My name is Tracey Ellicson-Ratzburg and my mom always said to me when I was little, "It runs in the family." Even though what I have to offer my clients is a God given talent - there is much practice and learning behind it.

I have attended classes taught by local artists such as Dale Konstanz (MIAD & UW-Washington County), Pam Flanders and Kelly Kelenic who is associated with the Shauer Art Center in Hartford & the North Shore Academy of Art in Grafton, WI and has a private studio in Port Washington, WI.

I have had gallery shows at St. Somewhere Café in West Bend, WI and more recently at the Painted Bean Coffee House and Gallery in Grafton, WI. Some of my work is graced by blue ribbons won at the Washington County Fair in 2002 & 2004. I have also helped create stage props/scenery for productions such as Cats, The Lion King, The Wiz and Alice In Wonderland.

I am currently a member of the Cedarburg Artists Guild, Kettle Moraine Artists Guild and volunteer at the North Shore Academy of the Arts.

The Business

The Squirrel's Nest offers you custom, one of a kind with you in mind murals and decorative painting. Though located in Cedarburg, WI – I do create in Washington, Ozaukee, Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. If you have that vacation home that just needs a little more - maybe I can help.

As each mural and personal artwork is different in scope and depth so is the price of the work. I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss the project on hand and all it will entail. You, the client, and I, the artist, will look at the space involved, what colors you would like to use and your ideas for the project.

Most people are surprised at how quickly I paint and how affordable decorative painting can be.

Custom painted murals and decorative work are limited only by one's imagination.

Paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to transform one's home or business.

"I am still far from being what I want to be, but with God's help I shall succeed."

Vincent van Gogh

"Art is when you hear a knocking from your soul - and you answer."

Star Richés

"What art offers is space - a certain breathing room for the spirit."

John Updike

Contact me today!I welcome all of your questions. Please see the Contact Me page for complete information.