Like everyone as we approach autumn, I haven’t been able to resist the lure of pumpkin painting. I love natural patinas and texture and here in the UK the leaves are starting to fall, so I’ve taken my colour palette of inspiration from shades and tones cascading...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 to meet Steph,...
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...
My South African tour has been absolutely crazy! I have met lots of lovely like-minded people who are very creative, talented and simply just love to paint! Here are a few snapshots of the events and some of the projects I’ve been teaching along the way from...
Well here we go, I've had this wooden sideboard for some time. I even French polished the top myself but still felt it had more potential. So I embarked on quite a transformation as you can see... It’s a project of two halves. The drawer and cupboards on the bottom...
I did this project a few months ago, and for whatever reason, it never seem to work for me. But all is not lost. So, what can we learn from it....? The colour is absolutely sublime, just maybe on the wrong piece. This beautiful, almost citrus green colour, has to...
Today’s project is all about contrasting colours. I have chosen to use my blending technique on this sideboard and have applied the Annie Sloan colours Provence, English Yellow and Lem Lem. You may have thought I’d put rusty handles onto this project but no the...