Meet the Artist

I’m Jade, an artist based in Lincolnshire, U.K.

I started painting in 2016 after the birth of my son. Like a lot of new parents I kind of felt like I’d lost my identity and picking up the paintbrush again for the first time since secondary school was a way of getting back to “me” again.

I started painting children's first birthday milestone chalkboards and by 2017 started painting wedding signs at the weekends alongside my full time office job. In late 2017 I was asked by a customer to “have a go” at painting an old jacket she had at the back of her wardrobe. I discovered this was what I was happiest doing and once I’d posted a photo of that jacket on Instagram requests for painted clothing went absolutely mad!

Bookings increased to a point where I was able to give up my office job and call Painted Love Customs (Bespoke Chalk & Print at the time) my actual, real life full time job.

Over the last 7 years there’s definitely been a lot of ups and downs, but I can still honestly say I’m at my happiest sitting with a paintbrush in my hand (and usually a coffee in the other!), listening to 00’s emo throwbacks and creating something people can wear and love for years to come.

Behind the scenes I’m a mum to one little boy (who also loves being creative!) and a Wookie-lookalike dog, Loki (not as creative, but he’s good for a mid-paint cuddle break).

To get in touch please use the contact form below or email jade@paintedlovecustoms.co.uk.