder of FastFrame, which he launched over forty years ago. A lifelong entrepreneur, John has spent decades building a business rooted in craftsmanship and creativity. In recent years, he sought to deepen FastFrame’s connection to the art world and expand support for working artists, leading to the launch of FastFrame Fine Art. As one of our main curators, John is deeply involved in artist support and care, always looking for meaningful ways to help artists thrive. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, spending time with animals, and playing soccer with friends.
Curated by Sam
Black and white masterpieces
Curated by Matthew
Bold and vibrant
Art from our team
The Michael J Bowman Collection
Curated by Michael
Calming works
Curated by John
Statement pieces
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More about FastFrame Fine Art
FastFrame Fine Art was created from a simple belief: artists deserve thoughtful support, and collectors deserve a more personal way to discover and live with art. Building on FastFrame’s nearly forty-year legacy of craftsmanship and care, FastFrame Fine Art was launched to deepen the company’s connection to the art world and create a platform where artists and collectors are equally valued.
From the beginning, FastFrame Fine Art has been shaped by people who genuinely love art—curators, creatives, technologists, and framing experts who work closely with artists to present their work with intention. Every piece is carefully selected, every detail considered, and every artist relationship treated with respect and transparency.
Today, FastFrame Fine Art continues to grow as a curated destination for discovering exceptional work, guided by a team that believes great art is not just something you buy, but something you build a relationship with over time.