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Featured SAFS Student Shannon Kaye, New host of DIY's "Fresh Coat"
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Watch the DIY Network channel on Mondays at 11:30 AM and Fridays 1:30 PM Pacific Time and you
can brush up with "Fresh Coat", written and hosted by featured SAFS student Shannon Kaye!
"Fresh Coat" is a "just paint" makeover show that illustrates what a can of paint and a little
imagination can do to completely change the look and feel of a room.
Shannon's finishes are based on traditional decorative painting techniques, but her style has
evolved far beyond what is now popularly called "faux" painting. She uses textures, layers,
and patterns to create rich, deep surfaces that complement her personalized design schemes.
"A finish should be subtle, sophisticated, and somewhat mysterious," she says. "And the
overall interior should speak to the unique qualities and belongings of those who use it."
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Shannon Kaye
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Hand painted
wall pattern
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Shannon's love of color and paint led her to attend the Academy of Art College in San Francisco
starting in 1993. She attended for three years studying interior design and industrial
design. But it was a chance meeting with a well known decorative painter that gave her
the critical education she needed. She apprenticed for a year learning the intimate details
of decorative painting and gained her first sense of what it takes to make a living as
an artist.
Striking out on her own in 1997, one of Shannon's first moves was to attend classes with
Aaron Cohen.
"Aaron's classes were a godsend to me, especially when it came to starting my own
business. He has in-depth knowledge about the mediums he uses, and provides a wealth of
practical tips from bidding on projects to solving creative on-site problems. I gained
invaluable tools, resources, and encouragement from Aaron. He's the greatest!"
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While she makes her living as an artist and interior designer for affluent homeowners in the San
Francisco Bay Area, Shannon Kaye has traveled as far as New York and Florida painting and designing in
her own unique style. "I love making people happy whether I'm working on a high profile project or
giving do-it-yourself advice. Aaron is always generous with his knowledge, and I've incorporated that
practice into my business as well. It's more rewarding and fun that way."
In addition to hosting Fresh Coat for DIY her work has been shown in Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion
Magazine and featured in the Pottery Barn Kid's catalog. She also enjoys creating fine art.
email: shannonkaye67@yahoo.com
website: www.shannonkaye.com
www.diynetwork.com/show
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Shannon in action
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Whimsical trompe l'oiel
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Marmorino over range hood
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