We are Decorative & Faux Finishes, a company over 26 years ago that became a professional decorative painting and plastering company. We are happy to announce we have A NEW OWNER, Rafael Michel Cruz.  Rafael brings 27 years of experience as a talented painter and sculptor in the field of applied arts. Combining his experience with 26 years of former owners, Dana & Cindy, the company is stronger than ever!!

What do you enjoy most about owning your own business and what do you enjoy least?
Being able to develop new creative options for all interior designers, clients and builders is exciting for us. No challenge is too difficult, and after fulfilling the need for a requested vision, we relish in the appreciation and satisfaction it brings others.

Hi! I’m Beth, the owner and artist behind Classic Creations Painting, providing beautiful wall and ceiling finishes for commercial and residential spaces in the metro St. Louis, MO area. I also have a passion and love for fine finished furniture and cabinetry, which comprises half of my business. I cannot get enough of home magazines, designers’ socials and painting blogs. Always immersed in the latest design trends and gorgeous pictures, I have afforded myself the opportunity to travel and train around the world and I consider staying up to date with the latest design trends one of my top priorities when bringing timeless beauty into my clients’ homes.

Where do you live and what’s your favorite part about your town/city?
I live in the greater St. Louis area, across the Mississippi river in a smaller town called Edwardsville, Illinois.  I love living here in the Midwest, and the Edwardsville area has that perfect little big-town feel. There is so much to do in St. Louis – we are known for great Blues and Jazz music, our famous St. Louis Zoo, several fun museums for the whole family, and miles and miles of beautiful hiking and biking trails. But my favorite pastime all year round?  The sports!  The St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and The Blues hockey team hold special places in my heart. So much so that I work part-time with both teams. I’ve been known to attend over 100 games a year! There’s nothing better than milling around downtown on a hot St. Louis summer day, seeing the excited fans, smelling the corner hotdog stands, hearing the crack of the bat and the cheers of the stadium.

I’m Linette Pedigo, an Indiana based artist and decorative painter. I own Linette’s Painting and Fine Art, where I specialize in custom murals, faux finishes, and original fine art. I do a lot of residential and commercial work of varying styles, with clients scattered around the United States. My artwork, which is created by a process I have coined “plaster painting”, is very textured and is inspired by nature and the various textures and patterns I find in it.

Where are you from? Where and what did you study?
I was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, where I still reside. I actually still live in my childhood home, though I’ve made it my own through and through. I attended Indiana University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art. During and after college, I fully intended on pursuing a career in graphic design, but sometimes, and thankfully, life has its own path for you.