How is the creative process?
September 18, 2009 by Victoria
Filed under How to commission a mural
After discussing your ideas for the mural I can help you to look for images than sparkle your imagination or adjust your thoughts to a more concrete image. Then I can draw some sketches to accommodate the design to your room, wall features and furniture.
I also need to check the wall to be sure it [...]
How much will my mural cost?
September 18, 2009 by Victoria
Filed under How to commission a mural
Mural prices vary depending on their complexity as well as the dimensions. As you can see in the image above, it is impossible to quote by sq foot, because in the same space I can spend a couple of hours or several days.
A mural will be design based in your desires and descriptions, whether via [...]
What are the favorite mural themes?
September 10, 2009 by Victoria
Filed under Decoration, How to commission a mural
The favorite themes for baby’s murals are the most classic ones: animals, flowers, clouds, teddy bears and nursery rhymes. But the possibilities are endless and creativity and imagination don’t have limits.
Tags: children, Decoration, FAQ, How to commission a mural, Themes
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A mural is a big investment, how long can it last?
September 10, 2009 by Victoria
Filed under How to commission a mural
Murals are a big investment. If you hire an artist to paint it for you, the price will include his or her knowledge and prestige. If you paint it yourself, it will cost you less money, but a lot of time.
Artists usually prepare the wall and prime it and they make sure their “canvas” is [...]
How to cut costs for a hand painted mural?
September 10, 2009 by Victoria
Filed under How to commission a mural
The cost for a baby’s mural can vary a lot. The most affordable way is a “make-it-yourself” approach, where you will be paying only for materials and you will do all the work.
Then you can find many different alternatives for your budget, from a regular wall painter who is very handy, to the expensive satisfaction [...]
How to use warm or cool colors when painting a mural
September 9, 2009 by Victoria
Filed under Decoration, How to commission a mural, Painting
When we want to paint a mural for our baby or child when need to be aware of the importance and the power of using color.
Every color has some tendency toward a warm or cool shade. Generally speaking the group of warm colors includes the reds and yellows and blue is the primary cool color, [...]
Paint safety when painting a child’s mural
September 9, 2009 by Victoria
Filed under How to commission a mural, Painting
Paint safety is crucial to accomplish your project. You need to protect your eyes, your lungs and your skin.
The first concern you must find is lead. If the house was built before 1970, you must use a lead test kit, do not sand your wall and check with your local authorities. If the wall is [...]
How a mural can enhance my daughter’s bedroom?
September 9, 2009 by Victoria
Filed under Decoration, How to commission a mural
A mural can be a wonderful focal point for your daughter’s bedroom. When planning the decoration for a little girl’s room, you need to consider in first place her personality and interests, and then your own style, the furniture you already own and finally, you have to try to pull your whole design together.
Little girls [...]
How a mural can enhance my son’s bedroom?
September 9, 2009 by Victoria
Filed under Decoration, How to commission a mural
A mural can be a wonderful focal point for your son’s bedroom. When planning the decoration for a little boy’s room, you need to consider in first place his personality and interests, and then your own style, the furniture you already own and finally, you have to try to pull your whole design together.
Little boys [...]
Are there any colors that can help my baby relax in the nursery?
September 9, 2009 by Victoria
Filed under Decoration, How to commission a mural
Choosing the color for the nursery is a very important task for the parents to be. Colors have a very important and cultural component, and what a color means for one culture, can have the opposite meaning in another culture.
In the western world we feel that warm colors have a tendency to communicate warmth, [...]
