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An Introduction to Decorative Painting

with TESS NEWALL

Tess’ tool kit Part 3 - Prepping, painting and finishing

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About This Lesson

It’s incredibly important to prepare the surface of your walls and furniture before you begin painting them to get the best results. Tess explains what you need to use to do this, as well as the types of paint she recommends to use in your own projects.

Tess Newall

Your Instructor

Tess Newall

Acclaimed artist and set designer specialising in hand painted homewares and decorative painting.

Tess Newall is a decorative artist based in Sussex, specialising in hand-painted bespoke murals and furniture. Following a decade of experience as a set designer and painter in the film industry, Tess has mastered how to bring a creative vision to life. She often draws on historic patterns and aims to capture an artisanal feel, where textures and brushstrokes add to the atmosphere of a room or to the character of a furniture piece. Tess and her studio team work with interior designers and private clients on bespoke commissions for both commercial and residential projects, as well as collaborating on homewares collections with brands including Liberty and Matilda Goad.

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