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Welcome to Sisters Hands, a unique group of decorative artisans linked by our passion for decorative finishing. This group combines old and new friends sharing a love for their art. Decorative art tends to be very solitary work. The fact that we each work alone for much of the day was one of the driving forces in our union and the creation of Sisters Hands. We may be alone on the wall, but we now have our sisters to share our common experiences. We believe there is a special kind of magic between us that is rare in this life; and together we nourish each other professionally, personally, and spiritually. We each maintain our own businesses but give credit to each other for our individual success. We each bring individual strengths and unique talents to the creative table resulting in an incredible synergy.
In this supportive and skilled collective, we are confident in taking on projects of any magnitude. Because Sisters Hands has members throughout the nation, we are uniquely qualified to offer both individual and collective services by some of the most highly skilled and trained artisans in the country. Whether you are a designer, architect, contractor, or homeowner, you can be assured of the highest standards of quality finishing no matter where you are located. Whether your project requires one artist or ten, Sisters Hands is pleased to be of service. We invite you to read a little about each of us and visit our individual websites. Finishes contained in the "Sister" sites are available to any customer and is shared, expanding our portfolios and offering our clients a wider range of ideas and inspiration. Thanks for visiting! |
 Growing up in a military environment, every building with white walls, I couldn’t wait to get out in the real world full of color! My first experience with paint was interesting, I painted white polka dots of different sizes on my father’s mint condition 1957 red and white Chevrolet Bel Air, and at eight years old I was very proud of the job I had done! Needless to say, my father had another opinion. From then on it was an adventure to find things that I could give a whole new life to just by using color! That was 35 years ago and I am still on that adventure, always breathing new life with the stroke of a brush or the swoosh of a trowel! Visit me at www.fauxscapes.com
Marti
Carroll, Fauxscapes, Baton Rouge, LA
Elaine Castronovo, Creative Lane,
Pittsburgh, PA
My first artistic memory would be that of my Grandfather giving me a very large paint brush and a bucket of water. I know now that he had found a way to keep me busy and out of his hair, but I would spend hours "painting the house" and would ask to do this activity every time I visited. Had I only known then that when I would look at that old black and white photograph of myself and my very big brush that I would see into the eyes of that 3 year old and see the real me, even way back then. Today as the owner of Creative Lane, I still have that same look in my eye every time I pick up a brush. Visit my website www.creativelanefinishing.com
Krista Vind, Ufauxrea, Niceville, FL
The creative process has been a journey for me…I’ve designed unique clothing accessories, offered award winning photography as well as negative and print retouching, designed woodcrafts and furniture, painted every surface you can imagine, each providing an education in a vast array of mediums. From concept to application, through experimentation and experience, I strive to provide the most artistically unique and personalized surfaces to suit every individual. I invite you to visit my website and discover Ufauxrea… www.ufauxrea.com
Cindy Everett, Designer Finishes, Olive Branch, MS
My interest in decorative arts began at a very young age. At 12, I was commissioned to paint animated doughnut figures on the glass façade of a local doughnut shop. In my early twenties I owned and operated a part-time arts & crafts business with my mother creating hand-painted clothing and home décor. It was then that I started re-vamping old garage sale furniture finds. I have combined my 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. Visit my website at www.designerfauxfinishes.com
Cait Whitson, Carte Blanche, Perthshire,
Scotland
I've been involved in the decorative arts since 1986, and my favoured field is graining and marbling. Working from our studio and school in Perthshire, my husband Gibson and I run a successful decorative painting business, Carte Blanche, committed to the highest standards of distinctive and refined craftsmanship. I enjoy an ongoing relationship and exciting exchange of skills and camaraderie with my American colleagues and students. My website is www.decoratescotland.com 
Susan Bickford, Singing Walls, Nashville, TN
My love affair with color and texture began early. Whether it was admiring my new 64 pack of Crayolas, losing myself in the color saturated illustrations of Disney's Sleeping Beauty, or delighting in my grandmother's collection of fabrics and trim, it was clear I had an obsession with color. While studying fine arts, it always came back to color and the way I could manipulate various media to create interesting effects and textures on surfaces. It was a natural progression for me to eventually do exactly that on walls, and I still have a passionate obsession with color and texture to this day. Visit my website www.singingwalls.com 
Julie Young, Julie Art, Vista, CA
I painted my very first mural in the fifth grade. Our whole class covered the walls with thick rosin paper then painted a beautiful Mexican village scene on our coat closet walls. Years later when revisiting my life's work - my friend made a statement, "Do what you liked doing as a kid." The rest was easy - Play with paint - Be creative - Enjoy the journey - Make others happy with my art. I love sharing this art form with others. Starting in January 2007, I am privileged to be the president of our local SALI Chapter. I live in San Diego with my husband and I have two grown sons. Visit my website www.julieart.us 
Judy
Norman, Decorative Illusions, Atlanta, GA
When people ask "You are an artist? How?" It's hard to explain. For me, it just....IS. I see my children excited with art and I wonder was I like that as a kid? Who am I? I am the one sitting in the driveway on a warm summer day using fat colored chalk to make cool pictures out of each letter of the alphabet. I am the one who hates cooking but can't wait to turn a cake into Sponge Bob for my son's birthday. I am the one who gets lost for days working in my studio to see what new finish I can create. I am the one thankful for being able to do what I love - letting flow the creative talent that God has blessed me with. Visit me at www.fabfinisher.com
Patty
Henning, Fabulous Finishes, Shelby Twp., MI
After raising a family and owning a paint and wall covering business, I searched many years for a creative outlet using my hands. I discovered the world and beauty of decorative finishes, and it was love at first sight! I finally found what I had been searching for and have not looked back since. Using my hands creating beautiful finishes has been a thrill since the beginning of my decorative arts career in 2002. Continuing education is of the utmost importance and I schedule classes yearly to keep up with current trends and techniques. Serving the Atlanta area and traveling for projects as well, my website is www.georgiafaux.com
Renee
Holder, Artistry in Faux, Beebe, AR
"How did I go from farm girl to faux finisher?” I have always been fascinated with the bright colors of spring and fall, the rich colors of summer, and the paleness of winter. My fondest memories are coloring with my brother and cooking with my mother. My mother never used a recipe, and one time I asked her why. She said that if you learn to live life without a recipe it is much more colorful. I now understand what she meant. I can only describe my work now as a feeling of coming home to a place I was meant to be, and I thank God for being blessed with a life full of color. Visit my website www.artistryinfaux.com
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