Wendy Kesey Designs

About Wendy

I’ve been drawn to beauty for as long as I can remember.

As a child, I was captivated by the illustrations in storybooks—the kind filled with whimsy, nature, soft light, and a little bit of magic. Those pages sparked something in me that never really went away. Even today, I find myself drawn to landscapes, water, towering trees, florals, children, and animals. They’re the subjects that continue to inspire both my artwork and the spaces I create.

I didn’t take the traditional path to becoming an artist. I’m largely self-taught, learning through years of painting, experimenting, and saying yes to opportunities that challenged me to grow. Looking back, I’m grateful for that journey because it allowed me to develop a style that feels true to who I am.

Growing up, my family made several moves along the West Coast. I spent part of my childhood in Southern California before eventually finding my home here in Oregon. Along the way, I learned that beauty doesn’t have to come with a big budget. Rearranging a room, repurposing something old, or simply adding color to a wall taught me that our surroundings have the power to bring comfort, joy, and peace.

I’ve always believed that beauty isn’t about perfection or extravagance. Sometimes it’s as simple as adding color to a wall, creating a meaningful piece of art, or transforming a space into a place that truly feels like home.

When I was 25 and a young mother of two, I painted a waterfall fairy mural above my daughter’s crib. I never imagined that one mural would change the course of my life. Friends began asking me to paint murals in their children’s rooms, and not long after, my family moved to the Seattle area. It was there that I began introducing myself to local designers, leaving my business cards at paint stores, and slowly building my business one project at a time.

Since then, I’ve had the privilege of creating murals, decorative finishes, wallpaper installations, and commissioned artwork for homes throughout the Pacific Northwest. Every project—large or small—is personal to me because it’s about creating a space that feels welcoming, meaningful, and uniquely yours.

More than anything, I want my clients to enjoy the experience as much as the finished work. I believe in showing up when I say I will, treating every home with care and respect, keeping a clean workspace, communicating well, and making the process enjoyable from beginning to end. Those values have always been just as important to me as the artwork itself.

Today, I continue to find inspiration in everything I love most about the Pacific Northwest—the forests, rivers, wildflowers, changing seasons, and nearby coastline. When I’m not painting, you’ll most likely find me spending time with my husband, our growing family, my grandchildren, and our two doodles, soaking up the simple moments that inspire so much of my work.

Whether I’m painting a mural, hanging wallpaper, creating a decorative finish, or working on an original piece of art, I hope the spaces I create bring joy, comfort, and a little everyday magic to the people who live in them.

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me. It would be an honor to help tell your story through the place you call home.