Mural Makers: Nico Cathcart

“The Listener” is part of The Newport News Street Museum project in Newport News, Virginia. The project aims to bring art into the community and features both local and national-level artists that vary from abstraction to realism.

Behind the Texture with Ellie Ellis

With a passion for three-dimensional wall sculpting, Ellie’s innovative techniques and unique hand-sculpted background components have captivated art enthusiasts worldwide. She is the visionary artist behind Elite Artistry By Ellie and the creative force behind “Getting Plastered With Ellie” – an immersive 12-month program dedicated to teaching the captivating art of Plaster Relief.

Mural Makers: Anón

Commissioned by the Arts Council of Wilmington, North Carolina, this massive piece by artist couple, Anón — now downtown Wilmington’s first large-scale mural — had a community component in which over 500 mostly local people helped paint the mural over the course of a weekend.

Behind the Texture with Kass Wilson

Inspired by a love of nature and a flair for the unconventional, Kass Wilson combines multiple mediums and advanced techniques to create innovative effects on virtually any surface. The vast array of options provides solutions that are suitable for any style. Wilson is the owner and creative director of WallsTreat, an award-winning decorative artistry studio in Alpharetta, GA.

Behind the Texture with Julie McDowell

My art evolves as I develop new and exciting techniques. In 2016 I discovered the world of decorative furniture artists, and I have travelled all over North America teaching and inspiring others.⁠

Behind the Texture with Topher & Sara Mack

Husband and wife duo, Topher & Sara Mack, are the Artists & Owners of Artist Couple, LLC, specializing in murals and specialty finishes. Together they create custom spaces and artwork to individuals and businesses in Central Texas and beyond.

Behind the Texture with Jill Hayden

Jill Hayden’s focus is faux finishes, creative murals and fine decorative painting. Her high-quality transitional, modern and traditional finishes range from simple to dramatic and include Venetian plaster, metallics and all sorts of bling.

Behind the Texture with Aislinn Paige

Aislinn Paige specializes in decorative painting and murals. She became enthralled with local murals depicting the ongoing conflict between the Irish and English and since then has focused heavily on murals and their ability to tell a story.

Behind the Texture with Jittaun Priest

Jittaun Priest of Brushworks Design is a decorative artist located in Chicago, Illinois with a design style that is modern, clean and timeless. Jittaun loves the use of texture and metallic paints, and her clients say she adds that extra POP! that makes a space stand out.

Behind the Texture with Stacey Van Gundy

Stacey Designs has served homeowners, contractors and designers in the Des Moines area for the past 20 years. Her work includes faux finishing, murals, hand painted furniture and fine art. Stacey founded The Certified Home Decor Artist Training Course and has the pleasure of teaching people from all over the US.