Broad Spectrum

Specialties

Broad Spectrum creates innovative faux finishes and murals on walls and ceilings. Our finishes and murals are custom designed to complement your décor. We offer a broad spectrum of faux finish techniques from old and new world textures, fresco, Italian plasters, gilding, antiquing and glazing, to new innovative finishes. Our murals range from impressionistic Italian countrysides to American folk art vistas and graphic designs.

History

Established in 1993.

Karen Kratz-​Miller is the founder and artist/​owner of Broad Spectrum, operating in the Cincinnati, OH area since 1993. She has been involved with creative arts ever since her artist mother handed her the crayons and pointed her towards the wall, eventually sending her to the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design.

Meet the Business Owner

Karen K.

Business Owner

Karen Kratz-​Miller is the founder and artist/​owner of Broad Spectrum, operating in the Cincinnati, OH area since 1993. She has been involved with creative arts ever since her artist mother handed her the crayons and pointed her towards the wall, eventually sending her to the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design.

Prior to Karen’s involvement with faux finishing, she was a nationally award winning and published fiber artist. Her love of textiles as well, as her graphic and fine arts studies at RISD are influences in Karen’s faux finish and mural designs. Additionally, Karen’s understanding of color theory and knowledge of product characteristics and interactivity, contributes extensively to her ability to create unique decorative finishes and to improvise with confidence.

Her talent has been acknowledged in the form of numerous awards for Cincinnati’s and Dayton’s Homearamas, Northern Kentucky’s Homefest and Cincinnati and Dayton Designer Show houses.