About the artists of Three Design: We create faux finishes and custom interior finishes.



is Shane Musser, Chris Mietus and Dana McArthur. Collectively they have nearly twenty years experience working in the interior and decorative arts.

Having worked several years as independent contract artists for a prominent faux finishing company in Austin, the three artisans decided to combine talents and form to better facilitate the needs of their clients.

Although specialized in a wide variety of contemporary and old world décor, the founders of strive to broaden the use of decorative painting beyond the traditional. This drive constantly pushes them to seek out new products, new trends and new techniques in order to offer fresh and exciting treatments.

Their varied backgrounds in fine arts, interior and exterior painting and home décor give them a unique balance and insight to assist you with your decorative needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can faux finishes and murals be cleaned?
    Most finishes that are subject to dirt or scuffs are sealed with either an acrylic urethane or polyurethane protective coating. This allows any solvent-free cleanser to be used.
  • How long will my creative finish take?
    This depends on the finish. For example, some finishes such as faux stone, marble-izing or a wax resist finish, will have several steps which require sufficient dry-time between applications. Conversely, an oil glaze, blush wash, or leather finish often can be completed more quickly due to the temperament and dynamics of the materials involved.
  • What is the sound of one faux finisher clapping?
    Answer: Exactly.
  • Can a faux finish be touched up?
    Fixing or touching up a faux finish can be achieved by using the same paints and materials involved in the original application. If the original materials are not present, custom colors may have to be made specifically for the application and in some instances the entire surface may have to be base coated and refinished.
  • Does three design work with designers?
    The artisans of three design have worked extensively with designers.
  • How do you price your finishes?
    Typically finishes can range any where from $2.00 a square foot to $10.00 a square foot and up. Pricing is done by estimating the time involved, materials used, complexity of the treatment and access to the space to be finished.
  • Do you do wallpaper?
    Nope. However, we have a wide variety of pattern-based finishes and stencils that can provide the same effect that wallpaper gives. Contact us for more detail.