After 20 years and over 5,000 murals, you can count on an unsurpassed level of skill and professionalism from Hattas Studios. Expect a clean, reliable, and versatile team of artists with can-do attitudes. We work together to meet all of your expectations promptly, while also providing original and stunning works of art you can truly call your own. 

Our team members are all employees (not contractors), for consistent and reliable service.
We are compliant with workers comp, general liability, bonded, and licensed. California State License Number 995544. Based in Los Angeles.

JEANINE HATTAS WILSON

CEO & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

"I think public art is just that – the public's art. It should visually represent the community's or individual's vision and pride."

Jeanine founded Hattas Public Murals in 2003, after painting an underwater scene in her friend's bathroom ... and loving it! Since then, she has painted and/or overseen nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art.

Jeanine works directly with each client to create original designs for their artwork. She oversees the artwork's creation from beginning to end, ensuring the process is smooth, professional, and on schedule. The team works together to create works that are accurate and beautiful. 

Jeanine started painting at age six, alongside her identical twin sister Julie, in Woodstock, IL. Both girls studied art throughout childhood with private lessons and continued through college. Now in Los Angeles, Jeanine continues to further her education, having studied at the Atelier Artien in Paris, France; Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art; and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran.

When she's not painting, Jeanine most enjoys cooking for and hanging out with her family and friends.

Jeanine lives in Los Angeles, CA with her husband Jason and dog Marley.

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BA from Marquette University | advertising
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | studio painting minor

School at the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) | painting
Atelier Artien in Paris | oil portraiture
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (LAAFA) | oil portraiture
Kline Academy | Robert Liberace | the classic figure, oil painting
Kline Academy | Tom Garner | Venetian figure painting
Kline Academy | plein air landscape
Animation Guild | Glenn Vilppu | figure drawing
Michael Siegel | oil portraiture, figure drawing
William Cochran | trompe-l'œil
Sean Crosby | fresco
Randall Sexton | plein air landscape

IAN BURGESS

LEAD ARTIST

"Nature has gone to great lengths to provide artists with subject matter. And as artists, we should go to great lengths when we reflect that nature with art."

Ian has been drawing and painting since he was a child. His art studies began when he was 12 on Catalina Island. He was very fortunate to take lessons with an extraordinary painter named Denise Burns who taught him not to see things but rather to see colors.

One aspect of painting murals Ian truly enjoys is the range of ideas and images he is commissioned to paint. Where one project is recreating Renaissance figures from 500 years ago, the next may be an undersea world of colorful marine life. People & trees, turtles & spaceships... what makes a thing a thing is what he believes makes an artist an artist; the distinct way we each observe and catch the color, render the texture, capture the likeness.

The privilege to make a living as an artist gives Ian a profound sense of fulfillment every day. The only thing he finds more gratifying than doing the artwork is witnessing the joy other people get from seeing it.

When he's not painting, Ian enjoys listening, playing, and composing music; however, these days that usually means figuring out "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" on guitar to play for his two young kids. Also, in his (rare) free time, Ian can be found windsurfing at Cabrillo Beach or backpacking in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Ian lives in Lakewood with his wife and 2 children.

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BA from Art Institute of Southern California (now named Laguna College of Art + Design) | fine art with an emphasis on figure painting, and illustration minor

Studied under Denise Burns | painting

Studied under Michael Siegel | oil portraiture

IAN KIRKPATRICK

ARTIST

“To be an artist means to be a lifelong student and teacher.  Learning from and teaching each other feeds our creativity and fuels our motivation.”

Ian has been inspired by art since he was a child, watching his father paint abstract and surreal masterful paintings.  Ian remembers always drawing his favorite cartoons when he was a child and created his first painting guided by his father.  The best part of painting to Ian is the tactility of paint on a surface, being able to push around a material to create a beautiful piece of art. 

Ian was formally trained at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and he had the opportunity to be mentored by Eric Joyner while in the Bay Area.  His education grew exponentially from that mentorship, integrating what he learned into his own process of painting.

He finds that being able to tell a story in a single image is the most powerful aspect of being an artist.

After graduating from the Academy with a major in illustration, Ian has worked as a freelance artist in the advertising and publishing industry for over a decade. 

He has also worked as a teacher to adults and children, introducing them to the joy of painting.

When he is not drawing or painting Ian is enjoying time with loved ones and friends, cooking, playing video games, bike riding, and reading.

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BA from Academy of Art University | Illustration

RYAN KLIEBHAN

ART DIRECTOR

"I think a lot of making art is about listening to yourself." -Kiki Smith

Ryan Kliebhan grew up outside of Chicago, Illinois. A creative soul, she enjoyed anything from writing, acting, and visual art most of all. 

Ryan pursued her passions and decided to go to Northern Illinois University for 2D art, learning everything from classical figure drawing, to modern animation techniques. She graduated in 2016 with a degree in illustration. 

Ryan then took on many freelance opportunities, designing everything from t-shirts to logos for an MLG gaming team. In her free time, she designed characters, environments, and scenarios; coupled with her love of gaming and movies, she decided she wanted to become a concept artist. She decided to move to California to pursue her career in March 2018. 

What she enjoys most about being an artist is her ability to tell a story without words. 

When not designing, Ryan is at her desk doing personal work, cooking, or playing video games.

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BFA from Northern Illinois University, Illinois | 2D studio art

Continued Education from Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, Los Angeles | figure drawing

DAVID LAWRENCE

LEAD SCULPTOR & ARTIST

“To be an artist is to believe in life.” - Henry Moore 

David has always been fascinated by the process of making something tangible out of raw materials and ideas. This fascination has grown with enthusiasm ever since his youth, and throughout school, where David studied art and industrial design. He continues to be inspired by such innovation and creativity well into his working life. “I have been fortunate to work on great projects with curious and talented people. I believe in craftsmanship and aspire to learn and improve with each new creative challenge.”

When people ask David about being an artist, he laughs, “It beats working!”

David likes the outdoors, martial arts, and spending time with his three children.

JONO VENGOECHEA

STUDIO DIRECTOR

“My objective is to capture each client’s vision."

Jono’s canvas work is as impressive as his mural work. His pieces can be seen at Paramount Studio, The City of Temecula’s Community Services Department, corporate offices, newspapers, school gymnasiums, luxury homes, public communities, etc.

“My objective is to capture each client’s vision and go above and beyond expectations with each project. I always give 110% in all facets of installation, from setting up, to producing the art, and leaving everything cleaner than it was when I first arrived. My promise as an artist is to always stay true to my project’s proposal and deadlines. Every detail proposed must be completed correctly.”

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Continued Education from Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, Los Angeles | portrait painting

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