ABOUT US

Matthew Wicklund began his training to become a painter at the age of 21 when he joined the Union and started his apprenticeship painting commercial factories in Muskegon, Michigan. Matthew was so skilled that he was promoted to residential painting. The average time to complete apprentice training and required classes is 3 years, Matt excelled and completed the course in a year and 6 months. When a painter is fully accredited and owns his own painting company he becomes a Master Journeyman. This is where the name Master Painting proudly originated. In 1981 Matthew moved to Hilton Head and Master Painting flourished. Over the last 35 years Matthews talent for painting and his expertise on the materials available have made him a local favorite in the Hilton Head, Bluffton area. Matthew is an amazing colorist, he patiently works with his clients to achieve the best hue and sheen for each project. The south has it's own challenges for painters and the materials they work with. That is where experience working in one locale is invaluable. Knowing which paint to use and how to apply it is an important aspect of being a successful painter. When clients comment on Matthews work I hear the same 3 things over and over. He is meticulous on quality, cleanliness and the speed with which he executes a project. Often Matthew will video a home room by room, disassemble each, paint and perfectly re- assemble the home while clients are out of town. Matthew is married to artist Nancy Mitchell and together they have 3 adult children, 3 dogs and a thriving painting company. Matt and Nancy live in the same community where they work and count many previous and current clients as friends and extended family.

Having a career as an artist is living the dream for Nancy Mitchell. Nancy's education started as a teen enrolled in drawing classes at a local community college in New Jersey. Nancy also lived on Hilton Head as a teen with her sister and then her mother. On her return to NJ she took art classes at Union County College with Professor George Hildrew,a well-known New York artist and Professor Anthony Nicoli. At age 21 Nancy returned to Hilton Head and began classes at the Strattford Art school where she received an Associates degree in Art. Nancy then managed Colorworks Art gallery where she learned the business side of fine art. Matthew Wicklund and Nancy Mitchell began dating in 1993 and were married in 1996. With Matthews help Nancy established and began growing her own decorative painting business. She is proud to state she has made her living as an artist for the last 22 years. Nancy's work has been represented by many galleries over the years, The Red piano, Colorworks,and Tidwells to name a few. Nancy Is currently represented by The Filling Station gallery, Picture This gallery and exhibits at Low Country Produce's Farmers Market every Tues. in season. Nancy has done many faux finishes and murals in restaurants and private homes over the years and has an extensive portfolio. Communication is a very important aspect of bringing a clients vision to life. Nancy really listens and always does a to scale painting or sample before she begins a mural or a Faux Finish. That removes the guesswork and everyone is comfortable with the process Mitchell says. Matt and Nancy Frequently work together on projects for clients and also share 3 children, 3 dogs and a home/studio on Hilton Head island.