The artists of Patti Prest Studios have a reputation for exquisite Decorative Painting and Exemplary Service. With extensive European training and 18 years experience, we can Transform a simple box of a room into an Ambient Space of Beauty and Light. Every Client can expect one-on-one service from Patti, with Care and Concern to every detail throughout the project. We look forward to working with you. Decorative painting has been present throughout history. Originally, great artists such as Michael Angelo used paint to create masterpieces. Not far being these masters of illusion were the masters of applied arts - designers, architects, decorators and craftsmen. These creative people borrowed freely from the techniques used by the artists and used them to suit their needs. Their goal was to reflect the contemporary standards of beauty in buildings, rooms and furniture. Other than being decorative, there are many practical reasons for using a paint finish: 1. As an alternative to wall coverings. There are no seams and will require no removal in client grows tired of decor. 2. Specialty painting gives a wall a richness and depth of colour that can't be achieved with conventional paint. 3. Finishes are extremely versatile. Can supply anything from a subtle pearl wash to the drama of a full mural. 4. To simulate more expensive elements such as marble, granite and copper. And to give interior spaces the illusion of being larger, lighter and more elegant. 5. To camouflage design flaws and damaged walls. 6. To add interest in locations which might ordinarily be expensive to dress up. Or in places you can't use other finishes. (Elevator doors, Fire doors)murals, faux finishes, decorative painting, paint finishes, trompe'loeil, hand painting, venetian plaster, plaster finishes, fine art