Author: Kayleen

  • Prophetic Art Notes

    Prophetic Art Notes

    When I stopped taking church notes and began to illustrate so much more!

  • EMBOSSING STENCIL PASTE & CHALK PAINTING RATTAN

    EMBOSSING STENCIL PASTE & CHALK PAINTING RATTAN

    Embossing Stencil Paste is a must have, multi-use product that has earned its stripes in my art toolbox. If you haven’t already tried Embossing Stencil Paste – you should! Predominantly, the L’essentiel Embossing Stencil Paste was created to make decorative raised stencils. Raised stencils look amazing on furniture and other decor items. Oh and let’s…

  • CREATIVES, DO YOU NEED TO RETHINK YOUR WISHES?

    CREATIVES, DO YOU NEED TO RETHINK YOUR WISHES?

    Creatives, are you wasting time wishing obstacles away, when you already have the creative answers? Creatives, you already have the answers to the obstacles in your way! Below is a simple exercise to unearth solutions for YOU and your creative journey. I have some great tips for you! It’s true, we have the capacity for…

  • TRANSFORM FLOCK DRAWERS & JEWELRY BOXES

    TRANSFORM FLOCK DRAWERS & JEWELRY BOXES

    Flock drawers and jewelry boxes – DIY makeover tips As a furniture painter I hated dealing with flock drawers. You know those ugly grassy green (and often blotchy) ones? The felt lined cutlery drawers found in older sideboards and buffets. You may have noticed the same flock inside jewellery boxes . If you have some…

  • Not everything needs to change to be beautiful

    Not everything needs to change to be beautiful

    Reflecting on a furniture transformation. TRANSFORMED Pushed aside Not the image of before Scuffed and neglectedEasily ignored I saw her glimmerPotential crying to meI see you girlYou’ll be all you can be! Gently taken asideShe disappeared a whileLater to returnAdorning a new smile Poem by Kayleen West TRANSFORMATION & US When working on anything creative…