Christiaan Pretorius brings a broad knowledge of historical styles of decoration, fine art and architecture to his work. His education in his native South Africa developed his keen draftsmanship and concise graceful composition. His career as a fine artist and stage designer brought him to the US in 1990, when he began working in the decorative arts. He enjoys the lively interaction between traditional craftsmanship and a contemporary context – seeing painted decoration through the lens of current trends in art and interior design. Christiaan’s wide-ranging artistic vocabulary is a valuable resource for designers and architects looking to enhance and enrich their projects with meticulously crafted murals and applied finishes.