Multi-layer graphic illustrations

Abstract

The multi-layer graphic illustration includes a first frame coupled to a second frame. A background image is fastened to the first frame and a foreground image is coupled to the second frame and offset from the background image. In this regard, the multi-layer graphic illustration produces a three-dimensional image effect due to the offset nature of the background image relative to the foreground image as mounted to each respective frame.

1 . A multi-layer graphic illustration, comprising:
 a first frame;   a second frame associated with the first frame;   a background image fastened to the first frame; and   a foreground image coupled to the second frame and offset from the background image to produce a three-dimensional image effect.   
   
   
       2 . The graphic illustration of  claim 1 , wherein the foreground image is complementary to and substantially planar with the background image. 
   
   
       3 . The graphic illustration of  claim 1 , wherein the second frame couples to the inside of the first frame by friction fit or snap-tight fit. 
   
   
       4 . The graphic illustration of  claim 3 , wherein foreground image is disposed between the second frame and the first frame. 
   
   
       5 . The graphic illustration of  claim 1 , including a gap between the first frame and the second frame. 
   
   
       6 . The graphic illustration of  claim 5 , comprising a plurality of spacers for offsetting the first frame from the second frame to produce the gap. 
   
   
       7 . The graphic illustration of  claim 1 , wherein the background image mechanically or adhesively fastens to the first frame. 
   
   
       8 . The graphic illustration of  claim 1 , wherein the background image and the foreground image are substantially two-dimensional. 
   
   
       9 . The graphic illustration of  claim 1 , including a supplemental image coupled to the first frame and complementary to and offset from the background image and the foreground image. 
   
   
       10 . The graphic illustration of  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the background image, the foreground image or the supplemental image is substantially transparent. 
   
   
       11 . The graphic illustration of  claim 1 , wherein the background image or the foreground image comprise a painting or a photograph. 
   
   
       12 . The graphic illustration of  claim 1 , including a substantially transparent protective cover associated with the frames. 
   
   
       13 . The graphic illustration of  claim 12 , wherein the protective cover comprises glass or plastic. 
   
   
       14 . A multi-layer graphic illustration, comprising:
 a first frame;   a second frame associated with the first frame;   a gap between the first frame and the second frame;   a background image fastened to the first frame; and   a foreground image disposed between the first frame and the second frame and being complementary to, substantially planar with, and offset from the background image to produce a three-dimensional image effect, wherein the background image or the foreground image comprise a painting or a photograph.   
   
   
       15 . The graphic illustration of  claim 14 , comprising a plurality of spacers for offsetting the first frame from the second frame to produce the gap. 
   
   
       16 . The graphic illustration of  claim 14 , wherein the background image mechanically or adhesively fastens to the first frame. 
   
   
       17 . The graphic illustration of  claim 14 , wherein the background image and the foreground image are substantially two-dimensional. 
   
   
       18 . The graphic illustration of  claim 14 , including a supplemental image coupled to the first frame and complementary to and offset from the background image and the foreground image. 
   
   
       19 . The graphic illustration of  claim 18 , wherein a portion of the background image, the foreground image or the supplemental image is substantially transparent. 
   
   
       20 . The graphic illustration of  claim 14 , including a substantially transparent protective cover associated with the frames, wherein the protective cover comprises glass or plastic.