About Lenehan Studios Owner Deanne Lenehan
Deanne Lenehan is the founder and creative director of Lenehan Studios, a decorative arts firm serving the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area for nearly two decades. A former high school art educator, Lenehan brings a rare combination of artistic excellence, organization, and clear communication to every project, qualities that have become hallmarks of her studio’s success.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Art Education from Towson University and pursued advanced studies at Pratt Institute, the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), and McDaniel College, as well as internationally in France, Morocco, and Italy. Her work has been featured in more than a dozen designer show houses, and she is the first decorative artist to have a decorative painting course accredited by the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC).
Lenehan Studios has received numerous accolades, including leading a team of 30 artists on an episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and being named “Baltimore’s Best” Decorative Artist by Baltimore Magazine. The studio’s work has been published in Southern Living Magazine’s Idea House designed by Laura Hodges Studio, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Baltimore Magazine, Howard Magazine, and Home & Design Magazine. Lenehan has also collaborated with the Baltimore Ravens Foundation to create a series of murals for an elementary school media center renovation. Her award-winning fine art has been exhibited in juried shows throughout the region and in New York City.
Lenehan is deeply engaged in the decorative arts community. She served as president of the local chapter of the International Decorative Artisans League (IDAL) and is the founder of the Ellicott City Arts Coalition. She is also a member of the Association of Consultants for Liturgical Space, and Salon, a fraternity of international decorative artisans.
Lenehan Studios specializes in innovative, custom-painted solutions for interiors, including murals, faux finishes, fine art, and furniture. Known for her collaborative approach, she works closely with interior designers and clients to create distinctive, enduring spaces. While based in the Mid-Atlantic, she and her team frequently travel for projects worldwide.