Some artists are born and raised in Arkansas and leave the state to become known in their fields. They tell stories about a youth spent in The Natural State and experiences that inspired them to become the creative people they are. Some artists discover Arkansas after they’ve made a name for themselves and find a slower pace and the surrounding beauty conducive to an artistic life. Christian and Heidi Batteau are married artists who embody both scenarios as they run their bespoke wallpaper business based in Witter.