IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo Instructors
Portland OR
July 21-25, 2010 | | Total Teachers: 41 |
| Pam Aulson
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| Pam Aulson has been a faux finish artisan, muralist and professional stenciler since 1989 and has been a national member of SALI/IDAL since that time. She originally hails from Massachusetts where she learned to stencil in grammar school and has a deep love of historical stenciling. Her professional work specializes in stenciled ceilings and floors as well as stenciled and hand-painted walls. She has participated in several Designer Showcases on Long Island, NY working closely with an Interior Designer. From 1988-present time Pam has had her own retail shop, Patch as Patch Can, selling a wide range of stencils and teaching stenciling and faux finish classes. Throughout her artistic career, Pam has shared much of her knowledge by also teaching Adult Education classes and workshops at libraries and for both the Sound to Sea and Gold Coast Artisan chapter meetings. Pam was one of the founding members of Sound to Sea chapter and was the first president of Gold Coast Artisans. Presently she is the president of Gold Coast Artisans chapter. She has attended 16 of the national Conventions where she taken classes and has gained new skills and kept up with new products and techniques.
Pam holds a Master of Art Degree from CW Post, Long Island University, a BS in Home Economics from Drexel University. Pam worked in the home sewing industry for many years developing educational materials, filmstrips and printed materials. She has also self-published several best-selling craft books and has appeared on local television shows across the country. She is the mother of five children, is married and lives in Long Island New York. Contact Pam at 516-692-7792 (cell) or 516-671-7342 85 Highland Rd., Glen Cove, NY 11542 pamaulson@aol.com Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
T118-Stenciled Floors w/Perfect Mitered Corners
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Susan Bickford
Susan Bickford Singing Walls
www.singingwalls.com
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| Susan Bickford, owner and principal artist of Susan Bickford Singing Walls, Nashville, TN, started her business in 1999 after a long detour into the world of corporate government and public affairs. Bickford studied Fine Arts and Business at Austin Peay State University graduating Magna Cum Laude from TSU with a BBA in Finance and Economics in 1992. When she had the chance to return to her roots and start her own decorative arts business, she tapped into her business experience and knowledge of finance and economics developing an automated system to track job costs and efficiently develop estimates. Through the years, Bickford refined and expanded her spreadsheet program into an automated Excel workbook template that encompasses multiple estimators, job summaries, automated proposals and invoices, overhead worksheets and break-even analysis, among other tools, that she now uses to educate and make life easier for other decorative artists. “The Client Workbook” is designed specifically for artists by an artist. In addition to having a thriving business “on the wall”, she now shares her business knowledge with the decorative painting industry, offering classes across the country in Pricing and Estimating.
Susan received the 2004 Fauxcademy Level II Platinum Trophy Award for Best Venetian Plaster, Veneziano or Marmorino Decorative Finish Project. Her finishes were featured in the custom home that won the 2005 Golden Aurora Award, a competition presented by the Southeast Building Conference recognizing excellence in design and construction. Susan is a member of the International Decorative Artisans League and member of the Atrium Chapter. She enjoys giving back to the industry through her participation in Sisters Hands Decorative Artists Consortium and serving as moderator on Murals Plus. Susan regularly collaborates with other artists both locally and nationally. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
S619-Transitional Temptations
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Rita Broughton
Rita Broughton Decorative Art Studio
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| From a very early age, Rita Broughton always found herself creating art. Her first formal training began in High School and led her to win a scholarship art class at the renowned Brooklyn Museum’s Art School. She received her degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology and studied at the Art Student’s League and the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Her early career focused on commercial art and she was the Associate Art Director of Parents Magazine from 1985 to 1987. After her children where born she realized her one true passion has always been painting, not only canvas, but walls and everything in between. For the last twenty-two years Rita has created elegant and unique finishes interpreting her client’s special decorating needs. As an expert in the field of trompe l’ oeil, she uses paint to create stone and wood so life like that one can’t tell if it’s real or faux. Rita’s artwork has been included in various shows throughout New York City and Long Island. She holds the award of excellence from her exhibit in the Cork Gallery at Lincoln Center and her artwork and decorative painting was the focus of a solo show at Saks Fifth Avenue in 2003. She has participated in several Long Island Designer Show House’s starting with Oheka in 1999 and most recently LaSelva a Gold Coast Mansion in Upper Brookville. Her decorative work on canvas, walls, and furniture have appeared in House, The Decorative Painter, The Decorative Artist and The Faux Finisher magazines and her original artwork is printed on tiles and consumer goods in the United States and Europe. Rita Broughton Decorative Art Studio www.rbartstudio.com
Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
SN103-Pietra dura Faux Panel
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Tammy & Brian Burleigh
House of Faux
www.visithouseoffaux.com
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| Tammy, owner of House of Faux LLC, took her first decorative painting class in 1985 and knew she had found her life’s passion. After painting and teaching small projects, she decided to turn her attention to larger surfaces and commissions. With 22 years of field experience in faux and decorative painting, she is still excited to find new and different methods of painting as well as teaching. Throughout their career, their work has garnered many awards including two top trophies at the 2006 ‘Fauxcademy of Faux and Decorative Awards’. Recently featured in the American Painting Contractor magazine, they were honored to be chosen as one of six ‘TOP JOB’ winners throughout the country. Also in 2007, they won first prize in the 3M Blue Tape contest held nationally. Brian and Tammy’s teaching will entertain you and their hope is to start you thinking differently. They live and teach by the phrase ‘WHAT IF?’ Their hope is that you, too, will allow this phrase to become part of your life, but most importantly, do what you love, love what you do and have FUN! Please visit us at www.visithouseoffaux.com to learn more about the classes we will be teaching at this years IDAL Convention and to see some of the sample boards you will be adding to your portfolio. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
T613-Commercial Appeal
T619-Dueling Trowels- Troweling for Change?
S620-Metal Storm
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| Jennifer Carrasco
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| After 23 years of teaching art and exhibiting her paintings in galleries ranging from Manila Philippines to Atlanta Georgia, Jennifer Carrasco had her first experience with decorative art when she repainted 58 wooden antique carrousel animals in Spokane, Washington. More commissions followed, and by 1992 Jennifer had become an established figure in decorative painting, designing and executing everything from logos and illustrations for businesses to trompe l’oeil residential murals and murals on all the walls and ceilings of a 30’ x 40’ ballroom. Over the past few years she has done and continues to do murals for Tommy Bahama stores in the US and abroad. In 2005 Carrasco was chosen to do the Easter Egg poster for the White House. Currently, she is working on several projects for clients on the architectural finishes of Seattle Architectural Finishes Studio, where she is teaching mural and fresco painting. Carrasco graduated with a BA in art and teaching from Washington State University and did graduate work at the University of Washington as well as attending two years of graphic technology, design and illustration at Seattle Central Community College. In the 60’s, she worked as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines and remained in the country for 16 years, painting and teaching art. From 1986 to 1996, Jennifer was an NEA artist in residence in five different states and traveled in Japan and Korea as an artist in residence in US overseas schools. Since the early nineties she has managed her own decorative painting and mural business in Seattle. Jennifer Carrasco has combined personal interpretation, painstaking historical research and period details into an innovative series of murals and decorative projects in private residences and commercial establishments from Hawaii to Dubai. Each of her projects have been an adventure, a collaboration where she works with clients to create unique and beautiful visual environments. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
S213-Hiding the Hideous/Roclon Panels, Easy Solutions
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Laine Discepoli
Miss Elaineous Studio
www.misselaineous.net
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| Laine Discepoli has been painting for as long as she can remember. After earning a marketing degree from Bentley College in Boston, she went on to enjoy a 15 year career in Advertising. However, her passion was truly in the arts and she spent free time experimenting with paint on walls and handmade crafts as Miss Elaineous "just for fun." When the fun showed promise of big business, she made it official in 2000 and never looked back on corporate life. Laine and business partner/husband John then fulfilled a life long dream of opening a studio in 2004. Her teaching theme would be considered "empowerment" and believes that with true passion - great art can be achieved (the skills and techniques can be learned!) Classes are informative and entertaining covering special interest finishes, business, product knowledge and more. Miss Elaineous is an Adicolor and Proceed System boutique offering a variety of tools for the discriminating finisher.
Laine uses her business savvy and marketing background as the power behind her artistic passion. As a busy mother of 14 year old twins, she understands the struggle that so many finishers have balancing family and faux. She speaks freely about tricks and tools of the trade that experience has taught her - from products to techniques to time management. She is down to earth, intensely creative and believes that "we create our own luck", as supported by her success. She built her business from the ground up and within only five years, replaced her corporate salary. In addition to her own studio, Laine has been an invited teacher at various decorative painting forums including SALI (now IDAL), The Decorative Arts Show and classes at Master Finishing Studio in Houston, TX.
Miss Elaineous has consistently won 1st and 2nd place awards annually at the Cincinnati Homearama since 2002. Laine's work has been featured in numerous newspaper and magazine articles including "Housetrends", and most recently she was selected as a contributor in Designer Faux Finishing, the new book by Victor DiMasi. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
F603-Practical Magic
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Cindy Everett
Designer Faux Finishes
www.designerfauxfinishes.com
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| Cindy Everett, of Olive Branch, MS owns and operates Designer Faux Finishes Studio. Cindy took her business full-time in 2000, and strives to stay on the cutting edge of new products and techniques. From her studio, she has developed many of her own custom furniture finishes. Through creative experimentation, Cindy has taken her original furniture finishes and applied them to cabinetry. She is at the top of her game, is considered the "Cabinet Queen" among her peers in the industry and is highly sought after by her clientele. Though Cindy initially pursued a career in the accounting field, she gave up her executive career to pursue her true passion and devote herself full time to her love of art. Her interest in decorative arts began at a very young age. She was only 12 when she was commissioned to paint animated doughnut people on the glass façade of a local doughnut shop. In her early twenties she owned and operated a part-time arts and crafts business with her mother creating hand-painted clothing and home decor. It was then that Cindy started re-vamping old garage sale furniture finds. Cindy has combined her love of painted furniture with a successful career as a faux finish artist, decorator, entrepreneur and teacher, specializing in furniture finishing and kitchen cabinet remodeling. Cindy has trained extensively with industry masters throughout her faux career.
Cindy is a member of the International Decorative Artisans League, The Atrium Online, Sisters Hands Decorative Artists Consortium, as well as serving as a moderator on Murals Plus, the internet's most active decorative arts message board. She won Best of Show at the 2002 Mid South Living Home & Garden Show. Cindy regularly collaborates with other artisans both locally and nationally. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
S510-Funky Furniture Finishes
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Pierre Finkelstein
Pierre Finkelstein Institute
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| Mr. Finkelstein, who is the owner and principal painter at Grand Illusion Decorative Painting, Inc., is recognized worldwide as a superior craftsman and master in the art of faux painting. He specializes in high-end residential and museum work.
He creates photo realistic faux finishes, faux marble and faux wood, intricate glazing, 18th and 19th Century patinas, gilding, handmade plaster finishes, handpainted ornamentation, custom-cut stenciling and architectural trompe l'oeil for internationally acclaimed interior designers and architects. His field of expertise is a recreation of 18th and 19th Century period rooms. He also works as a consultant on extensive projects, recommending and writing recipes for different finishes.
Mr. Finkelstein started his career twenty three years ago as a sign painter. In 1986 he graduated from the Van Der Kelen Painting Institute in Brussels and was given a gold medal for his superior skills. In 1990 he was awarded the distinguished title of "Best Craftsman of France" for decorative painting by the French government and since has won numerous awards from the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America.
He runs and teaches a short-term successful program on high-end decorative painting twice a year in NYC at the Pierre Finkelstein Institute of Decorative Painting and is often a guest teacher and speaker at other schools throughout the United States.
He has authored two well-known books on decorative painting: Recipes for Surfaces, (Simon & Shuster) and The Art of Faux (Watson-Guptill). The latest book, The Art of Faux, is an excellent source on decorative finishes for designers and architects. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
T315-Money-Making Woodgraining
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Richard Fischer
Deco Illusions, LLC
www.decoillusions.com
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| Richard Fischer owns Deco Illusions based out of Fort Wayne, IN. He started in this trade 13 years ago and has been working to enrich his skill and background through classes, seminars and hands-on experience. His company is dedicated to residential and commercial faux finishes and stenciling with a concentration on Old World and historical finishes. Deco Illusions was recently featured in Business People Magazine of Northern Indiana. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
T610-Going Vertical With Decorative Concrete
S409-EZ-ONE, Artistry in Decorative Concrete Floors
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Susie Goldenberg
Paintin' The Town, Faux
www.paintinthetown.com
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| Susie Goldenberg started Paintin' the Town Faux in 1988 out of her love for the decorative arts and her natural flare for color and design. An art major and graduate of Ohio University, she has studied with master decorative artists from around the world. A professional decorative artist and faux finisher, she teaches beginning to advanced classes at Paintin' the Town Faux from coast to coast. She has been featured on HGTV; in magazines including Better Homes and Gardens, Atlanta Home and Lifestyles and The Building Link among others; and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution; and in many show houses throughout Atlanta. She has featured columns in several decorative arts magazines. Susie is dedicated and committed to sharing her love of faux finishing with her students; helping clients enhance the beauty of their homes and businesses; and sharing her knowledge, experience and expertise to help others succeed in the decorative arts business. She has volunteered her creative services to the Make A Wish Foundation, World Mission and Habitat for Humanity. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
S418-Countertop Finishes That Sell
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Joe Greco
Tradetec International, Inc.
www.totemacademy.com
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| As a Graduate of Architectural Design Technology in 1986, Joe had the opportunity to design and build many retail spaces and developed design concepts for major retailers in North America. With over 10 years of interior design and project management, the exploration of Italian plasters and creation of synthetic products became his North American passion from 1990 through to 2005. As the founder of ADICOLOR INC. (Canada), Joe worked in conjunction with the Italian partners ADICOLOR srl to build and create one of the first truly Italian Paint companies in Canada and United States. In 2006 he embarked in a new endeavor becoming Totems Coatings' New Technical Analyst and educator. His many years of experience gave him the qualification to become part of an incredible team of devoted visionaries that have, through Totem Coatings, blueprinted a new way of life. Green plasters and paint, with 0 VOC’s, is the Totem Coatings direction. With over hundreds of students from North America, Europe and most recently teaching in the Middle East, their education programs have proven much success. Allowing the students to think OUTSIDE the box of application connects Joe and them to new levels of energy. Joe believes that as our world evolves with educated contractors, artists and designers, the knowledge of toxic chemicals brings Totem Coatings to the cutting edge. They bring the latest in technology and simplicity and make artists' work time- and cost-efficient with style. He is proud to serve Totem Coatings through his industry experience. Knowledge is our strength in believing that we never stop learning ... “Green” is now our trend ... The intellectual tools critical to shaping a better business! A true manufacturer of earth friendly coatings, TOTEM COATINGS, a brand created by TRADETEC INTERNATIONAL serves a global universe with Made in Canada products. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
SN606-Totem Retro
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Mindy Harrell
Faux Assured Studio
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| Mindy has been painting and drawing for most of her life and as a young child completed many gifted and talented programs. Holding a Bachelors of Science degree in Art, Mindy has studied various mediums and techniques inspired from the artists of "yester-year." Her artistic quest ultimately led to the world of decorative painting where a fire was ignited and a new found passion was born!
As an artist, her large scale commercial murals gained recognition and ultimately led to bigger and more advanced jobs. Mindy expanded her training and studied master level artistry with some of the top artisans in the country. Mindy credits her success to many artisans in the field who have helped cultivate her passion. Providing this same kind of support to other inspiring artists is Mindy's passion.
A huge part of her success is continuing to train and staying current on product advancements. Mindy and her team of artisans recently completed the "Ski Magazine" dream home, gaining world-wide recognition. Currently, Mindy has some of her custom art pieces on display in a gallery in California. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
S621-Wanna Learn the Two Step?
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Sheri Hoeger, CSA
Big Oak Arts/The Mad Stencilist
www.bigoakarts.com
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| Sheri Hoeger, aka The Mad Stencilist, has worked in the decorative painting field since 1988 focusing her custom work on residential interior decorative painting. She has embellished a wide variety of surfaces including hardwood floors, drapery fabric, tile, furniture, sisal rugs and (of course) walls. Her love of trompe l’oeil is apparent in her whimsical yet realistic mural work. Sheri continues to increase her knowledge of technique by exploring new mediums and by attending workshops taught by leaders in the decorative painting and fine art fields combining these new skills with her tried and true methods to bring her innovative artistic style to her painting projects. Sheri has produced Embellishments Stencils since 1993 which now features over 200 of her original stencil designs. From trompe l’oeil to farm animals, fruit garlands to flowers, these intricately cut, realistic designs are available for home or professional use. The Mad Stencilist also produces the SayWhat? custom cut lettering system for the application of letter perfect text on virtually any surface. Sheri is nationally known for her airbrush stenciling, and her work has influenced the use of this tool by custom Stencilers throughout the country. Sheri has taught workshops since 1993 including classes at the annual IDAL Convention. Her studio in Placerville can accommodate up to ten students. Sheri’s work and stencils have been featured in many home shows and national magazines such as Better Homes and Gardens Paint Décor, The Artistic Stenciler, Airbrush Action, Window & Wall Ideas, Romantic Homes, 1001 Decorating Ideas and Somerset Studio. Sheri contributed a chapter on airbrushing interiors to the Ultimate Airbrush Handbook by Pamela Shanteau. Her work is also featured in Stenciling Techniques by Jane Gauss, Trompe L’oeil Murals with Stencils by Melanie Royals, the Stamped and Stenciled Home by Doris Glovier and Stenciling for the First Time by Rebecca Carter. Sheri has appeared as a guest on television with Christopher Lowell and on the Carol Duvall Show. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
S104-Introduction to Airbrushing
S116-Airbrush Tips and Techniques
SN312-Painting Striped Drapery
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Nancy Jones, CST
ArtWorks!...Spokane INC
www.artworksspokane.com
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| With thirty+ (did I admit that!) years experience in all aspects of the decorative painting business including shop owner, retailer, teacher and custom decorative painter, Nancy Jones is a full time decorative painting instructor and custom faux finisher at her own studio/showroom, ArtWorks! ... Spokane. Nancy holds national certification from the International Decorative Artisans League (CS and CST) and the Paint & Decorating Retailers Association. In addition, ArtWorks!... Spokane is a teaching partner school of Royal Design Studio and Modello Designs featuring Extraordinary Stenciled Effects as well as a certified SkimStone, Granicrete and AuraStone training facility. Using her extensive training in the latest decorative painting techniques and products, Nancy and her team of trained decorative painters do custom faux finishes, designer plaster applications and decorative concrete finishes in residential and commercial settings. She is a member of the Society of Decorative Painters, IDAL and Emerald City Artisans and is a charter member of the Inland Northwest Decorative Artisans. She has taught decorative painting since 1985 and has taught at two community colleges as well as seven IDAL Conventions. Nancy was a featured artist at the 2008 World of Concrete exhibition in Las Vegas. She has served IDAL on the Education Committee and as National Teacher Chairman Nancy@ArtworksSpokane.com www.ArtworksSpokane.com Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
T512-Italian Inspired Furniture Finishes
S617-Contemporary Textures
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Georgina King
Van Gogh Art School
www.fakeit.ca
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| Georgina King of Benjamin Moore, is a Colour Consultant, Decorative Artist, Educator and Seminar Leader. She has previously taught at IDAL conventions and been featured extensively across Canada and the U.S. and China at conventions, trade shows, and on many T.V. and radio shows. Georgina is passionate about the ever-evolving paint and colour industry and loves to bring colour into her customers' and audiences' lives. Now working with Kathy van Gogh at Studio van Gogh in Vancouver, Georgina continues to promote the education of professional finishers, contractors, homeowners and schoolchildren. Sharing their years of knowledge is rewarding, exciting and fulfilling. Georgina and Kathy hope you enjoy their fun and educational class! Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
S103-Art as Feature Panels
S521-Backsplash in a Bag
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Rose Lazzaro
Avian Art Studio
www.avianartstudio.com
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| Rose Lazzaro is the founder and owner of Avian Art Studio located in Toronto, Canada. Rose and her husband Cesare have run a successful decorative art studio for the last 15 years and have enjoyed servicing clients in the art of Trompe L’oeil murals, children’s murals, faux finishes, marbling, wood graining and other specialty finishes.
Rose began her early art career soon after graduating from high school working for a graphic arts company in the Toronto area. The knowledge and experience she gained in the graphics trade eventually lead her to open her own graphics company specializing in product ad-mats for clients such as Shoppers Drug Mart, Howies, Coca Cola, McCains, General Foods, and other high profile clients. Rose also worked and collaborated with Ad Planner Corporation to produce the very first Product Illustration Clipart Catalogue in Canada.
Then in 1994 Rose was given her first mural commission which ignited the spark that set Rose’s passion for the decorative arts in motion and became a turning point in her career aspirations. Rose officially launched her new company, Avian Art Studio, in 1995 and continued to expand her knowledge base by taking various classes and seminars and to help expand her business.
Today, Rose is known extensively in the industry for her attention to detail and for creating unique and vibrant finishes that compete in this ever changing and competitive industry. Often times Rose enjoys the challenge of incorporating painted finishes and textures to surrounding walls to compliment her murals and to re-create period styles. Her love of the Renaissance and Old World themes is a popular focus in many of her paintings. At the same time she loves the challenge of new and fresh ideas to inspire the imagination.
Rose’s expertise also extends into the classroom and she has taught marbling and wood graining foundation courses in the past for Faux Depot. She is presently the director of education for Totem Academy where she teaches advanced classes and where she has implemented and created many new techniques with plaster and other mediums.
Rose’s work has adorned the walls of stately estate homes, hotels, restaurants and corporate clients and has been featured in various publications such as the Toronto Star, At Home Magazine, La Dolce Vita Magazine, ID Digest, Money Talks, The Vaughan Weekly and the Brampton Herald. She has had the privilege of working with designers, building contractors and architects both in Canada and the United States and is considered one of the best in her field. She now resides in Woodbridge, Ontario with husband Cesare and their three children, Daniela, Michael and Juliana. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
T601-Advanced Marbling with Lime and Synthetic Plaster
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Annie Lemarie
Main Street Arts, LLC
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| Annie Lemarié is the owner of Main Street Arts LLC, a decorative arts studio located in central Maryland. The company offers graining, marbling, glazed and plaster wall finishes, gilding, casting and murals, and often works in the exacting historic restoration arena. Annie trained in fine arts at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland, and has studied with several artists and studios in the U.S. Projects have been published in Elle Décor, numerous editions of Frederick Magazine, Washington Home and Garden magazine and the book The House that Faux Built. Since 1980, she has been providing custom decorative arts for interior designers, architects and private clients in the mid-Atlantic region and throughout the United States. Annie is currently a contractor for the National Park Service, working on paint restoration projects in historic structures on the Antietam National Battlefield. She also documents, researches and executes paint and plaster restorations, and designs period-appropriate finishes for numerous public and private historic homes and properties, including several properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Annie can be reached at Main Street Arts LLC, P.O. Box 672, Sharpsburg, MD 21782, at annie@mainstreetarts.com, or through www.mainstreetarts.com Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
SN815-Restoration Basics
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Gary Lord
Prismatic Painting Studio
www.prismaticpainting.com
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| Gary Lord is a master decorative artist, author, international teacher and television personality. Gary is also the owner of two nationally recognized companies, Gary Lord Wall Options and Prismatic Painting Studio. Wall Options, his residential and commercial faux finishing business, has won countless awards in faux finishing at various home shows around the city of Cincinnati. It was also honored with the best faux finisher in the nation award in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 by the Painting and Decorating Retailers of America and in 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2010 by American Painting Contractors. Through his company, Prismatic Painting Studio, he teaches nationally and internationally. In October 2010 he will be hosting his sixth international working tour which will take place in and around the beautiful region of Umbria, Italy. Gary has authored five books: “Great Paint Finishes for a Gorgeous Home”, “Marvelous Murals you can Paint”, “It’s Faux Easy”, "Painting Murals, Secrets for Success and his brand new book released in April of 2010 "Simply Creative Faux Finishes with Gary Lord. He offers these books along with a variety of faux finishing tools and supplies on his website at www.prismaticpainting.com. He also has an on-line education web site that teaches many of his award winning finishes at www.itsfauxeasy.com He has appeared on over 100 television shows demonstrating decorative finishes and has written numerous articles on decorative painting for national magazines. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
T614-Modern Designs
F704-How To Survive In Any Market
F805-How to Stay Creative
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Cindee Lundin
www.aenhancements.net
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| Cindee Lundin is the lead trainer and technical consultant for Architectural Enhancements LLC, Annandale, Minnesota. She also frequently works on assignments as a color consultant for commercial and residential builders and architects. Her passion for color and decorative art and her artistic flair are influenced by the years she spent painting large scale commissioned Trompe L'Oeil murals, refinishing fine furniture, faux finishing and doing high-end plastering. She has completed projects all around the US. Lundin successfully transferred these skills into her own thriving decorative concrete business, prior to joining Architectural Enhancements two years ago. Lundin has come full circle: starting as a classroom teacher, then studying fine art and working in decorative arts for fifteen years, crossing over to decorative concrete over seven years ago, and now returning to the classroom to teach decorative concrete techniques and methods for artisans and contractors. Professional credentials: Cindee Lundin holds an associates degree in education from Brainard College. While pursuing her studies in fine art at St Cloud State University, she participated in many workshops to study with many distinguished guest artists from around the world. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
S401-Decorative Concrete Overlayment
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Henri Menendez
Dehuelbes Designs, Inc.
www.dehuelbesdesigns.com
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| Born and raised in the NY/NJ area, in a family of artists, it was only natural that Henri Menendez follow the family tradition. Though Menendez studied at several colleges, he considers himself to be a ‘self-taught artist’. For the past 21 years, Henri Menendez has owned and operated DeHuelbes Designs, Inc. Mainly serving the metro-Atlanta area with decorative finishes, mural painting, and his specialty, cabinet finishes. The company name, “DeHuelbes” is an old family name from my mother’s side and refers to the area of Spain that the family originates. The name was chosen to pay homage to my mother to whom I owe my life and love for the arts. Menendez has taught at seven IDAL conventions since 2000, and is available to IDAL chapters as a guest teacher. Henri now divides his time between his art and his construction company, Bella Vista Construction LLC established in 2006. Building and renovating homes has created a new challenge as well as an opportunity to be involved in all phases of design with clients, assisting with everything from granite selections to fixtures and wall finishes. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
SN509-Cabinet Master
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Judy Minter
www.judyminter.com
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| Judy Minter works in a variety of media, including faux finishes, photography, Papier Mâché, painted ceramics and sterling silver jewelry. She earned BA and MA degrees in Art and photography from California State University, Long Beach, AA degrees in Interior Design and Architecture from College of DuPage, near Chicago, Illinois. Judy has been a photographer for McDonnell Douglass Corporation, Instructor of Photography at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and owned a working studio since 1982. She has taught workshops in faux and decorative painting in Northern California, Chicago, and the Inland Northwest. Philosophy: I am inspired by a quote from Danny Kaye: “Life is a huge canvas, and we should put as much color on it as possible.” My creations are usually whimsical and humorous, or technically inspiring. Although, I have resisted ‘agendas’ and my strong gravitation to portray animals whenever possible, empowers a conscious effort to support endeavors for their preservation. An opportunity to demonstrate my love of transforming synthetic materials into convincing natural stone is a challenge I find hard to resist. Awards, juried shows, publications include: Art on the Green Juried Art shows, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 “ Graffiti” painting: award, “100% natural” paper mache: award “ Tuscan Chef Tenors” Papier mache, Marble Gourd * “Singing between the Lines” Papier Mâché, purchase award, North Idaho College * “I will remember you”, photography * “Aurora” Papier Mâché: artist monetary award * “Adee and Lee the Spa Queens” Papier Mâché * “Mom likes me better. . . whatever”: Papier Mâché sculpture * “Road to Susan’s”: photography * “Quiet corner in Orleans”: photography 2008, 2009 Cheryl Burchell Gallery, featured artist April 2009 Sandpiper Gallery, Polson, Montana 2004 Excel Foundation “No Moose Left Behind” Public Art Project “Learn from Past Moostakes”, purchased by Coldwell Banker - Schneidmiller Realty A Dog in Art Exhibition Juried art show, Spokane Kennel Club, May 2002 First Place, Jewelry division Fourth Place, Painting division Faux Finishing Techniques Instruction Video, 1995 Photo on cover for novel Life is Goodbye, Life is Hello by Alla Campbell, 1982 Museum of Art, San Francisco Juried Show * “American Weaver” Watercolor transfer print, photography Fiesta de Artes, La Mirada Juried show, 1979, 1980 First Place color Photography, “Sunny” Cover Photo for University Magazine, Fall, 1979 Photographic Society of America touring exhibit Posterized B&W print “Renaissance Man” Library of Congress, 1975 Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
T603-Getting Plastered
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Helen Morris
The Stencil Library
www.stencil-library.com
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| Born in Singapore, Helen spent her childhood in various countries. She went to a proper English boarding school where she developed an inventive approach to art, drama and rule bending. She had decided that when she grew up she would either be a world famous movie star or a world famous fashion designer, but that was because she had never owned a stencil set as a child. If she had, it would not have taken twenty-eight years before Helen realized that she was going to be a stenciler. Her company, The Stencil Library, is twenty two years old this fall; it was by happy accident that Helen was there at the birth. She had just finished appearing in her first movie, the role was tiny but it was a good start. Stencils were far from her mind. Helen's husband was a graphic designer; he made and used stencils in his work. She made a chance discovery that the British public might be in need of his stencil designing skills, and it set them both on a new adventure. Their first 250 stencils were designed by Chips, Helen's husband. She hand cut every one of them with a surgical scalpel. The completed collection was brought to the public's attention by some wonderful praise in World of Interiors and Elle Decoration magazine, the two UK decorating bibles of the time. The demand for their style of stencils was higher than they had anticipated. In addition, publishers wanted them to stencil room sets for their books and magazines, customers wanted their homes stenciled, television programs wanted Helen to demonstrate what could be done with this wonder tool. People wanted to take classes. Helen had to learn to stencil. That was the beginning. Chips has now designed around four thousand stencils. Helen taught herself to stencil and has since shared her techniques with countless people through workshops, writing, lectures and television in both Europe and America. She is said to be a leading expert on her subject. The Stencil Library is now well respected worldwide, a tiny company with a big reputation. Helen will be delighted to share more of the story with you at Convention this year. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
T109-Persian Carpet Panels
SN116-Introduction to Stenciling
SN810-Double Vision
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| Stephane Nico
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| Stephane Nico began his career as a Decorative Artist in Paris, France 19 years ago. Originally from France, he relocated to the U.S. 9 years ago and opened Studio Nico in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. He has worked on many commercial & residential projects in Florida and the U.S.
In 2006 he began to formulate a line of Green Products, EcoPlaster, EcoWax & EcoPaste, along with importing Natural Earth Pigments direct from the French Quarries in Provence he launched Earth Colors Of Provence in the spring of 2007.
Stephane gives instructions on tinting ratios, mixing products, and application techniques, however, he encourages his students to customize finishes, innovate and make their own samples according to their skill level and creativity. He knows first-hand that no synthetic colors can match the organic vibrant colors of Natural Earth Pigments and once his students experience using them, they are hooked and never go back to synthetic again! He believes that anyone can render a multitude of high-end finishes with uncomplicated training and a simple line of products that are planet friendly. He teaches workshops at Earth Colors Of Provence Studio in Jacksonville Beach, Florida and throughout the U.S. info@ecoprovence.com www.earthcolorsofprovence.com Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
T602-Natural Earth Pigments & Multi-Layered EcoPlaster
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Jeff Raum
Jeff Raum Stencils
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| When Jeff Raum's kindergarten teacher wrote a note to his mom saying that he had talent and should be encouraged, he knew that he had found his calling. He won a national poster competition in first grade and three of his paintings were displayed at the Baltimore Museum of Art that same year. In eighth grade, he became the youngest person ever to win the National Plastercraft Competition. Jeff's long string of charmed art achievements came to an abrupt end when he was exposed to the college art arena. He was unhappy with how the professors looked down their noses at realism. He formed a professional fraternity, Alpha Gamma Tao and started student meetings to discuss what was needed for a satisfactory commercial design program. Jeff presented his findings to the dean and facility, and in his senior year, the new program was implemented. After he graduated with a B.F.A. in commercial design, the entire art faculty was fired. In 1983, Jeff began his career as a medical illustrator for hospitals. He soon tired of creating images of diseased organs and moved to Manhattan to work as a scenic artist for 3-D animated TV commercials, eventually being promoted to art director. When creating art to sell product grew tiring as well, he moved on to Broadway, spending three years as a make-up designer for the productions of I'm Not Rappaport and Into The Woods. Wanting to leave the frantic energy of New York behind, Jeff moved to Los Angeles. Unable to get into the scenic artists union, he began his own decorative painting business, Muracles. His clients include Gucci, the Las Vegas Hilton, the Luxor, and Macy's. In 1998, Jeff began his stencil line, Jeff Raum Stencils, after the overwhelming response of SALI members to an article in the Artistic Stenciler. Jan Dressler became familiar with Jeff's work and recommended him to appear on "The Christopher Lowell Show" and Jeff went on to appear in eight episodes. Jeff currently is a part-time instructor of Interior Design at Moorpark College. His work has been published in Better Homes and Gardens and Traditional Home magazines as well as an Italian book on stenciling. Jeff is featured in the book Mural Painting Secrets for Success by Gary Lord Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
S305-Statue in Niche
SN213-Oriental Crane
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Melanie Royals, CS
Modello Designs/Royal Design Studio
www.royaldesignstudio.com
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| A self-taught decorative artist and entrepreneur, Melanie Royals has developed a reputation as a leading innovator and educator in the art of stenciling and decorative painting through her company, Royal Design Studio. Melanie’s new company, Modello Designs, offers a revolutionary approach to the design and application of decorative pattern to all surfaces. Custom-designed and custom-sized, Modello decorative masking patterns are cut to order for use on all surfaces including walls, ceilings, wood, plaster, concrete and more.
As the founder and creative force behind Royal Design Studio and Modello Designs, Melanie shares her passion for paint and its exciting possibilities through television appearances, books, instructional videos, website and workshops offered throughout the country. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
S612-Profitable Patterned Plaster Finishes
SN810-Double Vision
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Lynne Rutter
www.lynnerutter.com
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| Lynne Rutter Murals and Decorative Painting www.lynnerutter.com
Decorative artist Lynne Rutter is on a mission to wipe out plain white ceilings and rescue banal interiors with beauty, color, and a little bit of gold leaf here and there! A widely recognized muralist with over 25 years of professional experience as a decorative painter, she runs a prosperous business based in San Francisco, with commissions throughout the U.S. Lynne studied architecture and design at the University of California at Berkeley, graduating with a degree in fine art. She furthered her training by working as a scenic artist, and by apprenticing with some of the leading decorative painters in the country. For over four years she managed a large successful mural studio, where she coordinated the production of commercial murals for national and international installations. In 1990, Lynne Rutter founded her own atelier, with a mission to "create custom fine art murals and super-fussy ornament, the kind you have to do by hand, and that you want to look at up-close" and she has since become well-known for her ornamental ceilings, fine art murals, chinoiserie, surreal-scale figurative murals, and a fearless use of color. Recent commissions include murals for two public libraries, the Westin St. Francis Hotel, and the home of Barbra Streisand.
Lynne's lifelong interest in period design led her to work on many important historic buildings and she has participated in the restoration of painted ornament in churches and civic buildings, as well as in Victorian and period-revival homes. Adorning a previously barren space with historic-inspired murals and ornament has become one of Lynne Rutter's signature looks, and her work has been featured in numerous national design magazines and books on interior design.
Throughout her career Lynne has taught workshops and trained apprentices, and has mentored many of her assistants into successful careers of their own. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
S102-Ornamental Borders
SN201-Painterly Cloud Ceilings
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Jean Sable
www.jean-sable.com
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| My early passion for decorative painting goes back a long way in previous generations of my family, and it is because of this cultural heritage that I naturally took to and progressed in painting techniques.
During 1984-1985, I studied at and graduated from the Flemish Master School Clement VAN DER KELEN in Brussels.I was a freelance Decorative Artist from 1986 and have carried out many internal decorations to satisfy the various requirements of private, commercial, theatrical or event-based decoration.
In 2000, I was awarded winner of the Gold Medal Competition for the “Best Craftsman in France” which is the highest award of its kind that can be achieved for decorative painting. This was presented to me by the French government in the year 2000.
At the same time as carrying out my professional obligations of decorative works of art, I have taught my art to professional painters from the "Chambre de Métiers" and in several art schools in Paris.Since 1990, more than 800 students have been taught by me in all the disciplines of mural art, and some of them work with me today.
This long experience of teaching art combined with an expert knowledge of all the techniques involved from construction to decoration, naturally led me to start my own school, in the year 2003, the SABLE SCHOOL in VERSAILLES.
Appointed as “Expert” at the Versailles Court of Appeal, I operate closely with magistrates and lawyers by giving my expertise on matters relating to disorders, defects or litigations concerning interior decorative and artistic finishes.
Permanent member of the “SALON” (an international association of Decorative Artists), I will be hosting and organizing the event to mark the XVth anniversary of it, which is to take place in Versailles in the year 2010. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
T216-18th Century Versaillan Style Ornament
SN311-How To Paint Many Types of Faux Marbles
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Joe Saenz
Modern Masters, Inc.
www.modernmasters.com
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| Joe Saenz is a third generation artist/painter with over 25 years of experience. He has worked in many different areas of the residential and commercial painting field. These areas include basic painting as well as various faux finishes and murals for hotels, casinos, amusement parks, private residences, the entertainment industry and also his personal canvas work. Joe is currently the full-time Technical Representative and in-house instructor for Modern Masters. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
T605-Modern Masters Mixed Media
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Tania Seabock
www.ceilingdesigner.com
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| Tania Seabock is mostly known for her ornate ceilings and designs which she paints all by hand. Her style is inspired by Arabic geometric patterns, mosaic art and European ornaments. She specializes in wood-grain, marble, gilding and ornamental ceilings.
Before focusing on Decorative Painting she worked with Sculpture in Mold Making and Casting. She has a broad understanding of artists’ materials such as plaster, rubber, plastics, waxes and glass. Her knowledge of Decorative Painting and Gilding materials is very extensive as well. Her quest for knowledge eventually took her overseas to study wood grain and marble in France where she graduated from the Nadai-Verdon School of decorative painting.
She has had many prestigious commissions. To name a few: Prince of United Arab Emirates' home in Washington DC, Trump Tower in NYC, restoration and gilding at the US Treasury Building and The Old Executives Building in Washington DC through John Canning and has recently exhibited at the DeYoung Museum in San Francisco.
Her works are published in various magazines, and she has been published in a book called “The House that Faux Built” by Adrienne Van Dooren. She has three how-to DVD’s filmed by Creative Evolution. She is a moderator on a very active Decorative Painting forum called FauxForum.com. She was Vice-President of the Stencil Artisans League Chapter of Washington DC called CADA (Capital Area Decorative Artisans) in 2006. She has been featured in the Sherwin Williams Hall of Fame. Tania now takes private commissions and also teaches at various Decorative Painting Schools and Conventions.
Tania lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her husband, Ian, and their identical twin boys, Roman and Elijah Seabock. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
SN608-Many Ways of Working With Gold & Silver Leaf
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Annette Shepherd
www.artisticaccentwalls.com
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| Annette has been completely immersed in an intense desire to create art since she was old enough to hold a crayon. Throughout middle & high school she was renowned to her teachers and peers to be constantly creating unique drawings, paintings and sculptures. Knowing that art was the direction she wanted to take for her career, she attended Central Washington University, well known for its outstanding art program. In 1993, she earned a bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree, with a major in drawing and painting and a minor in photography, metal-smithing, pottery and printmaking. Annette’s entrepreneurial spirit inspired her to launch ‘Paint by Color’ retailing her unique yet functional hand painted ceramic wares at arts and crafts shows and wholesaling to wineries and gift shops along the west coast. With the Paint by Color business going strong, Annette’s desire to continually build and grow her creative skills resulted in her discovery of faux finishing. Annette has continued expanding her repertoire exclusively through the Kelly S. King Academy, now a division of Modern Masters, Inc. World renowned instructor, Kelly S. King, is now the Director of Education and New Product Development for Modern Masters and has created exclusive curricula taught only at Platinum Training Centers worldwide including the most unique and sought after finishes in the Faux Finishing and Decorative Painting Industry. Kelly invited Annette to become the Pacific Northwest Platinum Training Center and she graciously accepted with great excitement! Annette thoroughly enjoys teaching the high end Platinum line in her studio in Edmonds, WA. Her greatest satisfaction is when her students are utterly amazed with what they have learned and leave class with an intense feeling of accomplishment while feeling inspired to faux finish every wall in the world! Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
S215-Ancient Metallic Cherry Blossom Tree
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Dean Sickler
Dundean Studios, Inc.
www.dundean.com
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| Dean Sickler is the Director and core instructor of Dundean Studios, a working and teaching studio in Chatham, NJ. He has been in the painting and decorating business since 1975 having started as an apprentice painter in Los Angeles. In 1986 he founded Dundean Studios as a decorative arts studio and has since executed decorative and art commissions across North America. He has been active in conservation and restoration work and holds a BA in Art & Art History from University of Toronto.
In 1998, Dundean Studios evolved into an independent decorative arts school and studio. It has since provided instruction to over a thousand professional faux finishers, painters and inspired amateurs with an emphasis on product knowledge, technique and execution. The Studio has been very fortunate to have been able to invite top-notch European talent to teach and share knowledge.
Dean has a national reputation for being in the forefront of the new water-borne technologies and is regularly consulted by multi-national manufacturers in product improvements and color design. He lectures across the country on numerous topics involving the decorating and design field and has exhibited and demonstrated in many European and US cities. He is on the Board of the Professional Decorative Painters Association and is on the NJ District PDCA Board. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
SN607-The Keys to Color
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Jon Sunde
The Jon Sunde Studio
www.jonsunde.com
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| Jon is a stucco mason. He began painting houses in ‘94 for a benevolent and kindly man who taught him the trade. He opened his own shop in ‘99 and was immediately not very successful.
Enough was earned however, that through a combination of meager diet and substandard accommodation, he was able to spend 4 ½ months at some of the world’s finest trade schools; from the Day Studio Workshop in San Francisco to the IPEDEC in Paris, even if it meant sometimes staying in a van down by the river.
While in France, Jon heard about Philippe Chastel and knew that a pilgrimage was called for. A journey involving train, bus and automobile was necessary to reach the small, medieval village of Ciran. There Philippe taught him the rudiments of antique stucco work, a life-altering experience.
But before he could leave the village, an evil spell was cast over him. Now he can only talk about lime, stucco and wood lath, much to the chagrin of both his wife and apprentice Simon. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
S611-Intro to Tadelakt
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Ellie Van Dijken-Ellis
Elite Artistry,LLC
www.eliteartistrybyellie.com
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| Ellie van Dijken-Ellis is the owner of Elite Artistry, LLC. She has been in business since 1995 and has worked primarily on the Oregon Coast and recently in the Portland area. She is a member of the Cascadian Artisans Guild—the IDAL chapter for Oregon and Washington. Ellie's background is in the theater. She began her studies in Quebec, Canada, and traveled on to Europe where she developed and refined her own style. After many years, she returned to the U.S. and majored in set design, costuming and directing. She left the theater and eventually went into business for herself and created Elite Artistry, LLC. She has done commercial and residential work applying her own unique style and attention to detail to establish a strong customer base and referral network. Ellie has also established a relationship with the regionally-owned Miller Paint Stores and has been teaching faux finishing classes using Modern Masters products from Modern Masters retail line. Ellie’s teaching skills are based on many years of teaching children’s theater throughout the US and Europe. She makes her classes fun and educational, and her students walk away with newly-learned skills they can apply in their own work. Ellie and her business, Elite Artistry, LLC are also a Modern Masters Platinum Training Center. Hers is the newest and only Platinum Training Center in Oregon. She is excited about offering these classes to the Portland area because of Portland’s desire to be known as a “green” city and the Platinum product line’s reputation for being green. Ellie is one of a very few decorative wall finishers who does hand-sculpted plaster relief. This is a lost art. Ellie received her inspiration for this type of work while living in Europe for seven years and being surrounded by plaster relief in various buildings. She fell in love with type of craftsmanship and has been studying it for years. Despite her extensive searching for schools or teachers, she ultimately had to rely on her own research to learn this craft, (the craftsmen who originally did this work were called stuccadores). She also has taken ideas from the Jefferson Building Library of Congress, which is her favorite building in America. She makes her own molds and with her skill and talent can create true elegance in clients’ homes. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
T604-Rubber Mold Making and Plaster Bas Reliefs
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Kathy Van Gogh
Van Gogh Art School
www.fakeit.ca
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| Kathy van Gogh has been running her Decorative Painting Business, "Fake It" for 5 years and has become a well known expert in the industry as the "Go To" place for all things faux in British Columbia. The business end of fauxbiz came naturally to her having been an entrepreneur for over 25 years as a systems analyst and computer programmer. Additionally, she was a corporate trainer and college professor for over 10 years prior to becoming an artist. Kathy is a fun, dynamic and entertaining instructor that makes learning a relaxing and fulfilling experience. Having partnered with Benjamin Moore and Georgina King to open van Gogh Art School, she now runs the only Decorative Finishing Studio/School in Western Canada and is transitioning from installing finishes to mentoring a new generation of artists. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
S103-Art as Feature Panels
S521-Backsplash in a Bag
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Nicola Vigini
Vigini Studios, Inc.
www.viginistudios.com
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| Born and raised in Rome, Nicola Vigini has become a well-respected decorative artist in the United States. Nicola attended the specialized Liceo Artistitico which focuses on perspective, architectural rendering, still life and figure drawing and sculpture. He continued his studies at the University of Rome in Art-History and Philosophy and completed internships in restoration in Assisi and in other historical locations in Umbria. Nicola transferred to the University of Paris and began his career in decorative painting at the Institute Superieure de Peintre Decorative in Paris (IPEDEC) where he studied under two of the most respected names in the industry, Yannick Guegan and Christian Martincourt.
In March of 1987, Nicola moved to Seattle, Washington and took on jobs with decorative painters broadening his skills. After a short time, he was working for himself. "One of my first major jobs was a 35,000 square foot home which kept me going for a year and a half. This job allowed me to create one of my icons that I call The Cellar, a trompe l'oeil piece done on a wall of an actual cellar, which gave the illusion of another cellar leading away from the one you were actually standing in." Nicola eventually began working for Vandelae Studios as the head instructor for advanced workshops. Nicola and his wife Leslie began Vigini Studios, Inc. 1998 and both continue contracting and teaching in the US and abroad.
Leslie Morrison Vigini was raised in San Antonio, Texas. Her love of architecture, antiquities and finishes began at an early age while growing up in the Texas Hill Country. After receiving a double major from Pine Manor College in Boston in Art History with an emphasis on Textiles and French with honors and completing summer Art-History programs at Harvard and Deree College, Athens, Greece, Leslie moved to Manhattan to attend the Cooper Hewitt Program, accredited through Parsons School of Design, completing a two year Masters in Decorative Arts program in NY and Paris. During this time she met Ina Marx of The Finishing School and began her career in faux finishing.
After graduation Leslie moved to Europe for eight years to live in The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Greece and England where she practiced and instructed the craft of decorative finishes. Upon returning to her native Texas in 1995, Leslie worked in a studio in Houston and three years later began Vigini Studios, Inc. and Vigini Paint & Decorating with Nicola. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
T117-Candelabra Grottesca
S214-Clouds for Ceilings
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Krista Vind
www.ufauxrea.com
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| Krista Vind, of Northwest Florida’s “Emerald Coast”, is owner/principal artisan of Ufauxrea®. As a professionally trained finisher, Krista has been designing ambiance for surfaces since 1995. Her God given talent, experience, experimentation and travel have melded with her passion for art, resulting in the ability to create truly inspired and exclusive custom finishes. Her skill and distinctive style of decorative painting has made her a much sought after artist, as well as teacher. Krista also instructs students at The Faux Finish School in Louisville, KY with the Faux Effects® cutting edge line of proprietary products, the RS Series. She is also teaching courses in RS Crete and a Contemporary Finishes class. She continually recharges the curriculum with fresh ideas and creative new finishes, always determined to offer the highest quality education and unique portfolios for the school’s students and ultimately quality finishes for the client. She serves as ongoing technical advisor to graduates of the program. Krista travels regularly to attend faux finishing classes and stay abreast of developments in this rapidly evolving and increasingly complex industry. Krista is currently patent pending on her latest home decorative invention. She is a proud member of SistersHands Decorative Arts Consortium, IDAL, and The Washington Design Center. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
S510-Funky Furniture Finishes
S619-Transitional Temptations
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Kathryn Wear
www.kathywear.com
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| Kathy Wear is the owner/artist of Artistic Finishes in Hendersonville , Tennessee. She has studied extensively over the years to perfect her craft and is known amongst her peers for her one of a kind finishes. Classic, Unique & functional is a great way to describe Kathy's approach to the decorative arts. In the Nashville area Parade of Homes, Kathy has won five awards from the Home Builders Association of Middle Tennessee including Best Faux Finish and People’s Choice Award for Faux Finishing. Her work has also been published in many local magazines including Sumner Lifestyles, Nashville Lifestyles At Home and House and Home of Nashville. Her work can currently be seen on Southern Homes and Lifestyles TV. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
S621-Wanna Learn the Two Step?
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Lori Wilson, CSA
Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
www.goldenpaints.com
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| Lori Wilson, CSA, became one of the first two IDAL Certified Stencil Artisans along with Sheri Hoeger, the Mad Stencilist at the San Francisco IDAL convention. Lori has taught at four IDAL conventions and is the current IDAL Philanthropic Chair. Recently Lori has worked abroad as a consultant to decorative painters in Shanghai, China and on a high profile job in London, England. In 2005 and 2007 she studied trompe l'oeil and mural painting in Italy with Pascal Amblard, Sean Crosby, Pierre Finkelstein and Nicola Vigini. In 2008 she presented a lecture entitled “Modern Materials and Technique: Decorative Craftsmanship in the 21st Century” at the Architectural Paint Research Conference held at Columbia University in New York. Lori is the Application Specialist at Golden Artist Colors, Inc., an employee-owned manufacturer of acrylic materials for professional artists. She tests and helps develop products for both decorative and fine art markets, serves artists with technical assistance and conducts workshops for practitioners in both fields. An important aspect of her job is to continuously learn about new products, techniques and uses of materials. Lori participates in an annual color projection project to stay in touch with changing color trends. Lori earned her BA degree in fine art and art history from Hartwick College and her MA in art history focusing on glass from the Victoria University of Manchester in Manchester, England and has spent over three years training in Europe. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
F602-Proceed Level 1: Tint and Go
SN605-Crazy about Glass Beads
SN614-Color Cocktails: Mixing Up a Happy Hour
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Alison Woolley
Florenceart.net
www.florenceart.net
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| Alison Woolley is a professional artist and decorator specialized in Italian painted furniture, owner of Florenceart.net, a painting and decoration studio in Florence Italy. Alison graduated with honours after winning two scholarships from the Ontario College of Art and Design in Canada. She moved to Florence and worked for more than 15 years under the guidance of Florentine master artisans before opening her own ‘bottega’ in Florence. Her studio produces fine furniture finishes and decorative art for the interior design industry worldwide and offers classes in traditional European decorative techniques. Our studio in Florence: Florenceart.net Via di San Bartolo a Cintoia, 97 50142 Firenze Italia info@florenceart.net www.florenceart.net
Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
F601-Decorative Techniques for Gilded Surfaces
SN104-Florentine Painted Ornament
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George Zaffle
www.zaffle.com
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| Born in Chicago and raised in Cleveland, George Zaffle completed degrees in journalism and foreign language at Ohio University before coming upon his true calling as a decorative painter. Following graduation in 1981, he headed west to California on his bicycle. En route he met Larry Boyce, a fellow bicyclist and one of the world's top decorative painters (whom the New York Times called "the best stenciled in America"). Mr. Zaffle cycled throughout the Western states learning the trade from Boyce as they ornamented and stenciled grand rooms along the way hearkening back to the itinerant decorative painters of the 19th century. Becoming passionate about decorative painting, Zaffle went on to study and master other techniques such as trompe l'oeil, muraling, painted marbles and woods, true fresco, gilding, Old World cabinetry finishes, plaster effects, etc. He served apprenticeships with several master painters and worked on the restoration of many public and private buildings. He attended the Van der Kelen School in Brussels, Belgium, widely considered the finest school of decorative painting in the world. Their work appeared on the Today Show and Evening Magazine as well as in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Smithsonian Magazine, Old House Journal and nearly every daily newspaper between San Francisco and Aspen, from Washington State to the Mexican border. This publicity in turn led to many commissions with the rich and famous including Bette Midler and the Vice President of the United States in Washington, D.C. Zaffle has taught at UC Berkeley and at lots of other nifty and prestigious places. Zaffle has been a member of the International Decorative Artisans League since 1993, a member of Artistic License of San Francisco since 1982, a member of the Salon since 2000 and a member of Faux Effects International’s 'Meeting of the Masters' since its inception. Classes offered at IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo:
T307-Making Switch Plates Disappear
S307-Luminous Stone, Marble & Semi Precious Finishes
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