Things to Consider When Selecting a Muralist, Setting Your Expectations
Commissioning a custom mural is one of the most exciting and rewarding steps in a homeowners quest to create a beautiful home. There are many reasons for this including the personal touches that can be added to custom murals which will make the image more than a painting, but a part of you. Take for instance the couple who after being married for years wants to create a beautiful home with memories from their life together. They decide to have a mural painted of an image they fondly remember from their honeymoon. The image that comes to mind is of a beautiful Mediterranean village overlooking the sea where they spent many of their first evenings holding each other on the balcony as they watched the sun set. Such an image, if it were painted in life sized perspective upon their home walls would stand as a constant reminder of their union and love. Such is the power of a mural.
If custom murals can convey so much memory and emotion, why do so few people not take advantage of the skill available for hire? Some of the reasons may be misconceptions on the difficulty of finding skilled muralists, the initial perceived cost of murals, or simply the lack of understanding for the process of commissioning a muralist. This article provides help on finding and selecting a muralist for your wall mural project. The article and to a larger extent, this site, will provide answers for your questions and sources to see your inspiration become reality.
If you are arriving at this article and you are unsure of the theme, style, scope, or potential cost of custom art, then take a few moments and read, “Navigating the Important Aspects of Selecting the Correct Wall Decor”. The article will provide some ideas on how you can better prepare yourself prior to going thru the process of contacting a muralist. After reading the article, work thru the following questions which will help you define your expectations and make your search for a muralist go much smoother.
- What is the theme of the room you wish to decorate with the mural?
- What style would you like to see in your mural?
- What are the dimensions of the mural? How many square feet is the mural?
- Take some time and describe what you envision for the mural. What inspiration or vision is in your mind for the mural?
- Compile example images to help explain what you are looking for.
- Do you have a deadline for completion of the mural? If so, when is your deadline?
- How do you want the mural painted: on-site, directly on your wall surface or off-site, on canvas? Does it matter?
- How much do you expect to pay for the mural? Are you including installation costs if you are having a canvas mural painted?
- Are you prepared to pay up to 50% of the total cost of the project up front?
If you are ready to locate a muralist to complete your project, this article will provide the resources you need. Keep in mind that we are assuming in this article that you are entering the search prepared, having understood the different aspects of introducing murals into your home décor. We will use your understanding and well-defined expectations to help you find an artist.
Once you have answered these questions, go to the atHome Murals muralist directory and browse the muralists’ online portfolios. As you are looking, keep in mind you are looking for muralists who may have experience in the style of art you are interested in. Once you find a handful that do meet your style requirements and whose work you find attractive, try to answer either from their website or thru direct contact with the artist the questions presented on the following pages.