About Us

Elliot Kim leads Suwanee Frame & Art’s day-to-day operations, overseeing both the custom framing studio and the art gallery program. A lifelong art lover and collector, Elliot was drawn to framing after years of investing in artwork and discovering how the right design choices—mouldings, mat pairings, and thoughtful details—can make the frame part of the art itself. After stepping away from a career in the medical lab business, he found his path in framing and has been apprenticing hands-on for the past several months—quickly falling in love with the craft. Born and raised in Atlanta, Elliot has traveled extensively and brings a global perspective to the gallery, with a special pride in his Korean heritage. He holds a Management degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Isabella Martino is Suwanee Frame & Art’s Lead Framer and Gallery Associate, bringing six years of professional framing and gallery experience to the team. A painter and draftswoman based in Gainesville, Georgia, Isabella specializes in portraiture and is known for her careful attention to detail, rich use of color, and ability to capture not only a subject’s likeness, but their spirit. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from the University of North Georgia in 2019, with minors in Chemistry and Anthropology. In addition to her work in framing and the gallery, Isabella creates commissioned portraits, digital illustrations, murals, and personal works. She believes art is central to community because it reflects the culture, stories, and connections within it—a perspective she brings to both her own artistic practice and her work with customers, artists, and collectors.

Mary Beth Strawn oversees administration and directs our art classes and workshops programs, blending structure and creativity to make Suwanee Frame & Art a welcoming place to learn and grow. Her professional background is in Corporate Accounting & Finance, and she continues to work as a fractional CFO and financial consultant. Mary Beth earned her MBA from UNC Chapel Hill and is currently completing her Master of Accounting at UNC Chapel Hill, with plans to pursue her CPA license in 2027. She loves connecting people to the art world—encouraging new collectors, supporting emerging artists, and creating classes and events that make art feel approachable, exciting, and fun.

Ellie Valentin is Suwanee Frame & Art’s Creative Programs Manager, bringing her experience as a Gwinnett County-based illustrator, painter, and art educator to our classes, camps, and workshops. With a passion for helping students discover the joy of creating, Ellie develops engaging curriculum and teaches programs designed to build artistic skills, confidence, and creativity for students of all ages. In her role, she helps bring SFA’s creative education offerings to life—from class and camp programming to workshops, instructor coordination, and the welcoming on-site experience for every student who walks through our doors.

Her work reflects Suwanee Frame & Art’s belief that art should feel approachable, inspiring, and community-centered. Whether she is teaching a young beginner, guiding an adult student through a new medium, or developing fresh programming for the studio, Ellie brings warmth, imagination, and a genuine love of art education to everything she does.