Karen Kratz-Miller is the founder and artist/owner of BROAD SPECTRUM, operating in the Cincinnati, OH area since 1993. She has been involved with creative arts ever since her artist mother handed her the crayons and pointed her towards the wall. She has attended the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design as well as numerous workshops on faux finishing, muraling, trompe l'oeil and color theory, including all the major Faux Effects Silver and Gold product line classes.
Prior to Karen’s involvement with faux finishing, she was a nationally award winning and published fiber artist. Her love of textiles as well as her graphic and fine arts studies at RISD are influences in Karen’s faux finish and mural designs. Additionally, Karen’s understanding of color theory and knowledge of product characteristics and interactivity, contributes extensively to her ability to create unique decorative finishes and to improvise with confidence.
Karen actively works in the field, allowing her to bring design salability, product usage and "real life" execution information to the classroom. Her talent has been acknowledged in the form of numerous awards for Cincinnati's and Dayton’s Homearamas, Northern Kentucky’s Homefest and Cincinnati and Dayton Designer Show houses. She is a member of IDAL and the Ohio Valley/Northern Kentucky Decorative Artisans Guild.
Elizabeth Designs is owned and operated by Liz Herrmann, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. Liz received a Bachelor of Arts in education from the College of Mount Saint Joseph. A love for texture, color and the creative process sparked her curiosity for decorative painting. Initially, self taught and beginning techniques adorned the homes and furniture of courageous friends and family. Liz learned quickly that many things could be altered with paint and glazes. There were no limits. In 1997, after numerous professional classes taught by leaders in the industry, Liz turned her hobby into a thriving business.
In order to remain fresh and keep abreast of current design trends and products, Liz furthered her education while working. This is a practice that she currently continues. Liz’s use of color is vivid but can be customized to please the subtle, soft style many of her clients request. Outside-the-box designs include impressive textures with embedded objects, papers and jewels within the texture.
Her work can be seen in homes and businesses throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Liz has also participated in several home shows as well as taught many techniques on a professional level. She is a member of IDAL and the Ohio Valley/Northern Kentucky Decorative Artisans Guild.Testimonials:
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"These girls ROCK! They provide the most comprehensive set of notes that I've ever seen. The finishes they teach have all been previously done by them ON THE WALL and are proven money-makers. Within two weeks of returning from class I sold three jobs from my new sample boards.
George H from New York
I loved Karen and Liz's Appetite for Design class. The finishes are amazing and they "Wow" everyone that sees them. The instruction and organization is unmatched. Karen was able to get me out of my comfort zone and make me realize that I am capable of more. I have sold several of the finishes since taking this class. Karen and Liz are extremely talented and I would recommend this class to anyone.
Debbie S. from Ohio
This class not only provides with you with a cutting edge set of boards to fill your portfolio, but they provide you with an additional set of recipes to make another set of samples after the class. It keeps the adrenaline going.
Plus these are already wall-tested finishes and you are getting tips throughout the class telling you just how it will work on a large surface. You will enjoy this class...it is full of laughs and finishes that are proven to work.
Bonni N. from OH
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