Introduction

Paul Portelli is a specialist in retail design, merchandising and event coordination. As well, he operated a gallery/sculpture studio in Warkworth, Ontario for 22 years where he was instrumental in developing the branding and advertising campaign for that community.



He has worked with many major retailers in Visual Merchandising and has developed and planned major events for public relations firms in the G.T.A. His past clients have Included Holt Renfrew, Microsoft, Proctor and Gamble, Lindt Chocolates and Mercedes Benz.

He is the author of articles on trends in visual merchandising in many Canadian publications, such as Crafts Plus, Style and Men's Wear Canada and has made regular guest appearances on television shows, Cityline, Craftscape and Savoir Faire.