Jane spoke to us whilst waiting for ReColour paint to dry on a couple of her new pieces of upcycled furniture.
Jane with one of her Upcycled dressers, painted with ReColour chalk paint. Photo credit: Jackie Tucker Photography.
How did you get into painting?
I first started painting as a child. I was even invited by my High School to paint a mural on the entrance hall. In my first home, I gave the boring internal doors an Art Nouveau twist. Then, following divorce, ran away to live in Italy and stayed seven years. I loved it there; paintings on the ceilings, the beautiful frescos, the colours. Sadly, my house there (formerly a castle) fell down in an earthquake so I returned to England with nothing but my kids and a few suitcases of clothes. Painting was to take up every spare moment I had, ever since!
Jane with one of her Upcycled dressers, painted with ReColour chalk paint. Photo credit: Jackie Tucker Photography.
What does life look like now?
I decided to rent a workshop space where I could go at weekends. It’s on a farm and when the sun shines it’s a tranquil place to sit in the doorway waiting for paint to dry with the birds singing and no internet, I love it.
I set up my business, Jane Wilde Designs with a website and even printed t-shirts!ย I upcycle furniture destined for landfill and bring it back to life. Every single piece is unique, and each has its own quirks. I believe this only adds to their character.
A bespoke work of art on a upcycled dresser. Photo credit: Jackie Tucker Photography.
We know you’re an avid user of our ReColour Paint, tell us more!
I first saw an article online about ReColour paint when researching sustainable products. I loved Recolour product so much I became a stockist, and then painted my living room with it, upcycled a dining table and chairs I bought from a charity shop…and I’m painting more and more pieces to sell.
Two upcycled bedside tables, painted with ReColour paint. Photo credit: Jane with one of her Upcycled dressers, painted with ReColour chalk paint. Photo credit: Jackie Tucker Photography.
Jane, thank you for sharing your experience of using our ReColour paint, and please continue to create your amazing bespoke works of art! To see more of Jane’s work visit her website: www.janewildedesigns.co.uk where you can also put in an order for ReColour chalk paint!
