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For the past 30 years, Martin Alan Hirsch has been an industry professional in the art of decorative painting and faux finishing.In 1987, Martin Alan Hirsch opened Decorative Finishes Studio in Louisville, Kentucky. Through comprehensive study throughout the world.. as well as in his studio, Martin has created and mastered hundreds of decorative faux finishing paint techniques.
As a pioneer in this industry, Martin Alan Hirsch continues to work in the field, staying "on top" of current trends, newest techniques, as well as bringing his expertise into the classroom. Martin not only continues to develop new techniques, but also teaches the incredible faux finishes he has mastered. Utilizing his passion and commitment to faux painting as an artform, Martin personally teaches enthusiastic students wanting to begin or continue a career in the art and business of faux finishing! His students are some of the most successful faux finishers working today! Many of his students now have studios of their own and teaching workshops thanks to his training. |
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In
1998, Martin designed and "broke ground" on Decorative
Finishes
Studio's "Italian Villa"
studio
to exemplify his work. The "villa" The faux painted villa shows Martin's passion and commitment to the faux painting artform, as well as giving students a chance to view faux painting in its ultimate form! Martin is a member of the select Color Marketing Group known as CMG. CMG is an international association of 1700 color designers who forecast color directions one to three years in advance for all industries.
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 Martin was featured in an 8 page spread on the Reba McEntire Estate, including 5 photos of Martin's works 
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In 1997, Martin was commissioned
to create the finishes and complete the decorative painting in the home and guesthouse of
national
recording artist, Reba McEntire, as well as her recording
studios;
Starstruck Studios, Martin continues to work with top
architects,
interior designers, and builders as an advisor. His faux finish works have won
numerous
national awards from hair salons to law firms. Martin's residential faux
finish
commissions are published in the book entitled...
"Sophisticated
Surfaces," available in The Faux Marketplace. With 30 years experience, he stands at the
top
of his field and is one of the most sought after decorative
artists
today.
Thousands of students have passed through the doors of The Faux
Finish School® and are now in the business
of decorative faux painting! Martin personally teaches many of the faux
painting classes, He alsocommisions the most talented instructors to guest teach at The Faux Finish School.
beginner to advanced levels, enabling students to learn
first-hand
the art that has made him such a popular decorative
artist.
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Copyright 2001 - 2016 The Faux Finish School
®
Louisville, Kentucky
Send questions and comments to Decorative
Finishes Studio
or call 800.598.FAUX
member of the
Color Marketing Group
The premiere international association
that forecasts colors for manufacturers
In September of 1992, Martin
opened The Faux Finish School®, a division of Decorative Finishes
Studio. The Faux Finish School® was the first faux painting
business program in the country that taught not only faux painting, but
also the "business" side of this lucrative career. In 1995, The Faux Finish
School's website was created and became the first faux painting
studio and faux finishing school on the Internet. Today, The Faux Finish
School® and it's website have become the "model" for the
faux painting industry.
