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In 1987,
Martin
Alan Hirsch opened Decorative Finishes Studio in Louisville,
Kentucky.
Through comprehensive study throughout the world.. as well as in his
studio,
Martin has created and mastered hundreds of decorative faux
finishing
paint techniques.
In September of 1992, Martin
opened The Faux Finish School®, a division of Decorative Finishes
Studio. The Faux Finish School® was the first faux painting
business program in the country that taught not only faux painting, but
also the "business" side of this lucrative career. In 1995, The Faux Finish
School's website was created and became the first faux painting
studio and faux finishing school on the Internet. Today, The Faux Finish
School® and it's website have become the "model" for the
faux painting industry.
As a pioneer
in
this industry, Martin Alan Hirsch continues to work in the field,
staying
"on top" of current trends, newest techniques, as well as
bringing
his expertise into the classroom. Martin's passion for this industry continued in 1993 when he invented the now famous "Neon Leon" stippling brush....Martin had a company send him nylon bristles that could replace the standard horsehair bristles in brushes used for texturing ceilings. 
He had over 15 different bristles..some white, some pink, some blue and one in particular.."neon green". He picked the neon green bristle, the amount of bristles, as well as the length of nap that would be best suited for faux painting...Today this brush is a common tool found in faux painter's brush boxes throughout the world as well as faux finishing books and HGTV! Martin is proud to have designed, invented and marketed this brush....
Martin not
only
continues to develop new techniques, but also teaches the incredible
faux
finishes he has mastered. Utilizing his passion and commitment to
faux
painting as an artform, Martin coordinates the teaching of enthusiastic
students
wanting to begin or continue a career in the art and business of
faux
finishing with an array of incredible instructors, including renowned decorative artists, Katy Raine-Cadenas, Cindy Everett and Krista Vind as well as utilizing job site preparation man, Vincent Douglas (Vincent has been Martin's prep man for 22 years) to make sure you have an incredible learning experience!
His students
are some of the most successful faux finishers working
today!
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Martin
is a member of the select Color Marketing Group 
Martin
was asked to be Logistics Coordinator for the SALI EXPO in Chicago - 2006 as well as San Francisco - 2007 
Martin Alan Hirsch was also voted in as a member of The Faux Effects International® Advisory Board in 2007 and maintains an active role in this position. 
