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Cass Holly

Chattanooga,TN

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

2023
2023
years of professional experience

Work History

Trump L'oeil Mural

Mr. & Mrs. David Wilde
  • Trompe l'oeil doors in bedroom hall
  • Trompe l'oeil facade of pool house
  • Trompe l'oeil of Aubusson style sissel rug

Restoration Specialist

The Battle of Franklin Trust
06.2020 - 06.2020

Faux Bois on exterior doors of Carnton Plantation circa1820, Franklin, TN

  • Conducted thorough assessments of damaged structures to determine the extent of required restoration work.
  • Conducted regular site visits to monitor progress and ensure quality control, addressing any issues promptly.
  • Developed customized solutions when faced with unique challenges during the restoration process, resulting in successful outcomes regardless of obstacles encountered.

Restoration Artist

Tennessee Historical Commision
03.2022 - 03.2022

Faux Bois exterior doors of Carter House State Historic Site circa 1830. A painting technique that imitates wood grain.

Restoration Artist

Tennessee Historical Commission
05.2021 - 05.2021

Interior Paint Restoration of Hawthorne Hill State Historic Site circa 1810.

  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Restoration Artist

Tennessee Historical Commision
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • Interior paint restoration of Sabine Hill State Historic Site cir. 1818

Faux Bois

Richards Fowkes & Co
01.2012 - 05.2012

Richard Fowkes & Co/Organ Builders

Faux bois on Baroque Organ

Church of the Transfiguration

Dallas, TX

  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Estate Portrait and Faux Marble Work

Joe Harsh/Oakland Plantation
06.2010 - 07.2010
  • Faux marbled the entrance hall of Oakland.
  • Painted an Estate Portrait of Oakland Plantation

Reproduction of Portraits

Richard Harsh/Greenfield Plantation

Painted copies of several family portraits.

Mural Painter

Ambassador & Mrs. Joe Rodgers
- 06.1985

Mural project in Paris, France for US Ambassador Joe Rodgers' and Mrs' Rodgers Official residence, a mansion c. 1852 in Paris.

Estate Portrait Artist

Mr. and Mrs. David Maybank

Painted a portrait of their estate in Charleston, SC

Muralist

Mr. and Mrs. Ridley Wills

Mural for Meeting of the Waters Plantation circa1820 Franklin, TN

Faux Bois/Rose Mont

Rose Mont Restoration Foundation

Faux Bois Restoration/first floor/Historic Rose Mont

Historic Portrait Reproductions/Traveler's Rest

Travelers Rest

Produced five copies of Historic Portraits

Portrait Artist

Ms. Virginia Lynch

Painted a portrait of Virginia Lynch

Faux Marble/Grand Salon/Belmont Mansion

Belmont Mansion

Checkerboard Faux marble on the floor of the Grand Salon

Restoration/Equine Racing Painting

Mr. and Mrs. John Powell

Zuber Wallpaper Restoration

Mr.&Mrs. John O'Brien/Riverview

Restored Zuber Wallpaper in the dining room.

Muralist

Metropolitan City of Nashville

Painted Victorian Murals in the front hall of Two Rivers Mansion, Nashville, TN

Portrait

Mr. and Mrs. John Dever

Portrait of the granddaughter.

Scenic Hunting Mural

Mr.and Mrs. Jo Colmore/Colmore Farms

Painted scenic hunting murals on the walls in the living room

Portrait

Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Cobb

Child's portrait of their eldest daughter.

Double Children's Portrait

Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Vachon

Portrait of both children in one painting.

Portraits & Paintings

Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe McKenzie

Two children's portraits, a pair of Still Life paintings, and a map of Sunny Hill Plantaion

Two Children's Portraits

Mr. and Mrs. Kincaid Mills

Two Children's Portraits

Three Children's Portraits

Mr. and Mrs. Jamey Hurst

Three individual children's portraits

Mural/Restoration Consultant

Mr. and Mrs. David Nichols

Scenic mural in their dining room/Restoration Consultant

Portrait Reproduction

Mr. Peter Patout

Reproduction of an Historic Portrait of David Grebenburg

Reproduction Portraits

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Harsh/Jameson Harsh House

Multiple Reproductions of Historic Portraits

Book Cover/Old Times In Tennessee

Old Times in Tennessee 3rd Edition

Book cover for 3rd edition of Old Times in Tennessee written by Josephus Conn Guild of Historic Rose Mont

Estate Portrait

Mr. and Mrs. Randall Shuptrine

Estate Portrait of the family on the terrace of their Fairy Trail Mountain Home.

Historic Consultant

A&E, HGTV and Shuptrine Productions, Inc.
02.1998 - 03.2004

Historic Consultant for numerous episodes of A&E's "America's Castles" series.

Historic Consultant for numerous episodes of HGTV's "Restore America" series.

Historic Consultant for The History Channel's documentary, "The Mighty MIssissippi."

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Art History And French

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

Skills

  • Professional Artist and Portrait Painter for 45 years
  • Knowledge, experience, and special interest in Early American Southern Portraiture
  • Experienced in Architectural Landscape Paintings, Equine and Canine Portraiture,
  • Experienced in Trompe L'oeil, and Faux Bois finishes
  • Experienced in copy work for house museums
  • Scenic murals

Timeline

Restoration Artist

Tennessee Historical Commision
03.2022 - 03.2022

Restoration Artist

Tennessee Historical Commission
05.2021 - 05.2021

Restoration Specialist

The Battle of Franklin Trust
06.2020 - 06.2020

Restoration Artist

Tennessee Historical Commision
01.2019 - 01.2019

Faux Bois

Richards Fowkes & Co
01.2012 - 05.2012

Estate Portrait and Faux Marble Work

Joe Harsh/Oakland Plantation
06.2010 - 07.2010

Historic Consultant

A&E, HGTV and Shuptrine Productions, Inc.
02.1998 - 03.2004

Trump L'oeil Mural

Mr. & Mrs. David Wilde

Reproduction of Portraits

Richard Harsh/Greenfield Plantation

Mural Painter

Ambassador & Mrs. Joe Rodgers
- 06.1985

Estate Portrait Artist

Mr. and Mrs. David Maybank

Muralist

Mr. and Mrs. Ridley Wills

Faux Bois/Rose Mont

Rose Mont Restoration Foundation

Historic Portrait Reproductions/Traveler's Rest

Travelers Rest

Portrait Artist

Ms. Virginia Lynch

Faux Marble/Grand Salon/Belmont Mansion

Belmont Mansion

Restoration/Equine Racing Painting

Mr. and Mrs. John Powell

Zuber Wallpaper Restoration

Mr.&Mrs. John O'Brien/Riverview

Muralist

Metropolitan City of Nashville

Portrait

Mr. and Mrs. John Dever

Scenic Hunting Mural

Mr.and Mrs. Jo Colmore/Colmore Farms

Portrait

Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Cobb

Double Children's Portrait

Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Vachon

Portraits & Paintings

Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe McKenzie

Two Children's Portraits

Mr. and Mrs. Kincaid Mills

Three Children's Portraits

Mr. and Mrs. Jamey Hurst

Mural/Restoration Consultant

Mr. and Mrs. David Nichols

Portrait Reproduction

Mr. Peter Patout

Reproduction Portraits

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Harsh/Jameson Harsh House

Book Cover/Old Times In Tennessee

Old Times in Tennessee 3rd Edition

Estate Portrait

Mr. and Mrs. Randall Shuptrine

Some College (No Degree) - Art History And French

University of Tennessee
Cass Holly