Ciaran P Cassidy is a native of Ireland who emigrated to the U.S in 1981. Originally a student of Environmental Science, he soon realized his passion was painting and applying decorative finishes. Ciaran studied under Ina Brosseau at The Finishing School, Inc., located in Floral Park, NY where he mastered the techniques of wood graining, marbling, gilding, and fresco finishes. Ciaran has been in the painting industry for over 35 years. Prior to co-founding NYC Fine Finishes in 2018, he was the owner of Cassidy Decorating, Inc.