Gallery of soulful transformations
Eight selected restoration projects in which old objects regained their shine and gained a new, artistic story.
A unique restoration of a brass tray, combining tradition with modernity.
Grisaille effect: A deep, saturated background in blues and turquoises.
Epoxy Lace: Lace set in resin — durability, shine and a 3D effect.
Gilding & Patina: Highlighting the antique, floral details.
Final: A luxurious combination of decoupage with the durability of resin.
A mixed-media project based on a classic wooden chest.
A transformation from raw wood into a multi-layered visual story.
Surface prep: Priming and structuring the raw wood for artistic media.
Mixed-media techniques: Building texture with structural pastes, mists and gel media.
Spatial composition: Integrating graphics (traveller and clock motif) with the layered background through shading and glazing.
Final finish: A protective varnish that brings out the depth of earth tones and the antique character of the hardware.
Revitalising raw wood in a fairytale style.
Technique: Classic decoupage with artistic shadowing.
Details: The top decorated with 3D wooden ornaments.
Aesthetic: Intense colour palette (green, red) with animal motifs.
Effect: A unique object with a strong narrative and decorative character.
Restoration of an authentic family heirloom from 1945.
Base: Cleaned bent wood in deep emerald.
Technique: Artistic decoupage (floral and fauna motifs).
Finish: Copper patina and shabby-chic wear.
Effect: A sentimental piece of furniture turned into functional art.
A unique personalised family heirloom from the 1970s.
Restoration: Full structural repair of cracks and rebuilding of missing parts.
Decoration: Spatial details in epoxy resin and rice-paper graphics.
Finish: A dry-brush technique that gives it an antique feel.
Effect: Traditional pottery meets modern mixed-media design.
Wall hanger „Cat Guardian”.
Base: A reclaimed wooden board, professionally processed by a carpenter.
Technique: Artistic decoupage with a cat motif and hand-painted with acrylics.
Details: Artistic ageing of the edges and an ornamental metal hook.
Makeover: A damaged, black metal tray given a modern character.
Execution: Metallising the surface in silver.
Decoration: Ginkgo Biloba leaves applied using the decoupage technique.
Effect: A unique decorative object combining raw metal with a subtle plant motif.
Makeover: An ordinary glass bottle turned into a unique collectable artefact.
Sculpture: Hand-made clay details that give the vessel a new form.
Colour: An acrylic base finished with high-quality chrome paints.
Effect: A deep patina that gives the whole piece a noble, aged, antique look.
My goal is not only to restore objects, but above all to reclaim their soul and emotional value. I believe that every old and forgotten item deserves a second chance to become a unique piece of art in a modern interior.
My goal is not only to restore objects, but above all to reclaim their soul and emotional value. I believe that every old and forgotten item deserves a second chance to become a unique piece of art in a modern interior.
All projects presented in this portfolio are created by Pastelia Vintage Art and constitute her intellectual property. Any copying or reproduction without the author's express consent is prohibited.
All projects presented in this portfolio are created by Pastelia Vintage Art and constitute her intellectual property. Any copying or reproduction without the author's express consent is prohibited.
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