Berkeley Parents Network: Furniture Painting

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Furniture Painting

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Decorative furniture painter needed
Faux finishes on furniture

Decorative furniture painter needed

Nov 2006

I have an old rocker that belonged to my grandmother, and I'm looking for someone who can turn it into a keepsake for my daughter. What i have in mind is colorful decorative painting, maybe flowers, something really beautiful. Does anyone know of a local artist who does that kind of work on commission? Thanks so much for your help! B of Berkeley
expecting stormy weather in the E. Bay

If you are looking for a decorative furniture painter, you couldn't do any better than Heidi Tarver. Her work is absolutely stunning, and her prices are amazingly reasonable. You can check it out for yourself at her website, heiditarver.com. Take a look... it is a pleasure just to look at the images of some of the furniture. She is located in Berkeley... give her a call, you won't be disappointed. Her phone number is 510-928-5591. Good luck with your project! r.d. ------------------------------------------- Magpie Decorative Painting is FANTASTIC. Two women with a wonderful aesthetic, creative and great to work with. They have done furniture for us as well as glazing and decorative painting of walls and cabinets throughout our house. http://www.magpiepainting.com/index.html Magpie Fan

I have several chairs, including a rocker, that were painted by Heidi Tarver. Two of the chairs have been in my family for a long time (I don't actually know where they came from originally) and were old and pretty ratty, but had a lot of personal value for us. Heidi worked with us to transform the chairs into beautiful family heirlooms which are both functional and highly decorative. We love them, and it was a real pleasure working with Heidi; I felt that she really listened to what we wanted and worked with the chairs to create something special that we will treasure for many years. I would really recommend her work to anyone who is looking for a decorative furniture painter b.

I have bought painted furniture from Heidi Tarver-- she also gives classes, and I'm sure she would do a commission piece. Her contact info last I knew was 510-549-1538 and htarver[at]home.com (from a commercial postcard of hers that I've kept). Good luck-- her work is amazingly beautiful luisa

Laura Cusack just painted an old bed frame and desk for my teenage daughter. She was great to work with, very clean, and did a beautiful job. I would highly recommend her. Her number is 655-0678. Joan

Hi, I met a muralist and furniture painter yesterday. She does regular oil painting as well, and I saw one yesterday and it was quite fanciful. You might want to give her a call... Suzanne Pershing 510.415.5498 sjpershing[at]sbcglobal.net Good luck! Kimberly

I would like to highly recommend Julia Storrs 510-533-5688 Painted furniture and chairs in particular is her specialty! She is very creative and talented. Please call her to discuss your project!! Debra Debra

Faux finishes on furniture

Jan 2005

Does anyone have a recommendation for someone who does faux finishes on funiture? I'm looking for someone who can skillfully paint (blue) and give an aged apearance to my antique vanity and kitchen cabinets. Thanks! Michelle

Contact Mike Brown. He does beautiful faux finishes on furniture.

Michael Brown, Preservation Painting
Decorative and Faux Finishes
955 Jackson St.
Benicia, CA
707-748-0447
fauxbea AT earthlink.net

Melanie

I know an amazing artist who does lots of furniture work, just as you're looking for (she also does faux work on walls, and beautiful murals). She has a keen eye for detail and color and she is incredibly fast. She has done several things for me -- most recently a faux finish on my new bathroom wall. Much of her furniture work is sold at specialty shops. Her name is Chris and you can email her at Christine6940 AT aol.com Good luck. Susan

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