Today we’d like to introduce you to Pauline Curtiss.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I began in fine art with a degree in painting and soon fell in love with pattern. I began my design business almost 20 years ago, drawing custom patterns and hand printing them on interior spaces. I soon started a painting company so I would have the help I needed for large projects! My favorites are where you would not expect it, ceilings and floors and huge scale designs with offset overlays. I like to print with glazes and brush strokes and free handing into the patterns and shifting the colors and shades to show movement and the work of the artists’ hand.
I enjoy each job being different. Each client comes to me with a concept and I get to work to customize it exactly for their space. I enjoy my job so much! We work with designers, clients, contractors etc.
I also design and manufacture dinnerware, create modern fine art paintings, and design and manufacture rugs and linens.
I have been featured on This Old House, Elle Decor, Interiors Boston, New England Home Magazine, The Boston Globe, South Shore Living and others.
Has it been a smooth road?
Finding out how to satisfy myself creatively and have an income doing it! I had no idea when I graduated from RISD what I would do for work! I could not be more glad that I came to a place where I get to be creative in my job and have each day be different and exciting. I love getting to work with so many talented designers and clients who inspire me!
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Patina story. Tell us more about the business.
I don’t really know of any other businesses who hand draw custom patterns to hand print on interior surfaces. There are many faux finishing and mural companies, but I think what we provide is more along the lines of a custom wallpaper. I love getting to create unique new designs every day! I love classical influences but blowing them up to be huge for a modern spin on them. The handmade feel is so important to my aesthetic, making the patterns and surfaces seem alive and personal. We have done a ton of tricky jobs which are a few stories up! It has been a lot of two story statement foyers!
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
Pattern has become more and more popular lately! I think it is going to progress in the same direction! People are definitely open to larger edgier designs with wild colors.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.patina-designs.com
- Phone: 6176533119
- Email: pauline@patina-designs.com
- Instagram: patinadesigns
- Other: www.paulinecurtiss.com www.patina-collections.com
Image Credit:
Room shots by Michael J Lee Photography
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