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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
A day trip to the Netherlands teaching stockists at Annie Sloan Europe HQ
First coat on my demonstration piece - by popular request it was all about Faded Grandeur! On Monday I had a wonderful time visiting the Netherlands for the very first time by invitation of Annie Sloan Europe HQ where I taught about 20 Annie Sloan paint stockists...
One-to-one workshop with Jonathon Marc Mendes in Caistor, Lincolnshire
Styling and iPhone Photography can be included as part of my workshop training It's fair to say 2019 has run away with itself at such a pace, with travel and teaching commitments all over the world, that I haven't had as much time as I would like for real world...
Grand Designs Live – join Jonathon Marc Mendes for Upcycling Demo Days at London ExCel, 7th & 8th May 2019
If you're in London on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th May then please come along to Grand Designs Live at London ExCel. You'll find me in the Upcycling Hub demonstrating 1 - 4pm these days with my friend Nick from the Rocky Crystal Interiors. Nick has totally...
Jonathon Marc Mendes shares his take on tones of the Annie Sloan Colour Chart
Today I’ve had a day away from painting anything. Earlier this week we hosted our first Paint Pro Inspo training day at the Loft for interior designers, and we had an absolute blast, talking about all things paint. Messy fun with IOD stamps, Saltwash and...
Jonathon Marc Mendes does Chinoiserie with Iron Orchid
I've always loved Chinoiserie style furniture and been in awe at the wonderful hand-painting techniques that make them stand out. Although I can hand-paint, (totally self-taught) I recently found a way of using Iron Orchid Designs to 'cheat' a little on the...
