Decorative Artist Directory

Sandy Bruce grew up with an artist's brush in her hand and studied fine art, interior design, and architecture before committing to a business degree. She left the corporate world and trained at nationally-acclaimed studios of decorative art in preparation to hang her shingle as Painterly Touch Designs in late 2004. Sandy's murals and faux designs enhance distinctive homes around the country, and she is now expanding to commercial work. She was a featured artist at the 2005 JDRF designer showcase home, published in the December 2004 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine. Sandy is a member of SALI and Peachtree Decorative Artists Guild. Currently PDA president, she has also served on the PDA board of directors as Programs Director. 770-354-5770

Joan Compton of Manor House Murals hand paints murals and trompe l’oeil. With special attention to color mixtures and detail, she specializes in decorative artwork custom designed to fit the location and client’s personality. Her training includes college fine arts classes refreshed over the past 8 years with classes and workshops in oil painting, pastel, drawing, and decorative arts. Joan’s work appears in the historic Summerour House at Autrey Mill and the Roswell Woman’s Club 2006 Decorator Show House. She is a PDA board member and was recently appointed by Commissioner Riley to the Fulton County Arts Council. Joan also develops websites for individuals and small businesses. 770-662-3013

Mona Cossé: Her long love with art shifted her life goals from the corporate world to the decorative art world. She studied at Martin Alan Hirsch Decorative Finishes Studio, Louisville, KY in 2005 perfecting the art of Old World and Elegant European Finishes. Also, in 2005 she attended The School of Italian Plaster in Atlanta and is a certified plaster applicator. This allows her clients to “mix and match” custom faux and Italian plaster finishes throughout their home or business. In addition, Mona and Rick, offer professional photography and website building to the artist community. Cossé Designs services can be viewed at www.CosseDesigns.com or call 678-936-0514.

Debbie Houchens remembers sketching wedding dresses with her mother at the age of 10. Self-taught, Debbie gave up a career as an R.N. to pursue her passion in Decorative Painting. She trained and worked at the Atlanta School of Fine Finishes and has taken numerous classes at Perimeter College in Interior Design. Debbie has recently presented her talents in the 2006 Roswell Women’s Club Show House and the 2006 Livable Lifetime Show House. Debbie is a well rounded artist offering murals, textures, cabinetry, faux finishes and Trompe L’oeil. Debbie is also a member of the Interior Design Society. She was recently featured in the April issue of the Stencil Artisans League Magazine. 404-580-4937

Susan Newberry of Susan Newberry Designs has a degree in interior design. Her firm specializes in faux finishing and residential interior design. Susan has over 10 years of faux finishing experience. Besides her design and faux work, Susan is an interior's educator at Georgia Perimeter College. Her faux credits include Summerour House at Autrey Mill, Habitat for Humanity, and the 2006 Livable Lifetime Show House. Susan is a member of Stencil Artisians League, Inc. (SALI), PDA and an allied member of ASID. Currently she is Webmaster for PDA and President of the Design Advisory Committee at Gwinnett Technical College. Susan may be reached at 770-572-2983.

Diana Shupe, CS has been leaving her artistic mark in homes all over the Atlanta metro area since 1996. With a BS in Textile Design, her expertise in color and color matching translates into beautifully executed finishes individually designed for each client. Her specialty is worn patinas and old world finishes. And because of her art background, she is able to offer not only faux finishes, but murals, Trompe L'oeil and sophisticated stenciling. Diana is a Certified Stenciler (CS) through the Stencil Artisans League, and has been an active member of PDA since its inception, holding various board positions over the years. As well as doing finish installation, Diana teaches stenciling and faux finishing, and starting in 2006 will offer specialty classes in her own studio. Diana is vice president of Peachtree Decorative Artists, and can be reached at dianashupe@bellouth.net or 678-230-3514. Diana's website is www.brushwork-studios.com.



	Decorative Artist Directory Sandy Bruce grew up with an artist's brush in her hand and studied fine art, interior design, and architecture before committing to a business degree. She left the corporate world and trained at nationally-acclaimed studios of decorative art in preparation to hang her shingle as Painterly Touch Designs in late 2004. Sandy's murals and faux designs enhance distinctive homes around the country, and she is now expanding to commercial work. She was a featured artist at the 2005 JDRF designer showcase home, published in the December 2004 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine. Sandy is a member of SALI and Peachtree Decorative Artists Guild. Currently PDA president, she has also served on the PDA board of directors as Programs Director. 770-354-5770 Joan Compton of Manor House Murals hand paints murals and trompe l’oeil. With special attention to color mixtures and detail, she specializes in decorative artwork custom designed to fit the location and client’s personality. Her training includes college fine arts classes refreshed over the past 8 years with classes and workshops in oil painting, pastel, drawing, and decorative arts. Joan’s work appears in the historic Summerour House at Autrey Mill and the Roswell Woman’s Club 2006 Decorator Show House. She is a PDA board member and was recently appointed by Commissioner Riley to the Fulton County Arts Council. Joan also develops websites for individuals and small businesses. 770-662-3013 Mona Cossé: Her long love with art shifted her life goals from the corporate world to the decorative art world. She studied at Martin Alan Hirsch Decorative Finishes Studio, Louisville, KY in 2005 perfecting the art of Old World and Elegant European Finishes. Also, in 2005 she attended The School of Italian Plaster in Atlanta and is a certified plaster applicator. This allows her clients to “mix and match” custom faux and Italian plaster finishes throughout their home or business. In addition, Mona and Rick, offer professional photography and website building to the artist community. Cossé Designs services can be viewed at www.CosseDesigns.com or call 678-936-0514. Debbie Houchens remembers sketching wedding dresses with her mother at the age of 10. Self-taught, Debbie gave up a career as an R.N. to pursue her passion in Decorative Painting. She trained and worked at the Atlanta School of Fine Finishes and has taken numerous classes at Perimeter College in Interior Design. Debbie has recently presented her talents in the 2006 Roswell Women’s Club Show House and the 2006 Livable Lifetime Show House. Debbie is a well rounded artist offering murals, textures, cabinetry, faux finishes and Trompe L’oeil. Debbie is also a member of the Interior Design Society. She was recently featured in the April issue of the Stencil Artisans League Magazine. 404-580-4937 Susan Newberry of Susan Newberry Designs has a degree in interior design. Her firm specializes in faux finishing and residential interior design. Susan has over 10 years of faux finishing experience. Besides her design and faux work, Susan is an interior's educator at Georgia Perimeter College. Her faux credits include Summerour House at Autrey Mill, Habitat for Humanity, and the 2006 Livable Lifetime Show House. Susan is a member of Stencil Artisians League, Inc. (SALI), PDA and an allied member of ASID. Currently she is Webmaster for PDA and President of the Design Advisory Committee at Gwinnett Technical College. Susan may be reached at 770-572-2983. Diana Shupe, CS has been leaving her artistic mark in homes all over the Atlanta metro area since 1996. With a BS in Textile Design, her expertise in color and color matching translates into beautifully executed finishes individually designed for each client. Her specialty is worn patinas and old world finishes. And because of her art background, she is able to offer not only faux finishes, but murals, Trompe L'oeil and sophisticated stenciling. Diana is a Certified Stenciler (CS) through the Stencil Artisans League, and has been an active member of PDA since its inception, holding various board positions over the years. As well as doing finish installation, Diana teaches stenciling and faux finishing, and starting in 2006 will offer specialty classes in her own studio. Diana is vice president of Peachtree Decorative Artists, and can be reached at dianashupe@bellouth.net or 678-230-3514. Diana's website is www.brushwork-studios.com.

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