Jun 15, 2018 | Paint Techniques, Teaching
I bought this piece in a local vintage shop and fell in love with its curves. I chose a bespoke jewel tone and my signature wet distress effect to make it pop. If you want to improve your painting, this is a key technique to master, especially as I am offering it in...
Jun 12, 2018 | Art on Furniture, Paint Techniques, Teaching
From the many pieces of furniture I have painted, this is my all-time favourite. Living half way between coast and countryside, I feel inspired by the natural world and drawn to bygone eras. This lovely little chest of drawers drew me in to hand paint a rural idyll...
Jun 7, 2018 | Faded Grandeur, Paint Techniques, Teaching
I was so excited when Bex and Rachel of The White Robin asked me to host a hands-on demo and workshop at the Angel and Royal Hotel in Grantham. Also in my home county of Lincolnshire, it’s a very rare opportunity for me to teach on home soil and meet other...
Jun 6, 2018 | Paint Techniques, Teaching
When I first started doing my faux marble technique, I had no idea how popular it would be or how many furniture painters around the world would sign up to take the class and share their amazing results. Right now that class is available as a free online marbling...
Jun 3, 2018 | Paint Techniques
I can’t tell you how delighted I was to receive these pictures in an Etsy conversation from Marian who purchased my Mid Century Modern Cocktail Cabinet! Just look at how fabulously she has styled it in her downstairs cloakroom! She says everyone she has shown it...
May 30, 2018 | Colour Palette, Paint Techniques, Teaching
Sometimes when painting furniture, I like to remodel the piece with some simple carpentry. This can really help when changing the style and look. Once I had added a small wooden border, I created this beautiful bespoke colour mix to evoke Eucalyptus leaves, one of my...
May 23, 2018 | Colour Palette, Paint Techniques, Painter in Residence, Teaching
I literally can’t wait to pop up at the creative and highly personable La Di Da Interiors early this summer at an exclusive event ‘down South’ where I will demonstrate some of my favourite techniques and secrets to my signature style. I was delighted...
May 13, 2018 | Art on Furniture, Typography
I’ve been meaning to set up an Etsy shop for such a long time, but never had time until now! As some of you know, we’re hoping to move soon so decluttering has become a priority and as much as I love these pieces, I’m ready for them to find a new home. Pop over and...
Apr 30, 2018 | Art on Furniture, Colour Palette, Teaching
Hand-painting with an artistry brush has always been one of my greatest pleasures in life. So many of you have asked about hand-painting on furniture, so I knew I had to include it in my Painted Love Academy. I guess because I am totally self-taught that’s probably...
Apr 27, 2018 | Paint Techniques, Teaching
Wherever I go, students are fascinated by my rust technique. I started doing it on lamp bases, clocks, busts and statues and then I took it to a quirky piece of furniture to create a modern industrial look that is perfect for contemporary interiors. This whole piece,...
Apr 24, 2018 | Faded Grandeur, Paint Techniques
There’s something hauntingly beautiful about this piece that I painted in soft pinks using my Faded Grandeur technique. After traveling and teaching overseas so much lately it was wonderful to immerse myself in a deeply creative project with this gorgeous small...
Apr 17, 2018 | Art on Furniture, Stencils, Teaching
Been on my UK travels today to have lunch with the queen of stencils Nicolette Tabram Designs and are so thrilled with my gift of a signed copy of her first book, Modern Stencils. If you haven’t seen them, check out her brilliant projects. I...
