Frequently Asked Questions:

Since most people have a lot of questions about murals, I have included the following section of FAQ's for your perusal.

How Long Does It Take To Paint A Mural?

Painting a mural can take from anywhere from one day to several months depending on size and detail in the painting.


What constitutes a "mural"?
A mural by definition is a painting that is done directly on a wall regardless of size or paint used by the artist. There is some controversy in the art world today about murals that are first painted on canvas then glued to walls. Some believe that a mural on canvas is not a mural but instead it is a painting. My personal feeling is that because the painting is attached with glue to the wall, that it then becomes a mural.


Can A Mural Be Painted On Any Surface?
Yes! Murals can be painted on a numerous surfaces ranging from concrete to wood, wallboard to canvas and even on certain types of wall paper. The possibilities are absolutely endless!


Should I Ask My Interior Designer To Be At The First Meeting?
Though this is a personal decision, working with a professional interior designer is advisable because they can properly coordinate furniture, carpet, window treatments, etc. with the mural.


How Much Does A Mural Cost?
A custom hand painted mural's cost depends upon several factors: Size, Complexity, Location, Surface, Detail and type of paint (Oil or Acrylic Paint). I enjoy both mediums, however it takes me twice as long to paint with oil paint as it does painting with acrylic paint. Oil paint is also more expensive than acrylic paint. To give you an idea of cost...an 8'x10' wall that is fairly detailed will run between $2,000 and $7,000. The lower amount for an interior flat surface wall and the higher amount for an exterior heavily textured wall.


I am an artist with a well-diversified portfolio. My wide range of creative expressions has given me the opportunity to work in a multitude of fields and situation. This richness of experience is my foundation to create unique and original solutions for my clients.


I would be pleased to visit your home or office to discuss your decorating needs and various costs in commissioning a mural.


Developing design ideas for the mural wall. Any photographs or magazine clippings of specific images that I can base the design on, is welcomed.
Once the idea is set, digital photographs of your room will be taken to coordinate the mural with its contents, existing colors and textures (i.e. furniture, current wall colors, artwork, carpet, window treatments, etc


Measurements will be taken and decisions made on any architectural changes, or details, that may be required. (I.e. wall preparation, scaffolds, lighting etc.


A custom mural can be created on any interior or exterior wall surface. I use acrylic paints with long lasting coatings to ensure that the unique artwork will endure the elements for years to come. These paints are not harmful to children and can be washed with water and light soap.


Sometimes clients prefer to have their custom mural finished on canvas instead of directly on the walls surface. Accommodations can be made for this request as well. I will paint the mural on canvas and ship it to any destination. A professional wall paper hanger will be able to install the mural.


Once the project is determined, I begin research and development. Each project is a little different In some cases I work directly from research materials and in others I will create sketches or scale color studies. Which direction I take depends upon the scale and complexity of the project as well as the preferences of the client.


Artistic Murals is dedicated to providing the best service and highest quality artwork. Your satisfaction with the finale results is of utmost importance! I will not finish until you are completely satisfied with the mural.


Before start painting I take a picture of the area as show photo A. Once the sketch is created, I use photoshop program to paste the example on the picture and see how it looks, example B and C Any of these sketch aren't painting yet.

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