MORE ABOUT ZITA

ZITA RAYMOND personifies the spirit and drive of an Austin artist. Graduating from University of Texas with a BFA in Studio Art, Zita has spent the last two decades establishing Zita Design, as the premier team of multimedia artisans and decorative painters of Austin.

In her early career she worked as a Visual Director for several local retailers, including Dillards and Joe Brand. In 1990 she established Zita Design and developed a line of whimsical hand painted furniture and accessories that were carried by retailers across the country including Nieman Marcus, the World Trade Center in Dallas, and art galleries in Santa Fe, Houston and Scottsdale.

Long before faux was a household word, she began to apply her artistic techniques to walls, with initial projects commissioned by Cierra Furniture Store, The County Line restaurants, Chez Zee and Your Living Room; all clients still with her today. Now a leading force in the field of decorative painting, her company supports a team of local artisans whose works grace hundreds of homes and businesses across the country. The talented team adds drama to any decor with a boundless variety of finishes including distressing, waxing, plaster, trompe l'oeil and murals.

Zita also takes great pleasure in giving back to the community by donating her time, work, and support to many worthwhile charities, phylanthropic groups and organizations.