Cathy Conner

Cathy is the founder of

Studio C

. Always having a love of the decorative arts, she ended a successful 20 year career in culinary arts and sought out the best school for applied decorative arts. She studied for two years at the Cours Renaissance in Paris, France under the direction of Marc Gardereau, Michel Nadai, Pierre le Fumat, Sylvan Enicolo and Christian Martencourt for two years. After her formal education she spent another year working with Nicole Vigini and Aaron Cohen. Cathy is a member of the International Salon of Decorative Painters and continues to collaborate with colleagues from Denmark, France, Italy, Sweden and the US. She has established herself as an internationally recognized entrepreneur and artist.

Virgilio Martinez

Martino specializes in a unique technique of polished plaster that he has created and perfected. He has expertise in all other plaster mediums, restoration, touch-up, as well as gold and silver leafing. Before joining the

Studio C

ensemble, Martino apprenticed under Marco Ventana, a well-known Italian decorative artist in Los Angeles, followed by training with Pierre Finkelsteing in New York.

Jorge Maciel

After working in an apprenticeship

Studio C

Jorge joined the group and now specializes in plasters and cements. He is also well versed in many of the other materials for which

Studio C

has come to be recognized.

Jacques Olivier

Jacques is the most recent member of the

Studio C

crew and specializes in bricolage, touch-up and support work.

Francoise Martin Dareths

, Collaborator
True to the international nature of

Studio C

Francoise lives in France but is often called upon to collaborate on projects. She holds degrees in Art History and Art Restoration. She has passed the National CAP for Contemporary Art Restauration. With 23 years of experience in decorative painting, Francoise is a valuable asset to

Studio C

.

Laura Lester

, Collaborator
Laura lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and remains an important part of

Studio C

. She is a gifted muralist, plaster and grottesque artist.