
In this Artist Spotlight, we will be highlighting an exciting and talented mural artist named Patrick Ganino. Connecticut Murals by artist Patrick Ganino is widely recognized as innovative and talented within his field of decorative arts. CT mural artist Patrick Ganino is the owner of Creative Evolution, a full-service decorative painting company that has operated in Connecticut and surrounding states since 1999. Find him on Instagram and TikTok.
Patrick Ganino will be sharing his favorite FauxBrushes.com brushes he uses to create his murals. A long time customer, he has some favorites that he buys over and over again. As he says when it comes to buying quality brushes, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks!”

SPOTLIGHT
STUDIO VISIT
Back in 2019, Pierre Finkelstein of Grand Illusion Decorative Painting, completed a studio visit in Connecticut with Patrick Ganino. Pat gave a tour and showed all his favorite brushes for his detailed mural work.
TOP BRUSHES
Patrick Ganino has a clear set of top brushes he uses for his mural work that he has been buying for years.
- TL-20: Chunking Filbert Brush (Bristle)
- GLZ-02: Ultimate Pointed Glazing Brush (Bristle, Nylon)
- GLZ-41: Pro Pointed Glazing Brush (Bristle, Nylon)
- GLZ-45: Pro Pointed Glazing Brush (Bluetop)
- WD-04: Graining Flogger (Black Bristle)
- GLZ-07: Spalter Brush (Bristle, Nylon)
- GLZ-08: Tooth Spalter Brush (Bristle, Nylon)
WORK
Amongst his wall murals in Connecticut, New York, Texas, and beyond; Patrick Ganino paints realistic murals of well-known figures such as Mike Tyson, Post Malone, Dolly Parton, Notorious BIG, Rob Gronkowski, and Denise Richards (pictured above). Check out his Instagram for more of his stellar work.
ABOUT
Connecticut murals from residential to some of your favorite restaurants, Patrick Ganino, of Creative Evolution has a prolific portfolio that ranges in topic and size. He approaches each commission with an eye for the client’s individual taste and style, a passion for creating unique and lasting designs, and a wealth of experience in delighting even the most exacting clients. His clients have included successful business owners, celebrities, and high-profile interior designers. Over the past few years, Patrick Ganino has also been involved in television work for shows such as Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Bar Rescue, Tabitha’s Salon Takeover, and Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares. In addition to offering a wide range of faux painting and custom murals, Ganino has written a book entitled The Business of Faux, produced instructional DVDs for artists, teaches classes at his studio, and participates in The Faux Forum, a website he developed. He has worked with renowned artists from around the world and recently completed a spectacular series of murals on the exterior of a 12-story building in Brooklyn, NY. Find him on Instagram and TikTok.
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