By: Chris Kanienburg

When I was six I loved to draw and color. As long as I can remember, I was interested in creating things, from movie props to play with in the woods, to making plans for a dream home. It didn’t lead me on to Rocket Science or even Architecture, but something very unique and a very enjoyable means to make a living.

I am an Artist and my business, Wish Painting and Sculpture has grown very swiftly in the 5 years that I have been at it on a full-time basis. The name “wish” was arrived at by merging a likeable word with its boundary-free meaning. I didn’t want to exclusively be a muralist or a set-builder. I wanted to offer any and all creative services that I could, and I had the background and experience to prove it.

My portfolio has a wide range of works from homeowners to car dealers, and trade shows to museums. Children’s rooms and Nurseries are a big draw for murals while my carpentry and set-design background comes in handy for exhibits at the Philadelphia Flower Show, and other large themed events in the region. Wish has helped to brand countless businesses and personalize countless homes.

The bottom line is that no matter how much technology persists and improves our lives, we will always have an innate appreciation for things done by the human hand. I will always love the moment when my client realizes that I know exactly what they are wanting to do, and Wish will deliver.

Christian Kanienberg conceived Wish Painting & Sculpture in 1996. For more information, please contact Christian at 610.324.0365 or visit www.wishpainting.com to see his portfolio. Christian obtained his BFA from the University of Cincinnati (College of Design Arts Architecture and Planning). He has 10 years experience in the Design and Arts field prior to and after launching business – involving zoo and museum exhibits, casinos, themed environments and commercial sculptures, ornamental metal fabrications, theatrical design and carpentry.

Testimonials:

“Chris’s work to me is what tattoos are to him… very addictive” ~Greg Henderson — Owner of The Roxbury Hotel, Catskills, NY

“The Final Product is outstanding. Every time I look at it I see something new and different” ~Rick Moore – VP of Roska Direct Advertising

“Chris is the Golden Boy of the Liberties Walk, his vision is unlike anybody I have ever met” ~Kendall Brown — Owner of Eclatante Event Design and Boutique, Philadelphia