Adorned Surfaces Academy

Learn to create your own beautiful,
on-trend wall finishes!

Adorned Surfaces Academy is an online Decorative Painting and faux finishing school.

We give you the tools, skills, and confidence to create your own beautiful, custom wall and ceiling finishes.

We deliver full-length online video tutorials to you every month. So you can work at your own pace when it’s convenient for you. Along with bonus lessons to guide you at any level of experience.

Whether you simply have a desire to paint but don’t know where to start, or you are a seasoned house painter ready to learn some new skills, this program will inspire and challenge you.

What you
will learn

A variety of on-trend wall finishes fitting many styles of decor.

Specialty finishes that can be used on nearly every surface, including furniture and canvases.

How to prep a wall or room for a professional-looking project.

What finishes work best over different types of drywall texture.

How to choose paint, material, and colors to fit the mood and style of the room.

How to layer products and what products work best together.

What companies sell professional-grade specialty painting materials.

Each month
you will receive

Every other week a video tutorial for a layered decorative finish will be posted. So you will learn 2 complete finishes per month. (see example)

You will receive mini-lessons on alternate color or material options and quick tips.

Each lesson includes a PDF with step by step instructions that can be printed as a “recipe” for each finish.

Tool and material lists for each finish.

You will be added to an exclusive Facebook group where you will receive technical support to help you create the exact custom look you want.

Is Adorned Surfaces Academy right for me?

Are you a do-it-yourselfer who would love to add some color and ambiance to a few rooms in your house but just don’t know where to start? Do you love color but always end up playing it safe with neutrals? Adorned Surfaces Academy will teach you how to get comfortable with color and texture. And we will show you everything you need to know to create beautiful finishes in your own home.

Are you an artist or creative who would love to learn some new techniques and materials? You will be inspired by the layering techniques you will learn that will add depth and character to your work. And you will be introduced to a whole new world of mediums and materials you probably didn’t know existed.

Are you a professional painter looking to add specialty finishes to your list of services? You will learn about new products, materials, and techniques that you won’t find at your local paint store. Your clients will be thrilled to learn that you can create a gorgeous accent wall or make their range hood look like hammered bronze. And that plain white free-standing tub can become a focal point of the room when you work your magic on it!

Would you love to start your own business but don’t have huge start-up funds? Decorative painting is a very low-cost business to get off the ground. You don’t need an inventory of products to have on hand because you buy materials according to what is needed for each upcoming project. A service-based business such as decorative painting offers a very flexible schedule. And every project is different so you never get bored!

Are you a decorative painter looking to keep your portfolio up to date? Adorned Surfaces Academy is a great way to stay up to date on trends and new materials from the comfort and conveinience of your home or studio.

I get it!

I have fit every one of these descriptions at some point in my life. I get it. I have never been happy working for someone else. I knew I needed art and creativity in my life. And I needed a schedule I had control over. Learning to become a decorative artist was the best decision I could have made. It has been an amazing creative outlet for me and I feel continually inspired by industry trends. And I love the flexibility and control I have over my schedule. Never again would I have to worry about risking my life on icy roads so I wouldn’t get fired from a job I wasn’t excited about anyway. And if I needed to take time off to care for a sick relative or even just to schedule in some studio time, I could do that without fear of losing my job.

The most exciting thing about my business is that every project is different. I am meeting new homeowners, designers, builders, and contractors all the time. Every job site is different, every client has their own unique taste and style. Every finish I do is completely customized to the client so I rarely do the same finish twice. And design trends are constantly changing, so I always have a drive and incentive to create new finishes. I know you will find this field as inspiring and rewarding as I do!