Hi from Chicago!

[setdecdiva]

Hello all, it's great to find a community of fellow backstage artists! I am especially interested in connecting with other scenic painters.

I own my own decorative painting business, Only Faux You, Inc. in the Chicago area. I am also an active set dec/scenic painter for many local community and highschool districts. I'm originally from the Bay Area, in California (hence the Golden Gate bridge avitar), and received a BA in Theatre from Cal State University, Northridge many years ago. After working in corporate America as a trainer/tech writer for more than 20yrs and 3 layoffs, I decided it was time to follow my heart back into more artistic endevours. When I'm not working in either residential or theatrical venues, I spend my time with my husband, two kids and our dog.

[len]

Welcome. What part of Chicago are you in?

[Van]

Welcome Aboard !
I love your nickname. We need more painters and decorators. I try to help out around here, but I'm really more of a wood butcher who likes to paint.
Ask what you want, answer what you can.

[setdecdiva]

Primarily I'm in the Northwest suburbs, but I travel all over Chicagoland for the work! Are you local? If so, where?

[setdecdiva]

Thanks for the PM repsonse, Van. I have a fine appreciation for "wood butchers"!

[derekleffew]

Originally Posted by Van

...We need more painters and decorators. I try to help out around here, ...

I thought you once said it's "because most are girls, who don't know how to use computers"?

setdecdiva, when I left Chicago in 1991, there were only a few good set painters in town. Led of course by Karl Kochvar at the Goodman. Ever worked for/with Chicago Scenic or ScenicView?

[Van]

Originally Posted by derekleffew

I thought you once said it's "because most are girls, who don't know how to use computers"?

Are you trying to get me killed ?






< I didn't say they didn't know how. I said they couldn't read the screens because of all the White Out.....>

[coolbeam]

I'm pretty sure they'd use Titanium White Oxide instead of White Out.

Welcome to the booth, setdecdiva. Don't get paint on anything! We like it black and dark here.

[len]

I'm in the Aurora/Naperville area, but like you, I'm all over. Going to Wisconsin next week and I have stuff in Iowa, Detroit, Nashville, etc. next year.