Chris is the Co-Founder, conceptual designer and project manager of Blice Edwards Inc. but you might just call him the “go-to guy” or “Mr. Attention to Details”. He manages much of the day-to-day aspects of the company and keeps Jon on task.
In 1992, careful reflection and soul-searching led Chris to make a decision to follow his “entrepreneurial dreams” and start his own decorative painting business. Even though he lacked the formal training, Chris combined his raw talent, relentless drive and refusal to fail to build the foundation of which would later become Blice Edwards. Business increased and he expanded his skill-set with some workshops throughout the country but found himself accepting a job with a special request to paint animals. With his specialty being ornate and faux finishes, he again relied on his sheer determination to find someone that could add animals to the project. Whether through fate or luck Chris happened upon Jon Edwards, an artist looking for some additional side work. After a successful project and with others coming in, they founded Blice Edwards (Incorporate January, 1993) and have been creating murals, decorative painting masterpieces throughout Indiana, the country and even the world. You have probably come across some of their work that adorns buildings across Indianapolis, such as: Angie’s List Corporate Headquarters, Posh Petals, 120 West Market Grill, Scotty’s Brew House (downtown), Good Morning Mama’s, Westfield Blossoms, Westfield, Indiana and some others you probably haven’t, hidden gems inside of some of Indianapolis’ most prestigious homes. If you know Chris then you already know you have a friend, someone that will help you out in any way he can.
What were your childhood dreams? Artist, waiter, pastry Chef………… Have done it all, and love it all. I’m doing what I love to do, if I don’t love it, I don’t do it!
What do you love about your job? I love exceeding clients’ expectations, thru relentless drive to be the best decorative painting company in the Midwest.
What’s your favorite café, place to eat or drink (and dance, if you dance)? Our beautiful home, I love to cook/bake for my friends and entertain.
Who are your favorite artists? Nicholas Lodge (pastry chef) Kerry Vincent (pastry chef), Picasso, Monet, Jacobina Trump, Cyrilla Wyatt, Paul Cley and Alexander Caulder.
Where do you go for inspiration? I am a nature lover, the forest, mountain streams; wild life in their natural habitat inspires me more so than any sandy beach. I love Crown Hill Cemetery in the fall for its beauty and serenity.
Describe your personality. Vivacious, outgoing, tenacious, extreme, all or nothing, an appetite to make a difference in others lives, witty, jokester, funny, and eccentric.
What are your three indispensable skills? Public relations, organizational skills, having indispensible resources, managing people.
What are future plans / dreams for (1 year, 5 years, 10 years, 100 years from now)? Continuing to do what I am doing now, with the exception of starting a bakery/dessert café in the near future!
Describe your workspace. What is outside your window (assuming you have one)? Currently, I look out onto my beautiful wooded property, St Luke’s Catholic Church and 500 school kids arriving and departing school during the work week.
Describe your perfect day? Having coffee at our Koi Pond, gardens, gathering fresh veggies from our garden, time with my dogs, and parrots, giving Thanks for my beautiful and blessed life.
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