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GENTILE GIANT GALLERIES *** Milestones *** Participated in the Tree House Foundation “Lights Of Love” benefit (December 14, 2004). Designed and created holiday cards for Maine Coon Rescue wherein all proceeds were given to support the rescue’s efforts (November 2004). Taught classes at the DuPage Art League on Trompe L’Oeil painting techniques (October 2004). Participated in the Tree House Foundation “Art For Animals” Auction. (October, 2004). Designed and created holiday cards for Maine Coon Rescue wherein all proceeds were given to support the rescue’s efforts (November 2003). Sponsored by the DuPage County Fair, in conjunction with the Naperville United Way‘s “Farmyard Friends“ public art display and auction, my original artwork “Golden Memories“ was displayed at Naper Settlement, May through September 2004. The piece later sold at auction for $3,000.00. Full length interviews and photographs of my artwork have been featured in the following publications: Country Sampler’s “Decorate With Paint” Magazine, November 2003 The Chicago Tribune (page 2), July 20, 2003 The Daily Herald (front page), July 22, 2003 Suburban Life (Liberty Press Publications), July 16 - 18, 2003 The Lombardian, July 16, 2003 Country Sampler’s “Decorate With Paint” Magazine, March 2003 Designed and created three full scale Murals (1 exterior and 2 interior) to the DuPage County Fairgrounds to support the County Fair (July 23 - 27, 2003). Participated in the Designers Show House “Stag’s Crest”, Barrington, Illinois, May 2002, by custom faux finishing two rooms as well as dining chairs to coordinate with their décor.
*** CUSTOM DECORATIVE FINISHES AND MURALS *** From Contemporary to 12th Century Design, we provide a wide variety of custom decorative finishes to both homes and businesses to enrich your décor. Our techniques include: Stone Work, Break Out Brick, Old World Plaster, Faux Leather, Marbleizing, Wood Graining, Venetian Plaster, Ragging, Color Washing and much more, starting at $2.00 per square foot. We also create Murals and Trompe L’Oeil artwork which can range in size from delicate decorative accents to elaborate room encompassing scenes, starting at $25.00 per square foot. *** PET PORTRAITS .***. Pet portraits, from your photographs, are available on a variety of surfaces including canvas, river rock, or furniture. Our Pet Portraits start at $89. *** HAND PAINTED FURNITURE *** Hand painted furniture is available in a multitude of styles including, classic faux leather, elegant floral, Medieval, Victorian, Gothic, and whimsical themes. *** ORDERING INFORMATION *** FOR ESTIMATES OR FURTHER INFORMATION, please contact us at: gentlegiantgalleries@att.net or 630.215.5580. We look forward to hearing from you! |