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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.
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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
Back to raw wood with ease using Bio-Strip paint stripper
I'm not often amazed by products but I thought this was blog worthy as I have literally been blown away by the no-nonsense way that this product cut through old chalk paint within around 20 to 30 minutes and peeled off like banana skin on the lightest of pressure...
Painting in a German garden with Simply Vintage
It seems the perfect time to share a little bit more of my recent trip to Germany to teach my creative painting workshops hosted by Vanessa of Simply Vintage as yesterday Vanessa was Annie Sloan’s Sunday stockist! Planter Makeovers - Saltwash Verdigris technique...
Faded grandeur furniture with a twist of lime paint
Last Monday I was lucky enough to have a creative play day in my Lincolnshire workshop with a truly talented fellow furniture painting artist. The lovely Michelle Fulbrook, otherwise know as The Painted Pearl came to visit me all the way from Whitstable in Kent....
Distressed walls create the perfect furniture backdrop
I have a thing for texture and antiqued patinas as those of you who've followed me for a while will know. In the search for ever more creative backdrops for my painted furniture, I think I might have found something that suits my style. What do you guys think? I...
Fabric Painted Leather Look Chair – learn how to paint it like Jonathon Marc Mendes
"Jonathon, how on earth do you paint fabric to look like leather?" This is the question I've heard most on my travels over the last 2 years traveling the world teaching my furniture painting techniques. At last, the Fabric Painted Leather Look Chair Tutorial is...
