Canning specializes in both the restoration of historic interiors as well as the beautification through new design. However, the term "Church Decorator" was a distinguishing UK expression that qualified a decorative painting company. Since churches are historically the most elaborate structures, sparing no decoration or embellishment, "Church Decorators" expressed the capability of a painting firm. If the firm could understand and execute the complex symbolism, artwork, and purpose of a church, they could tackle any interior. 

The following projects highlighted below touch on the different services Canning offers in order to complete a restoration or beautification program. From design and rendering services to historic paint investigations, and art conservation to commissions, Canning is capable of reimplementing the historic scheme or installing a design appropriate to the interior.

March 7, Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas

New Design

Our Mother of Perpetual Help at Thomas Aquinas College

At Thomas Aquinas's East Coast Campus, a new design was developed to beautify the interior of the country Gothic chapel. A color palette of rich golden and blue tones was selected in honor of the patron saint and symbolism throughout pays homage to the Blessed Mother as well as St. Thomas Aquinas for whom the college is named.

Read about new design and church beautification.     

March 17, Feast of St. Patrick

Restoration & Conservation

St. Patrick Church

Through a historic paint investigation, the original color palette and decoration of St. Patrick Church was uncovered for replication within the interior. The church and interior decoration were designed by architect Patrick Kelley. The murals in the nave were conserved and the decorative scheme was restored to Kelley's original design.

Read about paint investigations, historic restoration and fine art conservation.

March 19, Feast of St. Joseph

Rendering for Commissioned Artwork

St. Joseph

The watercolor rendering picture above is a schematic drawing for a mural installed within a side altar. The completed mural is about 16 feet high and 9 feet wide. The rendering process allows for a visual conversation between the church and the artist in order to develop a design all parties are pleased to implement within the church. 

Read about watercolor rendering and design.    

March 25, Feast of The Annunciation

Commissioned Artwork in Progress

Annunciation

This painting of the Annunciation was completed for an altarpiece triptych. Through a series of renderings the composition was determined and the work was carried out in the Canning Studio. The piece is part of a new design for a space that now functions as a 24-hour Adoration Chapel.                                                                                                                                                                                  Read about new commissioned artwork.

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