Ian Hardwick was born in Blackpool, England, in 1963. His fascination with manipulating wall surfaces started at age 17 when he started an apprenticeship in Northern England. Over the years, Ian has developed many signature styles using techniques such as Stucco, Marmorino, Polished Plaster, Venetian Plasters, Italian Plaster, Lime Plaster, and Fresco. Ian's plaster finishes live in restaurants, retail shops, and museums from Abbot Kinney Blvd in Los Angeles to Regent Street in London. His work has been featured on the cover of House & Garden, UK, and Architectural Digest (Italy, Germany, & USA). Ian is known as one of the finest plaster artisans in the country and continues to do outstanding work with every project he touches.