Paint is a wonderfully versatile medium, translating endless ranges of color, texture, or patterned ideas into functional, long-lasting designs.
Artstar Custom Paintworks is a Baltimore based decorative painting and faux finishing company founded by Kelly Walker in 2002. Artstar specializes in hand-applied, atmospheric finishes that capture and enhance the charm of any environment with sophisticated drama. We are dedicated to individualized service and the highest quality craftsmanship to make your improvement project a powerful and diverse work of art.
We actively develop new custom finishes for the design and architectural trades, and are well respected for our professional contracting services and collaboration in the design process. Services range from murals and traditional faux finishes, to custom painted finishes and fine Italian Plasters.
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Kelly Walker
List Maker/Task Master
CEO of Artstar. Workaholic visionary and social media addict.
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Nikki Flam
Work Wife/Art Therapist/Senior Artist (emphasis on Senior)
The yin to my yang. My therapist, my work wife, the reason Artstar exists.
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Bruce Bennett
Resident Young Hipster, IT & Photography
(Not to be confused with 1920s inspired Artifact Coffee hipsters.)
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Chad Pettit
Occasional Labor
His true passion is being an actor. You may have noticed him from the Tate Automotive commercial. Skilled at art installation.
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Eric Nichols
Plaster Enthusiast
Helper with all things. Wise beyond years, and a great fact checker.
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Danielle Oed
Studio Helper
Jack of all trades.
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Jose Pedina
House Painter Extraordinaire
Helps with specialty lacquer finishes, under coatings, and all things straight painting.
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Balage Balough
Muralist and Euro Model
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Julie Geare
Art hanger extraordinaire. Even on the most wobbly of scaffolding, Julie has never hung a crooked painting.