What is the Decorative Artist Retreat??

The Decorative Artist Retreat 
2-Day Hands-On Experience
October 4–5, Atlanta, GA
10am - 4pm

Calling all Faux Finishers, Decorative Artists, and DIYers this is your retreat.
Whether you're a seasoned painter or just starting to explore the world of decorative finishes, the Decorative Artist Retreat is designed to ignite your creativity, sharpen your skills, and elevate your artistry. Over two immersive days, you'll get hands-on with professional tools, techniques, and materials that bring walls, furniture, and surfaces to life.

 

 

Welcome to a retreat where creativity meets craftsmanship, and every brushstroke is a love letter to beauty. The Decorative Artist Retreat is a hands-on sanctuary for faux finishers, decorative artists, and DIY creatives who crave texture, elegance, and soulful expression through paint and plaster.

This isn’t just a workshop—it’s a celebration of artistry, a gathering of kindred spirits, and a deep dive into the tactile magic of decorative finishes. Over two luxurious days, you’ll explore the techniques that transform ordinary surfaces into works of art, guided by the intuitive rhythm of your own hands.

🖌️ What You’ll Experience

• Guided instruction in 10 signature finishes, from soft shimmer to bold texture
• Hands-on practice with professional tools and materials
• Creation of a custom sample portfolio to inspire future projects
• A nurturing, sensory-rich environment designed to spark joy and flow
• 1-on-1 guidance with TobeyRenee to refine your technique and deepen your artistry
• A curated Art Swag Bag filled with tools, textures, and treasures
• Delicious lunch, snacks, and refreshments provided, to keep you nourished and inspired

🌸 Techniques You’ll Explore

Each finish is chosen for its richness and visual poetry:

• Venetian Marble –This timeless finish adds sophistication to walls, ceilings, and architectural details. Venetian Marble is a luxurious plaster technique that mimics the depth and elegance of natural stone. Applied in thin, polished layers, it creates a smooth, marble-like surface with soft movement and subtle sheen. This timeless finish adds sophistication to walls, ceilings, and architectural details. Ideal for decorative artists and DIY creatives, it invites a slow, intentional process that celebrates texture and light. The result is a surface that feels both ancient and refined—like painting with history itself.

 

• Black Diamond Glass - luminous crushed glass with crystalline depth

The Diamond Glass finish is a top selling technique in my portfolio!!! Diamond Glass is a high-end technique made of tiny clear crushed glass pieces, mixed with shining crystals, that is applied to a surface with a heavy bodied adhesive. Over the past several years, I have worked diligently with this product and created a step-by-step process, which has allowed me to successfully increase my bottom line and grow my customer base. The addition of Diamond Glass to your list of services, will upgrade your portfolio and increase revenue.

 

• Champagne Croc – exotic texture with a metallic whisper

Imagine the authentic texture of Crocodile skin, with its rough beauty on the fronts of your cabinets, furniture, art, or covering the walls in your home. I have even installed my Metallic Croc technique, organically to ceilings. This beautiful texture will always be a show stopper in your portfolio.

 

• Luster Stone – soft, dimensional plaster with a gentle glow

LusterStone is a low luster plaster. It’s a staple in my design portfolio. Easily applied by trowel, and is unsurpassed in its dimensional, beautiful decorative results. The very act of application does the decorative work for you, forming soft metallic plaster high and low effects and reflective patterns. This plaster creates a high end look and feel in any room. 

 

• Glam Rock – thinly shaved stone for raw, organic elegance

GlamRock is a beautiful technique that can be installed almost everywhere. "GlamRock isn't paint or plaster, its actual thinly shaved pieces of rock." GlamRock is so stunning, your designers will be sure to select it for their projects, and your clients will be sure to love it in their homes. It's the perfect touch of opulence in any space!!

 

• Crystal Glass Bead – sparkling clarity with layered light

Glass Bead is a decorative, water based, acrylic gel medium that dries clear and contains a high concentration of small, clear glass beads. The clarity allows any color underneath to show through, while the glass beads reflect light in a sparkling cascade. This technique is beautiful in almost any area. 

• Crackle – aged beauty with antique charm

Crackle is the perfect technique for furniture and kitchen cabinets. This clear, water base medium offers a consistent crack that works every time. Crackle reveals glimpses of the base color, creating an antique look. Perfect for enhancing furniture, woodwork, trim, lamps and decorative accessories.

 

• Elephant Hyde – bold texture with timeless appeal

Elephant Hyde is a beautiful technique full of texture and detail. It’s one of my original portfolio favorites, that has stood the test of time.

 

• Brushed Metal – sleek, modern metallics with edge

My Brushed Metal Wall technique is another fabulous addition in my "Flawless Metallic Walls" series. I developed this technique to compliment the modern look and feel of contemporary furniture and design. This clean modern look goes perfectly in loft spaces or music studios. 

 

• Shabby Chic Woodgrain – This technique mimics the natural beauty of wood

Discover the warmth and organic elegance of hand-applied wood grain finishes. This technique mimics the natural beauty of wood, adding depth, texture, and timeless character to walls, furniture, and accent pieces. You'll learn how to layer color, manipulate tools, and create realistic grain patterns that feel both rustic and refined. Perfect for DIYers and decorative artists who crave earthy charm and artisan detail. Let your brush carve out the story of wood—one stroke at a time.

• Silver Glitter Gloss – radiant sparkle with refined control

Create the perfect Glitter Wall!! Glitter Gloss is a trowelable product that can be used to create any color Glitter Wall. It’s very durable, shed resistant, and will not leave tons of glitter on the floor during Installation.  Perfect for furniture and accessories.  Glitter Gloss will also give your canvas art the perfect touch of bling.

This retreat is rooted in the sensual pleasures of creation—earthy textures, harmonious color palettes, and the slow, satisfying rhythm of hand-applied artistry. It’s about grounding your creativity, honoring your craft, and indulging in the beauty of the process.

Whether you're painting for your home, your heart, or your next masterpiece, this retreat invites you to reconnect with your artistic intuition and surround yourself with beauty.