Masters Of Furniture Art
These talented furniture painters have been chosen as Masters to bring you inspiration through their experience. Similar to a content creator they will share with you their techniques, tips and advice through lives and videos on all our platforms worldwide! In this way you will become familiar with each artist and understand their journey to help yours. Each of these Masters has their very own style and come from different countries.
Vonboo Furniture Designs
Siobhan Smith
Based in Brisbane Australia
She started on her furniture painting journey in 2014 after 30 years of working in Acute Care Paediatric nursing. She was introduced to chalk paint by a friend and she started experimenting on projects. It turned out to be the perfect therapy for her. She describes her style as colourful, eccentric and glam and she specialises in using decoupage images on her pieces including paint inlays, stencils, stamps and transfers.
She has been an Ambassador for Iron Orchid Designs in Queensland and now a brand ambassador for Mint by Michelle and Belle Stencils.
Gink Design
Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland
A visionary Irish artist who turned a garage into a sanctuary of creativity during the challenging times of COVID-19. Faced with the demands of raising three autistic teenagers, she discovered painting furniture as a therapeutic outlet. What started as a way to cope soon blossomed into a vibrant passion and a successful business.
Her artistic journey is characterized by an adventurous use of bold colours and imaginative designs, which not only rejuvenate old furniture but also bring joy to her family and clients alike. Her remarkable talent earned her an award for her innovative furniture art, marking a significant milestone in her creative career.
As her reputation grew, she became a brand ambassador for several trusted names in the industry, including Aussie Decor Transfers, Woodubend Mouldings, and Posh Chalk by Solly Jo. Her role as a resident artist for Painting Lady Inc. showcases her influence in the art community, where she introduced the exciting concept of "Paint Your Own Decoupage Papers," allowing others to express their creativity through her unique designs.
Today, Gink Design continues to inspire others, proving that art can be both a source of healing and a means of connection. Through her work, she celebrates colour, creativity, and the joy of transformation, leaving a lasting impact on the world of furniture art.
Helena Kearns
With Love Furniture
Aida Franco
Based in Phoenix Arizona
She lived in Spain over 10 years ago where she studied International Marketing before moving to the US. She grew up with an artistic family and specialised in oil painting until she discovered that she could express her art onto furniture and start a business working from home. As a single mother it was the perfect career to be present for her daughter. She considers herself a bohemian person, a free spirit. She loves the use of bold colours which is influenced by her mexican and spanish heritage. She hand paints most of her pieces. She is currently a brand ambassador for Redesign with Prima, Dust Stopper & Artisan Enhancements amongst many previous brands she has represented in the past.
Jill Tosi
Amsterdam Vintage Style
Based in Amsterdam Holland
Jill has a very elegant style which shows through her pieces oozing luxury.
She has been upcycling furniture for 6 years and in 2020 swapped her successful career in finance to pursue her restyling/furniture painting business full time.
In 2022 she opened her own shop in Aalsmeer. She is now a retailer for Fusion Mineral Paint & Redesign with Prima alongside many other products as well as doing commissions and providing group and private workshops.
Eliza Limburn
Living4Vintage Studio
Based in Brighton UK
She was born in Lithuania and lived in the UK from the age of 20. She started furniture painting in 2008 after a divorce and the need to update her home for a fresh start. She is now a stockist of many brands including Fusion Mineral Paint, Fleur Paint, Autentico Paint, Posh Chalk and most recently Annie Sloan. Her style is glamour, luxury and perfection and her motto is “Why be ordinary when you can be extraordinary!”
Elle Furniture
Elle Nash
Based in Romania
She started her furniture painting journey in 2019 in Germany after a burnout working for a multinational organisation. She started painting for herself at home to help with anxiety. She describes her style as authentic, old and luxurious. She loves glam, silver and gold.
Over the past 5 years she has been a Brand Ambassador and Content Creator for a few companies in the industry.