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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDAAS\u2019s \u201cEchoes of Celebration\u201d mural captures the spirit of Mexican dance through abstract forms, translating curious observation into a vibrant visual language activating the outdoor space<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you thinking of adding a mural into your art package for an interior design project? There are a lot of benefits to commissioning a hand-painted mural. Consider the following three reasons why a mural might be just what your next project needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Murals are best used when they are meant to be the focal point of a room. They tend to be dynamic, colorful, and emotive \u2014 plus it\u2019s hard to miss an artwork that takes up a whole wall. If you have an area that needs something that will take up a lot of visual space, a mural is a perfect solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a>A warm welcome greets visitors in the communal kitchen, where Nicolette Capuano\u2019s ‘Maryland Bloom’ sets a vibrant, inviting tone the moment you step inside<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike with wallcoverings which don\u2019t work well on certain shapes and textures, murals are much more flexible. Hand-painting a mural on brick, stucco, an irregularly shaped wall, or a wall with differing heights is much easier than trying to tame vinyl sheets to match your surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a>At the historic Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, artist Amber Goldhammer brings the past to life with a vibrant mural featuring a quote from legendary actor\u2014and frequent guest\u2014Clark Gable<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Murals are not only beautiful, but they can act as a sort of billboard for your property. Embrace bold colors and add playful imagery or text to your mural\u2019s design to turn it into more than just decor. Increase your likelihood of ending up on a local mural \u201ccrawl\u201d or becoming your city\u2019s newest Instagrammable backdrop by adding inspirational text, a location-specific reference, or an interactive component to your design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a>Bryan Valenzuela’s mural at Atwell on Spring proves the best art lives in the details<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n While they both offer artful solutions for blank walls, there is a big difference in price between a hand-painted mural and using wallcovering. Before you get your heart set on a specific option, make sure to run the numbers. Murals can cost anywhere between $10 to $50\/sq foot, with intricate designs or works by well-known artists costing as much as $100\/sq foot. Other variables that might affect your pricing include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCommunity Mural\u201d on the exterior of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Office Building and Counseling & Learning Center<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n After you\u2019ve worked out a preliminary scope and budget for your mural, you\u2019ll want to spend some time thinking about your vision for the project. Is the mural going to be highly detailed, minimalist, street art-inspired, hyperrealistic? Finding your inspiration and a general design directive is very important at this stage. What you decide on is going to heavily influence the kinds of artists you will want to approach for the job. That said, try not to fall in love with a specific look. Every artist is going to bring their own interpretation and style to the work, and if you\u2019re working with a leaner budget you may need to adjust your design accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n As mentioned above, any artist you decide to work with is going to bring their own flair to the work. If you want to get your final product as close as possible to what you intended, spending time researching artists is key. There are muralists who specialize in every kind of style imaginable. If you\u2019re looking for a street art\/graffiti-inspired piece, you\u2019ll want to work with those who are familiar with that look. If you\u2019re interested in something muted and minimalist, you should find an artist that is skilled at that style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another consideration when choosing an artist is their location. Picking a local artist will help defray some of the travel expenses you might face with a farther flung artist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a>Dave Lavernia mural for El Vez Restaurant, W Hotel Fort Lauderdale<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Choosing a local artist is a great way to support the community and emphasize your commitment to curating artwork that reflects the local culture. A local artist will also have valuable insight into what kinds of visual references, colors, aesthetic, etc. will particularly resonate with the community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For certain kinds of projects, you may even consider engaging local community members in the creation of the piece. Specific muralists are very comfortable and familiar with these kinds of participatory art experiences, so if you\u2019re interested in something like that you should seek them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In many ways, murals are a living, breathing thing. Murals require regular cleanings and new top coat applications to make sure that they maintain their look over time. If you place a mural on a busy street, keep in mind that it may require even more maintenance than a mural on private property or inside of a building. Discuss with the client the need to keep a budget for regular upkeep, and be realistic with them about what they can expect to encounter based on the mural\u2019s location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n A common misconception is that murals are in the public domain because they are often on public property. It is also a mistake to think that the property owns the rights to the mural artwork in perpetuity, etc. Unless it is specifically addressed in an artist\u2019s contract, the artist maintains the copyright for the artwork. If the property holds the copyright, they are still generally limited in terms of how they can use the imagery. Making sure that the designer, client, and artist are all clear on copyright matters is highly encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n We hope you found this primer on murals helpful. If you are looking more more inspiration, explore some of our favorite projects that showcase hand-painted murals in a variety of different styles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How to make your next mural project a success <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":11237,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[37,41],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nEye-catching<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Getting Started<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDecide on your vision<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Find the Right Artist for Your Mural<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Some Additional Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Consider upkeep<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Determine copyright<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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