About

In the world of decorative painting, Tessa Lindsey has been an innovative artisan for over fifteen years. From her light-filled studio at Captain Captain in downtown SLC, where her company is headquartered, Tessa and the Colour + Surface team build on her passion for traditional decorative painting and the transformative power of color, taking inspiration from the rich history of the decorative arts and the natural world. She maintains this focus throughout her many creative endeavors: contemporary art, fresco painting, interior design, education, and travel.

Tessa’s portfolio offers a snapshot of the ultimate American aesthetic. From European-style luxury homes to contemporary condos, from historic properties, to restaurants and hotels, her list of residential projects is expansive and includes hundreds of homes along the Wasatch Front, Park City, Sundance, Deer Valley and beyond in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Boise, and Kauai.

Tessa was born in Provo, Utah. She studied fine art at the University of Utah where she discovered her interest in the decorative arts, studying at The American Academy of Decorative Finishes and The Finishing School, NY. She went on to specialize in historical techniques and materials, attending the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, Kremer Pigments, NY, and Accademia Caerite near Rome, where she gained specific knowledge of traditional fresco painting technique, going on to become a recognized expert on the subject. Her fine art has shown at The Springville Museum of Art, Kayo Gallery, Art Access Gallery, and GARFO. She was part of the 337 Project and Present Tense at the Salt Lake Art Center, and was named one of eleven up and coming artists by Salt Lake Magazine and named by City Weekly as an artist to watch.