By Alison Woolley of the Florenceart.net decorative arts studio, Florence, Italy

This article is addressed to interior designers or decorators who ask the question, ‘What is water gilding and why should I pay for, or propose that the client pays for this more expensive option compared to other types of gilding?’

WOW - the word we’ve heard over and over from people who saw a preview of the background material for this article. “Stunned’ came in second and third was always “how did she do that?” The more we spoke to this artist, the more we researched, the more we just sat back in amazement. We doubt, in her field, that there is another person in the world today who would be historically comparable. Recognized as the first in her country to do what she does and in all likelihood the first in the world, she is a tough act to follow.

With the utmost regard ID-Digest presents from France, Catherine Feff.

Attitude is a key element in effective marketing. Appointments with clients often become long arduous discussions where customer indecision and pricing rules the day. What if you could change that salesmen type of discussion? Present a clear and compelling message, which gives your prospective customer a reason for buying that they cannot resist. Let a different tool speak volumes about and for you. It is possible, but it does take attitude.

ID-Digest is proud to introduce our readership to the remarkable Steven Diadoo.

Steven was born and raised in Mahe, Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean. He moved to the US for freedom.

While attending school in Minnesota with an emphasis in art and art history Steven Diadoo worked at Richtone Painting, before moving into painting luxury homes with Tenet Painting.

 

“Where there is art, there is beauty.

Where there is beauty, there is love.

Where there is love, there is hope.”

ID-Digest is proud to present Stacey Olson Sachs, owner of Murals to Life. A highly talented professional medical and biological illustrator, Stacey has recently broadened her repertoire to encompass the world of murals.

In modern France, “haute couture” is a "protected name" that can be used only by firms that meet certain well-defined standards. Sometimes, "haute couture" doesn't mean just creations of new models of cloth wear, but it's also a type of fine art – sculpture – painting - music and more.

We want to thank Sharin Barber for her interview. We wanted to focus on her work for Christmas. Please take note on her denim wall finish. Enjoy. 

With delight ID-Digest showcases this month the specialized bespoke work of Connie and Randy Cotita – faux Pietra Dure.

In the decorative paint and plaster field the decoration of the“5th” wall (ceilings) has became more predominant in recent years. Beautiful work in all disciplines is practiced in many countries. But in the United States one young lady, Tania Seabock, specializes in what she refers to as "extreme ceilings” which has accredited her the title, on this side of the ocean, of “the Ceiling Queen”.

Randy Ingram and Brian Townsend of Classical Art Studios