Craig is a master colorist and painter and is adept at number of classical and modern techniques and methods. Some of the decorative and faux finishes Craig specializes in include:
- Decorative Plasters
- Marbelizing
- Wood Graining
- Crackle Finishes
- Stone Textures
- Tromp L’Oeil
- Color Washes
- Airbrushing
- Stenciling
- Metallic Verdigris
- Bas Relief
Craig has continually developed his knowledge of the art and science of faux finish painting. Some of his ongoing study has included:
- 1987 Ballard Studios
- 1988 Day Studio Workshop
- 2000 Shiela Lonie Color School
- 2002 Faux Finish Institute
- 2004 Addi Color Italian Plasters
- 2006 Vigini Studio Distressed Furniture
- 2009 Pierre Finkelstein Woodgraining
- 2012 Dru Blair Airbrush Sky
- 2012 Steve Shriver Perspective Drawing
- 2012 Steve Shriver Egg and Dart Tromp L’Oeil
- 2012 Pierre Finkelstein Tromp L’Oeil
- 2014 Bas Relief Workshop with Ellie Ellis
