Licensed and insured art studio specializing in fine art, custom painting, murals, restoration, oil and water gilding, consultation, and other services.
Sami Makela was born in Helsinki,
Finland. As a son of a well known
World War II illustrator, Reijo Makela,
Sami grew up appreciating all types
of art. After finishing art school in-
Helsinki and making a name for
himself as a mural street artist, Sami
travelled to Paris to seek inspiration.
Finally in 1994, Sami decided to
pursue his dreams in America.
As an apprentice to the late Ricardo
Guerrero from Ricardo's Art Studio
(est. 1969), Sami came to fall in
love with the masters of Palm Beach's
Golden Age, Mizner and Fatio. As an
European artist, it felt like a natural
fit to be involved in restoring and
creating art in European style mansions
and estates on the island. Sami also
travelled all over Europe as the head
designer for the larg est privately
owned Elvis Presley touring museum
and lead designer for a pirate theme
park in Finland. Sami also worked as
a set designer/scenic artist for Multi
Image Group based in Boca Raton,
Florida.Currently Makela Art Studio
operates all over East and West
Coast of Florida offering art services
ranging from contemporary decorative
paintings to historical restorations. Sami
has a meticulous eye for color and detail
and finds challenging projects to be
the most exciting. Sami loves to
collaborate with professionals such
as interior designers and architects.
RESTORATION
MURALS
STREET ART
DECORATIVE PAINTING
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