The Artist
Misha Kaplan
Muralist, Luminist & Decorative Artist
For over 25 years, Misha has painted surfaces that change with the hour, breathe with the room, and hold up under the scrutiny of the most discerning clients in Houston. Every finish begins with the architecture and ends with the light.
Her trade practice serves interior designers, architects, and builders who need a single-source decorative subcontractor they can specify with confidence. From Venetian plaster to full-envelope themed rooms, the studio delivers sample-board-approved finishes, GC-coordinated installation, and a referral partnership built on reliability.
Philosophy
The Art of Light
Light is the true medium. Plaster reveals it. Paint channels it. A surface that ignores the light in the room will always disappoint. Misha begins every commission by studying the architecture, the orientation, and the way natural light moves through the space across the day. The finish is designed to respond to that movement.
The Process
How Partners Work With the Studio
01
Submit a Brief
Send your floor plan, finish schedule, or reference images. A scope, sample board recommendation, and realistic timeline comes back within 48 hours.
02
Sample Board Approval
Misha prepares physical finish samples for client sign-off before any brushwork begins. No surprises on install day.
03
GC-Coordinated Install
Misha coordinates directly with your general contractor, works around the install sequence, and handles her own scaffold and setup.
04
Referral Partnership
Trade partners receive priority scheduling, direct-line access, and an ongoing relationship.
Credentials & Recognition
- •25+ years of decorative painting practice
- •500+ trade commissions completed
- •Venetian Plaster Specialist — Italian-trained technique
- •Featured in Houston Design Magazine
- •Preferred vendor for leading Houston interior designers
Ready to Specify a Finish?
Send Misha your floor plan, finish schedule, or a reference image and she'll respond with a scope, a sample board recommendation, and a realistic timeline. Trade partners receive priority scheduling and direct-line coordination throughout the project.
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