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about patti halstead
Patti Halstead is a decorative artist and owner of an exceptional faux finishing and design contracting studio. We're delighted that our reputation for innovative artistry and project quality gives us the opportunity to take on many creative projects.
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Patti Halstead is the owner of a nationally recognized faux finishing and design studio. She completes challenging projects with quality craftsmanship, on schedule. Patti only uses top-of-the-line professional products, and they're both durable and easy to maintain.
Part-Time Employees: 1-3
insurance
Patti Halstead carries Professional Liability Insurance.
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We are committed to meeting the expectations of our clients on every project. We provide the highest quality craftsmanship, and our dedicated team takes great pride in utilizing their knowledge, skills, creativity, and experience to provide an innovative solution to the challenge of each project. Personal attention, from design concept through installation, is our standard.
- Patti Halstead has joined ASID West Florida Chapter as an Industry Partner.
- Patti Halstead was commissioned to design finishes for several rooms for Robb & Stucky Interiors in Orlando, Tampa, and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
- Patti Halstead has been selected as the preferred faux finishing installer for Robb & Stucky Interiors, International Plaza, Tampa, Florida.
- Patti Halstead's work is showcased in:
- March, 2006. Patti Halstead has donated her time and talent to the Great Explorations Museum Pelicans on Parade project. She was asked to design unique custom artwork.
- February, 2006. Patti Halstead has donated her time and talent to the Florida Orchestra Showhouse. She created two unique finishes for this designers showcase.
- May, 2005. Finished the restoration of the 12th century church, St. Andre de Majencoules, France.
- Patti Halstead has completed her studies in fresco painting with Master Instructor Laurent Souza, Gange, France.
- November, 2004. At the 2004 Fauxcademy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, Patti Halstead received the following awards:
- Best Overall Residential Project — Gold Certificate
- Best Old World Finish — Gold Certificate
- Best Cabinet Faux Finish — Platinum Certificate (Top Honor Trophy)
- Best Stencil Project — Platinum Certificate (Top Honor Trophy)
- Visit Byblos Cafe in South Tampa, Florida, where Patti has created ornate surface designs to enhance the decor.
- Visit the Centro Ecological, Akumal, Mexico, where a mural of endangered species and Mayan inspired glyphs was created by Patti Halstead and Abby Kent.
about patti halstead...
Patti Halstead is nationally recognized as one of the top surface designers in the country.
Patti is a gifted interior designer, and has a bachelor's degree in visual arts. After graduation, she worked for the top architectural firm in Atlanta. Within a few years, Patti became head of the interior design department at another major Atlanta firm.
Patti is the daughter of an architect, and has spent most of her life in and around the design field. She is the creator of and original installer for Home Depot Expo's national faux finishing program. She has studied classical faux finishes in Italy and fresco painting in France, and teaches classes for professional faux finishers in the United States and internationally.
Patti has extensive experience in both commercial and high-end residential surface design. Her unique finishes combine a flair for both color and perspective that boldly sets her work apart, and gives her clients the "one-of-a-kind" look that they desire.
Be sure to contact Patti to discuss your project.
about john schnell...
John Schnell is an award-winning adventure travel photographer. His images have appeared in Audubon, Nature Conservancy, and Sierra Club Calendars, and numerous periodicals — including Alaska Magazine, Defenders of Wilderness, and Yoga Journal.
A successful marketing professional, John sold e-business systems for IBM, fault-tolerant servers for NEC, and medical imaging solutions for SGI. As a Peace Corps Business Advisor in Africa (1997-1998), he trained aspiring students in entrepreneurship. A gifted instructor, John later taught marketing and international marketing at the University of Alaska (2003-2004).
Visit John Schnell Photography, John Schnell Studio, and Magamba Safaris.
about jim dodd...
Jim Dodd is an architectural photographer from Rockwall, Texas.
Visit J. Hubern Digital Media Group.
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