Ecclesiastical Studios & Sons

06/12/2026

✨ Reimagining Sacred Spaces — Just for Inspiration ✨
What if a familiar church interior could be transformed into something richer, warmer, and more visually inspiring—while still honoring its original spirit?
In this digital rendering, we explored a reimagined sanctuary featuring:
• Warm, hand-crafted tones and decorative wall finishes
• New sanctuary furnishings and baldacchino
• Complimentary color accents and designs
• A more immersive and reverent visual atmosphere
This is part of a new creative series where we take existing spaces and re-envision them through our decorative painting and digital design lens.
⚠️ An Important Note: No physical work is planned or proposed for this space. This is purely a creative exercise for inspiration and exploration—a way to showcase what could be possible through thoughtful design and craftsmanship.
We’ll be sharing more concepts like this soon—each one pushing the boundaries of how sacred and historic spaces can be visually elevated.
Stay tuned for the next reimagining.

06/09/2026

So much progress has been made, yet there is still much more to be done.

Each week brings this beautiful church one step closer to its renewed vision. From the decorative finishes and architectural detailing to the sanctuary enhancements and sacred artwork, countless hours of craftsmanship have already transformed the space. The celestial ceiling in the sanctuary apse, ornamental stenciling, gilded accents, and renewed liturgical elements are beginning to come together, revealing the beauty that has long been hidden beneath the years.

While there is still work ahead, it is exciting to see the transformation taking shape. We are grateful for the opportunity to help preserve and enhance this sacred space for future generations of worshipers.

Stay tuned as we continue to share updates on this remarkable restoration and renewal project.

— Ecclesiastical Studios & Sons
German Church Decorators and Statuary Artisans Specializing in the Sacred Arts

06/03/2026

📢 A Quick Note for Our Followers📢

Did you know that simply following a page doesn't always guarantee you'll see its posts in your news feed? Unfortunately, that's how Facebook's algorithm works.

If you'd like to stay up to date with our latest church restoration projects, sacred art, statuary work, decorating updates, and behind-the-scenes content, there's an easy solution:

Make Ecclesiastical Studios & Sons One of Your Favorites

1. Visit our page.

2. Click the "Following" button.

3. Select "Favorites."

4. Click "Update" — that's it!

By adding us to your Favorites, Facebook is much more likely to show our posts in your feed, ensuring you never miss project updates, restoration showcases, before-and-after transformations, or new sacred art installations.

As a family-owned company of church decorators and statuary artisans specializing in the sacred arts, we appreciate every one of our followers and supporters.

Thank you for helping us continue to share the beauty of sacred art and church restoration with our community. We truly appreciate your support!

Ecclesiastical Studios & Sons
German Church Decorators and Statuary Artisans Specializing in the Sacred Arts

05/29/2026

🎉 Happy 37th Birthday to Alex Wendt! 🎉

Today we proudly celebrate Alex Wendt, Vice President and Junior Decorator of Ecclesiastical Studios & Sons, on his 37th birthday!

For more than 20 years, Alex has been a dedicated part of our company, contributing his talent, craftsmanship, and passion to the restoration, preservation, and beautification of churches and sacred spaces throughout the region. His commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and deep appreciation for ecclesiastical art and architecture have helped shape countless successful projects over the years.

Alex's work continues the tradition of quality and craftsmanship that Ecclesiastical Studios & Sons is known for, and we are grateful for his many years of faithful service and leadership.

Please join us in wishing Alex a very Happy 37th Birthday and thanking him for over two decades of dedication to the company. May God bless him with continued success, good health, happiness, and many more years of serving the Church through his craft.

Happy Birthday, Alex! 🎂🎨⛪

05/28/2026

Week 19 update at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church in New Braunfels, Texas. Another productive week as restoration and renovation work continues throughout the church. Attention to detail remains the priority as progress is made on multiple phases of the project, helping bring renewed beauty and reverence back to this historic sacred space. We are grateful to continue preserving the craftsmanship, tradition, and spiritual character of this beautiful church for generations to come. Stay tuned for more updates as work progresses!

05/27/2026

Before, during, and after the renewal of the Stations of the Cross at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in New Braunfels, Texas.

Our team at Ecclesiastical Studios & Sons was honored to restore and renew these sacred devotional works through a detailed renewal process. Each station was carefully cleaned, touched up, and reshaded using airbrush techniques to bring depth and life back to the figures. We also applied new gold gilding, repainted the backgrounds with a richer deeper blue, installed new mounting hardware, and designed and constructed custom Gothic wood frames to enhance the overall presentation of the stations.

It is always a privilege to help preserve the beauty and tradition of sacred art for future generations.

05/26/2026

✨ Reimagining Sacred Spaces — Just for Inspiration ✨
What if a familiar church interior could be transformed into something richer, warmer, and more visually inspiring—while still honoring its original spirit?
In this digital rendering, we explored a reimagined church interior featuring:
• Traditional lighting.
• Wood altars with statues and communion rail.
• Complimentary color accents and designs.
• A more immersive and reverent visual atmosphere
This is part of a new creative series where we take existing spaces and re-envision them through our decorative painting and digital design lens.
⚠️ An Important Note: No physical work is planned or proposed for this space. This is purely a creative exercise for inspiration and exploration—a way to showcase what could be possible through thoughtful design and craftsmanship.
We’ll be sharing more concepts like this soon—each one pushing the boundaries of how sacred and historic spaces can be visually elevated.
Stay tuned for the next reimagining.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

From all of us at Ecclesiastical Studios & Sons, thank you to our fallen heroes and their families for the freedoms we enjoy every day.

05/16/2026

We’re honored to share that Don Wendt of Ecclesiastical Studios & Sons was recently featured in the American Painting Contractor Magazine discussing the sacred craft and traditional techniques behind proper plaster restoration.

Drawing from decades of experience restoring historic Catholic churches, Don shares why true plaster repair is far more than simply patching cracks — it’s about preserving history, craftsmanship, and the integrity of these sacred spaces for future generations. From conditioning failing plaster and applying traditional multi-coat methods to matching original textures and finishes, the article highlights the importance of doing restoration work the right way.

At Ecclesiastical Studios & Sons, preserving historic church interiors through traditional craftsmanship has been a lifelong mission passed down through generations of the Wendt family.

Take a moment to read the full article American Painting Contractor - APC here: https://paintmag.com/mastering-the-craft-of-plaster-repair/?_fl_id=19fc8525-0348-4760-946b-73e65cac5534&utm_campaign=Paint+News+5%2f14%2f2026&em=YXdwYWludGluZ2tjbW9AZ21haWwuY29t

A lifetime of lessons By Don Wendt, Owner of Ecclesiastical Studios & Sons At nearly 70, I’ve spent decades refining my skills in plaster restoration, learning from some of the best old-school tradesmen. The kind of craftsmen who lived by one core principle: “If you don’t have time to do it ri...