MEET LAURA E JEKYLL, DECORATIVE PAINTER
From her studio in South Lincolnshire, painter Laura E Jekyll creates bespoke hand-painted art, furniture and homewares. Laura shares with us her inspirations, creative process and favourite local spots.
How would you describe your work?
Our homes tell our stories. We can use our homes to craft a lifestyle that’s aspirational, calming, convivial. My work is really decorative storytelling. Every piece is one-of-a-kind. It might be a commission for a mural or updating a piece of furniture they’ve had forever, but with each project I help my clients bring personality into their homes.
What are your main influences and inspirations?
Oh so many things! I collect little sparks of ideas from all sorts of places. Textiles and costume and antiques from across the globe. British style is quite eccentric really and I think you can see this in my work. I’m drawn to the wonderfully fluid style of the Bloomsbury aesthetic, the naivety of folk art and the wabi-sabi philosophy of appreciating nature’s simplicity and imperfections. I spend a lot of time experimenting with colour and texture, playing with smudges and brushstrokes—things that make the work human.
Do clients come to you with ideas, or do you guide the vision?
It’s usually a mix. Some have a clear vision, while others just have a vibe. I love collaborating—getting to know their style, space, and story. Every piece is a partnership, which makes it deeply personal.
What’s the one thing you can’t work without?
Music. It really helps me to get into the zone. The right playlist can instantly put me into that calm, creative state from which the work just flows.
What projects are you excited about right now?
I’m launching a range of children’s bookcases this year designed to look beautiful within the home. I painted an oak leaf bookcase for our home and it’s transformed our children’s reading habits.
