Jim Connelly / Decorative Painter & Artist

Decorative paint & plaster expert.
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A great project using @AE_Finishes products stay tuned for our reveal video next week.

[Jim Connelly / Decorative Painter & Artist @paintwithjim]

“Tea time Hare tray”
No better way to snuggle in with a wee cup ow tea. A thrift find tray I painted with a base colour burgundy, top coat white. @AE_Finishes crackle, tinted scumble, transfer gel, photo copy, matte sealer. Wooly sweater and pinkies up 🐇

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“Religious Icons”
I created my interpretation of these precious objects. I used air dry clay, IOD - Iron Orchid Designs moulds, photo copies, Swarovski Crystals, stencil, paint, Artisan Enhancements size, gold foil, crackle, tinted scumble and top coat sealer.

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Always something exciting in the works with @AE_Finishes products!

[Jim Connelly / Decorative Painter & Artist @paintwithjim]

“Hare today gone tomorrow”
A small picture frame and glass makeover. I used paint, vintage print of a hare, mirror spray paint, sandpaper, @AE_Finishes transfer gel, scumble and top coat sealer.

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“Marble Makeover”
Small scratched brown table painted with an elegant marble finish. I used paint, @AE_Finishes tinted scumble and top coat sealer.

[Jim Connelly / Decorative Painter & Artist @paintwithjim]

“Industrial Concrete Feature Wall”
A very current look for condo’s and modern decor. I used paint, old news paper, roller, softening brush, @AE_Finishes scumble tinted and a matte top coat sealer.

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“Copper the energy of Well Being”
A stunning feature wall I used paint’s, @AE_Finishes Venetian Plaster, size, Copper Foil, tinted scumble and top coat sealer.

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“Rust never Sleeps”
A peaceful patina of rust makes a modern feature wall. I used paint, news paper, roller, damp cloth, @AE_Finishes tinted scumble and matte top coat.

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[Jim Connelly / Decorative Painter & Artist @paintwithjim]

“Rose Quartz”
The crystal known for its healing energy of unconditional love. A glamorous feature wall created using paint, @AE_Finishes Venetian plaster, size, silver foil, tinted scumble and top coat sealer.

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“Passport No Borders”
The beauty of a sun drenched scrumptiously textured Tuscan inspired feature wall. I used a spatula, roller, sea sponge, Paint, soft damp cloth, @AE_Finishes Venetian Plaster, scumble glaze tinted with paint. Experience a passport with No Borders!

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“Paint Magic”
One of my favourite decorative finishes beautiful wood paneling. I used masking tape, wood graining tool, @AE_Finishes scumble tinted with paint and matte top coat sealer. The ambiance of beautiful wood paneling for a fraction of the cost!

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“A Chateau state of mind!”
I found two chairs and console table and I don’t know why I instantly saw blue and gold. I used a soft blue paint,Artisan Enhancements size, gold foil, tinted scumble and top coat sealer for the gold foil. I softly antiqued the blue only in the details!

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“Elegance”
For my makeovers simple and Chic like a string of beautiful pearls. Antique white paint, @AE_Finishes size, gold foil, tinted scumble and top coat sealer make an understatement of Clasic Elegance!

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Easy IKEA Table Makeover Hack – Rustic Home Office DESK | Part 2 https://t.co/KKaPpmIBg0 via @YouTube

[Jim Connelly / Decorative Painter & Artist @paintwithjim]

“Less is More”
Simple Chic makeover to a wee lost and found table. I used antique white and beige paints, masking tape, @AE_Finishes size, gold foil, tinted scumble to antique the gold and gloss top coat to seal the gold foil. Keeping a piece simple a classic finish.

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“Wine box makeover”
Thrift stores are full of empty wine boxes, I give them a makeover using paints, stencil, @AE_Finishes transfer gel with a bunny photo copy, tinted scumble and matte sealer. What a great way to gift wrap for a friend🎨🖌️

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“ Thrift found mirror makeover”
I used air dry clay #IOD rabbit mould , @AE_Finishes size, gold foil, crackle medium, I painted over the crackle with an antique white paint, wiped back with a damp rag, applied a tinted scumble glaze and softened with rag & sealed with a clear wax

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“Mermaids Treasures”
I used air dry clay #IOD sea shell moulds, Artisan Enhancements size, gold foil, crackle medium, I painted over the crackle with an oceanic blue/green paint, wiped back with a damp rag, applied a tinted scumble glaze and softened with a damp rag