Puffin cabinet hand-painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint over Saltwash
If you love a little hand-painting then I hope you will enjoy my latest piece, fusing furniture painting and hand-painting artistry. When I was asked to become global ambassador for Saltwash, I told founders Carol and Jaime that I would steer away from their...
Contour Blending
“CONTOUR BLENDING” no Kardashians here... just a pretty little French side table! This project was completed in Ireland a couple weeks ago, on one of my teaching trips. Contour Blending is a term I use when highlighting and lowlighting the details on the piece of...
A Grand Day at the Rediscovery Centre in Dublin
On Saturday 29th September, I had the opportunity to visit Ireland once again as the guest of Annie Sloan distributor Twenty Six to host a demonstration day in the Rediscovery Centre in Dublin. I had a very full class of painters (with all different abilities), and...
Saltwash Verdigris Tutorial – now available here!
So many of you tuned in to my Facebook Live recently on Saltwash urns, and even more have watched since. I’d just like to say a huge thank you for all of your positive and lovely comments. Due to the clarity of the video, I just wanted to post you a couple of...
Flotsam and jetsam texturised into a Saltwash coat rack
There's something about working with Saltwash that seems to draw me back to my roots by the sea. Having been born and raised in Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, I just love the coastal vibe and regularly walk by the sea. As much as I was determined to steer...
Masterclass at the Rediscovery Centre in Dublin with Twenty Six
At the end of this month, Saturday 29th September, I'll be visiting Ireland once again as the guest of Annie Sloan distributor Twenty Six to host a demonstration day in the Rediscovery Centre in Dublin, a creative space devoted to connecting people, ideas and...
Welcome to a sunkissed, salt air soaked September with Saltwash
I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am about my news! For those of you who've followed me for some time you will know how much I love to play around with unloved pieces of furniture and home decor and create something new and beautiful with my own...
Hand-painted furniture – first glimpse of my famous leaves and berries!
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of catching up with one of my dear friends who happens to live with one of my very early pieces of hand-painted furniture. It was the first time I tried to create a monogram and wreath effect on a piece of furniture. This is...
I have been picked by Jennifer Allwood as her rockstar painter for August!
I am thrilled that I can finally share some exciting news with you. I was recently asked to be a celebrity paint instructor in Jennifer Allwood's Paint Finish of the Month Club. It's really important to me that all the tutorials I create are really special and...
Perfect mix – on trend blush with botanical greens
In my first every 'Live from The Loft' on my Facebook page last week, I mixed 2 exciting new colours from what can be tricky to use Annie Sloan colours to transform an ugly car boot find into this modern retro beauty. I am delighted with the results! The delicious...
Cool serenity – finishing touches for professional furniture painting
I’ve been seeking a little cool serenity in my life and my work recently. Perhaps you can tell with these subtle hint of tones chosen for this elegant piece? A base coat of Chateau Grey with a spritz of Old White through my plant spray creates a sophisticated...
JMM back on tour in the UK
This week I’ve been on my travels again - I have had the pleasure of teaching in Andover UK with the wonderful Stephanie of La Di Da - Interiors, Luxuries & Gifts. I had people with all different skill sets within the class, some paint professionals and some...
Efex USA and JMM
How exciting! Just seen this lovely blog post from Lydia from Efex USA sharing her experience of my Faded Grandeur online workshop. Thank you so much. I feel super honoured! Efex make really lovely decorative mouldings that you can easily apply to flat...
30,000 likes = £3 Masterclass for 30 days
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...
A traditional English countryside
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...