Artisan, Mark Nordgren, founder of Bella Faux Finishes specialize in "Italian Venetian Plaster" and the dramatic "Italian Finishes". His company "Bella Faux Finishes'' , together with sons David, Michael and wife Kathleen, have grown to be one of the leaders in the Midwest in the application of various Italian Plasters, Italian Venetian Plaster, New Italian Finishes and New Faux Finishes. Also trained in American Clay, Armourcoat Polished Plasters and New Faux Finishes. My favorite location on a project, I love working on ceilings, "The Forgotten Fifth Wall". So many opportunities for drama. A passionate student and author of the methodology of creating "The Wow Effect". Currently writing a book about this challenging effect and how to introduce the "Wow" on your next project. Author of a variety of articles on Interior Design and Home Building that have been published around the world. "The 7 Interior Design Mistakes" http://www.bellafauxfinishes.com/7interiordesignmistakes.html "The 7 Home Building Mistakes" http://www.bellafauxfinishes.com/7homebuildingmistakes.html Our Project Goal: "Every Home Deserves a Room, that Quietly Whispers... Wow!" To view dramatic project photos of "Italian Venetian Plaster", the dramatic "Italian Finishes" and "The Wow Effect". Please visit http://www.bellafauxfinishes.com