Hi my name is Tim Glastetter. I am a Decorative Painter and Design Fabricator. I began decorative painting in my youth, not knowing that this would later become a career path or even knowing what a decorative painter was. My official career in decorative painting started in the mid ’90s and later emerged into design fabrication as well. Just as I didn’t know there was a need for decorative painters, the same goes for design fabrications.
Where are you from? Where and what did you study?
I am from St. Louis, MO area and my 1st class in decorative painting was a trip to Chicago in 1998. I’ve since traveled to many schools and states as well as outside the US, always thirsting to learn more and keep current with design trends, colors, & techniques.
What influences do you think shaped your approach to decorative art?
My greatest influence came from my parents. My father was very handy with all things ‘HOUSE’ – building, remodeling, home maintenance and repairs. My mom was always ‘home project’ driven – painting, wallpapering, furniture refinishing, decorating, etc. They would often allow my input on home projects at a young age.
As an adult I attended school for IT and computer programming, never satisfied with the work that came from this path. It was an interior designer that I hired that prompted me to painting, particularly decorative arts and specialty painting. She had seen my self-taught projects in my home and urged me to take it further. Not liking my current career status, it was all the push I needed.
Do you play music while you work and what kind?
I almost always have music playing in the background when working, creating, designing … usually a form of folk rock, but I also enjoy other genres – instrumental, classic, and some old country.
Craziest paint spill you’ve ever had to clean up?
Fortunately, I have never had a memorable paint spill on any job site.
What do you enjoy most about owning your own business?
- I love how the use of paints, textures, color, and coatings can not only change a visual finish but often it will alter or change a particular style.
- The creativity – helping people solve design issues with the use of paint, color, texture, etc. to transform and unify a piece of furniture or an entire house.
- Through the use of design fabrication it gives me great satisfaction to create beautiful and sought after furnishings to folks whom otherwise would have purchased new. Not only are they 100% satisfied, but working, thinking, & designing in this manner means less waste for our landfills.
- Working with repeat clients – this group of folks already know me and know my skills/talent and capability to deliver. This allows me to do my job with very little convincing or hand-holding along the way.
- Being in control of my schedule and making the most of each day.
And what do you enjoy least?
- Proposals / bidding
- Clutter or cluttered working conditions
- Marketing myself
What’s something you wish you could tell your younger self?
Always follow your gut. Create a job career path doing something you truly enjoy doing!
See more of Tim’s work at timglastetter.com.
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