Come and create with me…
Welcome to my blog. You’ll find loads of information and inspiration on furniture painting techniques, home decor ideas and interior styling tips to help you transform your home on a budget.
You can find loads of step-by-step tutorials on my YouTube channel from basic techniques to seasonal craft projects, plus heaps of inspiring images on Pinterest where I am passionate about telling a story with styling.
I am thinking about starting a membership group in the future so if you’d like to be notified if I do or of any of my new projects you can register your interest here “At Home with Jonathon Marc Mendes”
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Jonathon Marc Mendes is one of the most renowned furniture painters in the world. Prior to the global pandemic he was invited to teach his innovative techniques with chalk paint at demos and expos in Greece, Sweden, Switzerland, Ireland, Germany, South Africa, The Netherlands and Australia. From 2019 to 2021 he launched the Painted Love Academy with almost 8000 studying online from every corner of the globe.
“You are amazing, don’t ever wonder why I invested in your academy. You are a wonderful teacher with so much energy to share with all those willing to listen.”
May 2019, @nancijopandolfi
“Jonathon, as always you have succeeded to totally blow me away with your techniques! I have so enjoyed every one of the Master Class videos and instruction. Thank you so much for including all of us in your painting processes.”
March 2019, Kathy
On the Blog
Decorative Ironwork Embellishment with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint & Saltwash
Create your own lead planter with decorative ironwork embellishment! How would you like to make this charming rustic planter? It’s a design, build and paint DIY project that has taken me so long to launch because I have had such a ridiculously busy year! Firstly I...
Create a look of limed oak for French style interiors
Are you looking to banish the banal from your home and curate a bespoke look that’s unique to you with cleverly sourced or upcycled pieces? If so, I have a great project for transforming orange pine to a subtler limed oak finish with ease and simplicity. You can...
Launching new designs with the divine Iron Orchid Design sisters in London
This is me at the heart of the most lovely family business, designed and created by the Iron Orchid Design sisters. Here I am sitting on the sofa, with the beautiful Josie Celio and Sally Griswold, two gorgeous women who love all things vintage and DIY and,...
Upcycling at Grand Designs Live – London Excel 2019
I've found that on this crazy furniture painting journey of mine that amazing opportunities just come my way without me really looking for them! One such opportunity was the chance to demonstrate my unique painting techniques at Grand Designs Live at London's Excel...
Happy #SaltwashSeptember with the chance to win ALL my workshops & Saltwash!
One of the things I love most about being a well known furniture artist is that I get to work with some seriously lovely people, like Carol & Jaime, the co-creators and founders of Saltwash. Around this time last year I become Global Creative Ambassador for...
