Whitney Aldrich, Owner

Whitney is a graduate of Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati's Design, Art, Architecture, & Planning (DAAP) program. Her personal work is a mix of ceramics and assemblage. In 2013, she purchased Axel's Frame Shop & Gallery as a way to bring an art gallery to Waterbury while still supporting the custom framing service. Before this, Whitney spent the previous 10 years as a graphic designer (freelance and in-house) with an interest in marketing. This solid foundation of fine art, color, composition, and more, creates a uniquely qualified partner in your quest to custom picture framing!

Kasey Loyer, Manager

Kasey is an oil painter and independent curator living in South Burlington, Vermont. She has a Bachelors degree in Visual Art from Naropa University in Boulder CO. Her work is inspired by a deep connection to nature. The  atmospheric color fields with a focus on live forms found in nature show a sensitivity towards all natural life and shines a spotlight on even the smallest twig. Artists such as Vija Celmins, Peter Doig and Andrew Wyeth inspire her artistic style.

Kasey has played a pivotal role at Axel's since October 2015. From ideation of eye catching window displays to creating custom frame finishes, Kasey is an indispensable member of our team. She is our best resource for design and current trends making her another uniquely qualified partner in your custom picture framing journey!

Leigh-Ann Ravelin, Framer

Leigh-Ann swears that in her next life, she’ll be an artist. While she didn’t study Art History or Studio Arts in college, she certainly appreciates being around the art within Axel’s. Leigh-Ann builds your custom frames and lovingly fits your precious piece within it. Her resourceful thinking and strong compassion makes her a hard working and valuable member of our team. Leigh-Ann joined Axel’s in October 2018. 

Axel Stohlberg, Namesake

Axel Stohlberg started Axel's Frame Shop & Gallery in 1983. While he may have retired in 2013 to focus on his own artwork and to live life to it's fullest, you will occasionally see him at events and helping out in a pinch. Axel is one of our biggest supporters and we couldn't do all this without him. His legacy and spirit will long live and we are proud to carry his name for years to come. See his recent work and stay in touch by contacting him through his website.