Jon Peters
Building Furniture to Last A Lifetime
I’m a professional artist and craftsman specializing in hand made furniture and custom commissioned artwork.
With almost 25 years experience I’ve designed this site to be a helpful hand for the Do it yourself weekend warrior, and also a trusted mentor for the serious artist and art student.
My hope is that you find this site fun, informative and inspiring.
I attended Ramapo state College where I studied welded steel sculpture and life drawing, while working full time with a furniture designer / builder. I worked with the company for several years and continued to attend classes at Ramapo and Parsons School of design in NYC. In 1994 I started my art and design company and made original art and furniture for clients throughout NYC and New Jersey. In 1999 my wife, Laurel Bissonette and I opened the Laurel Tracey gallery in Red Bank, NJ specializing in contemporary American art.
~ Jon Peters
Recent Projects
Red Flowers Serving Tray # 1
Materials and cut list: Bottom - 1) 1/2 plywood 13" x 17" Short Sides - 2) 1/2 popular 2-1/2" x 13" Long Sides - 2) 1/2 popular 2-1/2" 18" or cut to size 1 Box of 4D finish nails
How to build a Sleek Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk: A Step-by-Step Guide
https://youtu.be/J-_IbMsa-oI?si=ar3DXSI-fH4e7vs4 https://jonpeters.com/product/modern-desk-design-plans/ In this woodworking project, I'll guide you through the creation of a chic mid-century modern writing desk. Combining the simplicity of birch plywood...
Lesson #1: Sandy Hook in September
https://youtu.be/eMphjBU49ig?si=EHyQ4iUFL0Rwy97A Making a small painting, like the paintings I paint in these painting lessons is a great way to get started. A small painting doesn't demand the space or commitment that a large painting does and painting on this small...
Lesson #2: Piling in Blue Water
https://youtu.be/zV2GDnSkM9k?si=OWpuOsCiQ9YPEl6L Making a small painting, like the paintings I paint in these painting lessons is a great way to get started. A small painting doesn't demand the space or commitment that a large painting does and painting on this small...
Lesson #3: Beehive
https://youtu.be/rC6PPBwUdrQ?si=eXc5RAJ1MnTCBtvy Making a small painting, like the paintings I paint in these painting lessons is a great way to get started. A small painting doesn't demand the space or commitment that a large painting does and painting on this small...
Lesson #4: From the Deck at Huber Woods
https://youtu.be/mheBuag7u80?si=IVf6sJUx5la25Maw Making a small painting, like the paintings I paint in these painting lessons is a great way to get started. A small painting doesn't demand the space or commitment that a large painting does and painting on this small...
Lesson #5: September Storm Horseshoe Cove
https://youtu.be/8lODZ9duc0I?si=d_36oZ8-DXmNue-M Making a small painting, like the paintings I paint in these painting lessons is a great way to get started. A small painting doesn't demand the space or commitment that a large painting does and painting on this small...
Lesson #6: Kitchen View with Flowers Oil Painting
https://youtu.be/onJGSpeYA-k?si=yXItWqmgHSEUbDo- Making a small painting, like the paintings I paint in these painting lessons is a great way to get started. A small painting doesn't demand the space or commitment that a large painting does and painting on this small...
Lesson #7: Still Life with Pears
https://youtu.be/s1rgmMiDaEw?si=gMAIGyxLoneW1i6O Making a small painting, like the paintings I paint in these painting lessons is a great way to get started. A small painting doesn't demand the space or commitment that a large painting does and painting on this small...
Lesson #8: Still Life with Mallet and Square
Making a small painting, like the paintings I paint in these painting lessons is a great way to get started. A small painting doesn't demand the space or commitment that a large painting does and painting on this small scale will allow you to have a more casual...
Sandy Hook September – Oil Painting
White painted frame Framed Size 10” x 11.25” This painting started out as a simple image to help explain mixing color. After a few ups and and downs the familiar Seascape of Sandy Hook appeared. Painting with this casual approach and on a small scale like this can be...
How To Build A Outdoor Garden Bench
This garden bench is inspired by a bench at my local park. The design is very similar with just a few small changes. The bench at the park is made with teak but I decided to build my bench out of white oak mainly because I had a few boards...