PBA Virtual Guest speaker: Wendy Batten. At Painters Business Academy (PBA), our mission is to empower and uplift the creative community by providing invaluable insights, connections, and resources. We’re excited to present Wendy Batten, an extraordinary business coach, as our distinguished virtual guest for this year’s event! Who is Wendy Batten? With over 20 years of hands-on business experience, Wendy […]
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Celebrating 3 Years of Sponsorship and Exciting Innovations Polyonlay is back for the third year in a row as a proud sponsor of the upcoming Painters Business Academy (PBA) event! Join us in congratulating Richard and Alexa, the masterminds behind Polyonlay, who recently tied the knot in a beautiful celebration of their love and partnership. 🎉💍 Growing Together: From Painters […]
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Master Finisher and General Finishes Salesman Introducing Tom Monahan from General Finishes has been an integral part of the General Finishes family since 1994. Prior to joining GF, he owned and operated a furniture restoration business for a decade, honing his skills and mastering the art of finishing. With over 30 years of experience as a master finisher, Tom’s expertise […]
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We are thrilled to announce that Annie Sloan: Returns to PBA for the second year running! Annie has been a huge support to us and the industry as a whole. We count ourselves lucky to have her join us once again. How Annie Sloan Changed the Landscape of Furniture Flipping and Interior Design Annie is the OG of the furniture […]
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We are thrilled to announce that Jonathon Marc Mendes: at PBA 2023, he will be our special guest for the second year in a row! JMM is a talented artist and one of the nicest people you could ever meet. He has gained a reputation for his amazing tutorials and his old-world charm look using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. See […]
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Jennifer Ferguson: Decorative Painting Expert. We are excited to announce that Jennifer Ferguson, owner of Artistic Painting Studio, will be joining us as a special guest at the upcoming PBA event. Jennifer has over 30 years of experience in the decorative painting industry ( faux finishes ) and is a self-taught artist. She has authored four books and appeared as […]
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Meet Kacha at PBA 2023 as a special guest this year! Kacha, has become a well-known figure in the art community. Thanks to her beautiful soft glam style of painting and her huge social media following. Kacha started painting furniture in 2016 as a way to cope with the sudden passing of her mother. She has since turned her love […]
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Brushed by Brandy: Inspiring Creativity. Brandy is a name that has been taking the furniture painting world by storm in recent years. We believe this for good reason. She is the creative artist behind the brand. Has become a beloved figure in the community thanks to her infectious personality, down-to-earth demeanor, and unparalleled talent. Brandy Kollenborn: A Rising Star Brandy, […]
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Thrilled to announce Chloe Kempster Designs as a special guest at Painters Business Academy. Chloe is an acclaimed furniture artist. Chloe has been Annie Sloan’s painter in Residence as well as on the BBC’s Money for Nothing. Her accolades don’t stop there. She has been featured in many magazines and online publications including but not exclusive to. Reclaimed Magazine, The […]
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Crys’Dawna – Special Guest is the next special guest we have this year at the PBA conference is the fabulously talented Crys’Dawna. She is the artists and creator behind Bella Renovare by Crys’Dawna. As part of a military family she has moved about a lot but currently resides in Germany with her active duty Airforce husband and their two children. […]
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