MissElaineous was part of the “Squirrelly Gig” Celebration in Glendale, OH!  
As Glendale celebrates 150 years, the town’s mascot – the  squirrel – has been honored by almost 30 local artists in giant fauxbulous fiberglass. These themed creatures are found all around the village of Glendale, with the effort of MissElaineous artist Laine Discepoli’s contribution, “Faux-Me-OH!!!” on the corner near the studio entrance.   “It was so much fun to work on this guy…quite unlike the typical wall!!!!.... Faux-Me-OH! Is a lover of faux, and as an artiste, dons a “portfauxlio” as his smock,” says Laine. “He was quite an agreeable client…and most importantly, doesn’t take himself too seriously.”  For more info on a walking tour of this event, visit www.Glendaleohio.org <http://www.glendaleohio.org/> .

Lain Selected to Teach at National SALI Convention, Summer 2006

Laine will be sharing her marketing and promotional expertise with other professional finishers, and artisans in Chicago this July at the annual SALI Convention.  The convention is a literal vortex of products, tools, suppliers, services, schools, classes, training and lectures for all skill levels.  It brings some of the most prominent names in the industry from farand wide and serves as wonderful opportunity to “visit” multiple approaches to our craft in one location. Check out <http://www.sali.org/> . for more information.

Check out the Winter issue of Cincinnati’s Design Magazine. Laine’s work will be featured in a faux finishing article that focuses on specialty and artful finishes. She did many rooms in a Mason home including an Old World style wine room with a unique finish called “Hidden Treasure” which features fine art hidden within layers of texture...
 
The Cincinnati Ronald McDonald House has a new mural courtesy of MissElaineous Decorative Painting.  The scene depicts a young boy’s room with windows that look out on to the wonder of nature in the form of some famous destinations. The mural was done on behalf of the Helfrich family of Northern Kentucky in honor of their son, Josh,  who passed away some time ago.  Josh’s twin sister and some family friends were on board to contribute their artful skills and the result is a multi-dimensional wall on the lower level of the House for all to enjoy.  “The whole idea with this project was to do something that would make people smile.  And it does. And Josh would love that!”, said Ann Helfrich.