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How do I find a good
muralist?
These 5 simple steps should help.
- Ask to see a portfolio of their work and/or
see actual work they have done or are doing.
- Make sure you are comfortable with the
artist and have good communication.
- Make sure they have liability insurance in
case of any damage.
- Ask for and contact references.
- Negotiate a written agreement. The scope of
the work, size, paints, etc., a completion date
and price and deposit should all be included.
What's the process?
Once you call us, it's simple. We come to the
site for a consultation. We prepare a proposal,
which specifies all the work and the way it is
to be done. At this point you may choose to have
preliminary drawings done. We prepare an
agreement for the project, which specifies a
start and end date.
How long will it
take?
Your agreement protects you by stating the
expected amount of time, including a start and
finish date.
How much will it
cost?
Every mural is an individual work of art
custom created for each client. The unique
elements involved in pricing are the scale of
the work, the amount of detail, and the
difficulty of execution (scaffolding, etc.), and
there is no design fee for preliminary drawings
when a mural is purchased.
What type of paints
and sealers do you use for your murals?
We view the earth's resources with the long-term perspective that we are stewards of what is available today. So we use only water-based paints, either 100%
acrylic or low VOC latex. It's better on the
environment, long lasting, and better for the
client because it dries faster and has less
odor. High use areas are sealed with
FauxEffect's Setcoat™, Aqua Finishing Solution's
Aquagard™, other high quality acrylic or
polyurethane depending on the requirements.
How do I pronounce
those French words, and what do they mean?
Faux – (
Foe) “fake” in painting, a surface
painted to look like something else; leather,
marble, wood, etc.
Trompe l'oeil –
(Tromp loy) “to trick the eye” - work that
creates the optical illusion that it really
exists.
Marouflage – (Marroflahzh)
The process of applying canvas directly to the
wall or panel with adhesive (originally it was
rabbit glue).
How can I contact
you for a consultation?
Click
here to receive a personal response by
e-mail or Call us today at 888 774 4ART.
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