Gary Lord is recognized internationally as an artist, teacher, author and television personality. He owns and operates Gary Lord Wall Options and Associates, Inc., which was named best faux finisher in 2002 and 2003 by Painting and Wallcovering Contractor. Gary also operates Prismatic Painting Studio, which allows him to teach extensive faux finishing skills to others, nationally and internationally. Gary has appeared on numerous television shows: Decorating with Style (HGTV) The Carol Duvall Show (HGTV), Paint! Paint! Paint! (PBS), and The Christopher Lowell Show (The Discovery Channel). He has written for Decorative Artist's Workbook, The Artist's Magazine, The Faux Finisher, Artistic Stenciler, The Decorative Painter, Profiles in Faux, Paint Pro, American Painting Contractor and Architectural Living.