THE PAINTED PRAIRIE COLLECTION
Where Wildflowers
Meet The Prairie
Wildflowers have always captured my heart.
This collection is inspired by my love for wildflowers and the loose, expressive florals that remind me of Iowa’s beautiful prairie landscapes. To me, walking through a field of wildflowers feels like stepping into a painting God created—filled with color, movement, texture, and wonder.
Each piece is hand-painted on reclaimed wood as a nod to sustainability and my appreciation for giving beautiful materials a second life. Using layered acrylics and metallic details, I create expressive artwork that celebrates both the beauty of nature and the joy of artistic interpretation.
10% of every purchase supports Iowa native conservation efforts.
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For over 20 years, Stacey Designs products have inspired breathtaking creations—from walls and ceilings to fine art and furniture. Now, they’re available for you to create your masterpiece!
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Meet Stacey Van Gundy
Hi, I’m Stacey Van Gundy! I’m an artist, educator, and creative entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience transforming furniture, walls, and canvas into meaningful works of art.
What began as a stay-at-home mom decorating her own home on a budget grew into a career creating original artwork, teaching decorative arts, and helping creative women build businesses they love.
Today, my work is inspired by texture, nature, handcrafted details, and the belief that creativity can transform both spaces and lives.
My mission is to create artwork that brings beauty, warmth, and character into everyday spaces while empowering creative women to turn their talents into opportunities, income, and lasting confidence.
Whether you’re here for original artwork, premium supplies, or creative education, I’m glad you’re here.
Kind Words
“Stacey can do literally anything you can dream up! She can paint surfaces to look like the highest end furniture, actually better. She painted a beautiful armoire for me. She painted a table base for me to match my wood sideboard and it is fabulous. She can paint anything. She painted a desk base for me to match a gold etageres I purchased. It is beautiful. In addition, she painted my powder room in a glaze type finish that looks like beautiful wallpaper, only it’s the color I wanted! Stacey is super professional and fun to interact with, highly recommend!”
-Vicki W.
“I had the pleasure of taking Stacey’s staging wall workshop this past year. I have to tell you that I learned so much! Her class not only provided instruction on how to create a textured wall finish, but also provided tips on lighting, selecting the appropriate wall color, staging and showcasing you’re painted beauties. I highly recommend Stacey, she has years of experience and is a warm and encouraging teacher.”
Thank you Stacey!
Regina Lambert / The Salvaged Heart
“Stacey was amazing to work with and does beautiful work! We highly recommend her and will definitely be enlisting her services for future homes.”
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Some paintings come together in a weekend. This one took almost 2 years. It actually started as a completely different painting…then became another…and eventually evolved into what you see today. I never painted over it because I hated it. I painted I d it because I knew it wasn’t finished yet. Every layer added something. Some layers disappeared. Others still peel through if you look closely. You can see the texture, the scratches, hints of color, and pieces of history still beneath the surface. I think that’s why I was drawn to name it ‘Beneath The Surface’. The title reminds me of the process. Sometimes the things we think were covering up or leaving behind are cruising the foundation for something better. I have a feeling this one was meant to become exactly what it is today. 💙 Have you ever had something in your life that took a completely different path than you expected, but ended up better because of it?
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmas, and nurturing hearts who make life feel beautiful in the little everyday ways. 🤍 I’m so thankful for the gift of creativity, family, flowers, and getting to now watch my grandkids grow and create too. Wishing you a slow, beautiful day filled with the people you love most and maybe a trip to the garden center or a little time to paint.
🌾 Introducing The Painted Prairie Collection
A growing series inspired by Iowa’s native wildflowers and prairie landscapes.
Each piece is hand-painted on reclaimed wood, allowing the natural grain and imperfections to become part of the story.
This collection was created to celebrate the quiet beauty of native prairie ecosystems—and to help preserve them.
10% of every original artwork will support Iowa conservation efforts.
This is only the beginning.
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New name and new art drop coming. I’ve decided to stop beating around the bush and just go for it! Sometimes we wear a lot of hats and it’s difficult. I’ve decided to wear the hat that brings the most joy. I really hope you come along with me for this new ride. It’s gonna be great. 🪻💐
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