Raised in rural Ohio, the parents of Steven Spathelf recognized his artistic talent as a young child. He started painting at the age of 8 under the direction of Ethel Berlin. He received additional formal training at Bowling Green State University in Ohio & Kendall School of Design (later to become Kendall College of Art & Design) in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Soon after moving to the Tampa Bay area of Florida 30 years ago, Steve started to paint professionally. His first murals were on children's walls in the homes of friends. He then later presented his portfolio to interior designers & obtained commissions to paint hundreds of murals in the area's finest communities.
His wall paintings impress the viewer with their realism, a technique known as "trompe l' oeil", a French term meaning "to deceive the eye". Many clients have some idea of what the subject matter is to be for their project, such as a scene from a favorite vacation spot. Others ask for guidance as to what would be most appropriate for the site.
Soon after moving to the Tampa Bay area of Florida 30 years ago, Steve started to paint professionally. His first murals were on children's walls in the homes of friends. He then later presented his portfolio to interior designers & obtained commissions to paint hundreds of murals in the area's finest communities.
His wall paintings impress the viewer with their realism, a technique known as "trompe l' oeil", a French term meaning "to deceive the eye". Many clients have some idea of what the subject matter is to be for their project, such as a scene from a favorite vacation spot. Others ask for guidance as to what would be most appropriate for the site.
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Steve has built a reputation for excellence, integrity and unsurpassed designs. Steve creates signature custom wall finishes, to meet the color and design preferences of his clients, including hundreds of one-of-a-kind hand-painted finishes in faux-marbles and exotic wood-grains, historical murals and fine art, italian frescos and decorative stencils.
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