Beth Warnecke Email and Phone Number

Beth Warnecke graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in Business. She concentrated in Accounting while taking a range of courses including studies in the art field. She worked in the accounting field until 2008 when she then decided to concentrate fully on her artistry and painting business. She has painted both professionally and as a passionate hobbyist for over 27 years. Beth has trained professionally with masters of her trade for over 17 years. She follows the trends in the industry and stays on the cutting edge of the decorative painting world by training around the country several times a year. She has trained with the American greats in the industry including Melanie Royals, Gary Lord, Sheri Zeman, Donna Phelps, Cynthia Davis, Lynne Rutter and Martin Allen Hirsch. Beth has also had the fortunate experience to study with European artists Mats Carlson, Pierre Finklestein, Julian Gautier and Jean Sable; and has been on an international paint project team restoring part of an 16th century Italian estate in Florence, Italy. Beth is the owner and artisan of Classic Creations Painting, concentrating in residential and small business decorative painting. She has a passion for creating with paint and plaster mediums. Her portfolio includes wall and ceiling treatments as well as very proficient in refinishing cabinetry and fine furniture.She belongs to The International Decorative Artisans League and is the past national president sitting on the International Board of Directors. She is also past president of IDAL's St. Louis chapter, Metro Artisans Guild. Specialties: Refinishing cabinetry, hand-finished furniture, venetian plasters, Olde World plasters, custom glazes and metallics, stenciling, all-over stenciling, crackles, antiquing, patina, leather looks, animal skins, and color matching.