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Mural Project on Beach Road – Bringing Colour to Beach Road

by Fotini De Araujo | Mar 25, 2026 | featured projects, murals

A recent mural project on Beach Road has added a fresh burst of colour and personality to the local scene at Bean Spoiled. Designed to reflect the relaxed, vibrant energy of the seaside, the mural brings a sense of fun and creativity to the space — inviting visitors...

Spotlight on Walls: a Hessian Twist

by Fotini De Araujo | Sep 23, 2025 | paint techniques

We’ve been working on some exciting techniques in Johannesburg this week — transforming everyday walls into luxurious feature spaces using nothing more than paint, creativity, and craftsmanship. Our latest project showcases a hessian wallpaper effect, carefully...

Transform Your Space With Textured Paint – gallery update

by Fotini De Araujo | Jul 4, 2025 | paint techniques

Textured walls do not have to be achieved with wallpaper alone. Clients are often looking to create texture in featured spaces, and layered paint applied in various ways can help create these . The magic of paint and wall techniques is that they can be customized in...

Creative Canvas Commissions

by Fotini De Araujo | Jun 24, 2025 | canvas commissions

"Each surface is a blank canvas ready to come alive..." Whether it's a tired wall craving an update, a forgotten piece of furniture ready for reinvention, or a statement wall calling for a bespoke canvas - Fotini always finds a creative way forward. Browse her latest...