FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Your quoted price includes more than just a mural- your quoted price includes for design time, consultation and materials. No weird hourly charges, your quoted price is ALL INCLUSIVE! I am currently offering murals starting at $15/square foot (no more than $20/sq ft), with discounts for larger pieces over 100 sq ft. Window painting is less expensive. For collaborative projects (with school groups, oeganization participation, etc) I charge my base price per square foot plus a teaching fee.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Consultation is free! Let's find a time to talk on the phone, in person or virtually. When you message me on Thumbtack, send me some photos of the space where you'd like the mural. Dimensions are important, as is information about the condition and texture of the wall. If you have an idea of what you're looking for, attach some inspiration photos too! I can provide you an estimate via message (typically a price range). We will talk about your ideas for the space, and I will provide you with a firm quote reflecting your desire for the space. If you decide to work with me, you will pay a deposit (25% of the project cost). Upon deposit receipt, we will engage in more design consultation. I will share sketches (typically 2) and ideas with you to ensure you are happy with the plan for your custom mural. The deposit pays for this design time and any paint and materials that need to be purchased for your project. If you lead a school or youth organization, talk to me about facilitating mural creation for your youth. I am also happy to work with your child to design and execute a mural for their room. This is an empowering process for young people to participate in and can make your space truly unique and reflective of your school or organization. Discounts provided for murals for non profits organizations or schools.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a former secondary school teacher and remain a licensed therapist. Full time mural painting is a career pivot for me, though I have always been an artist and have engaged in art making. My Masters in Art Therapy is from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In addition to the therapist training I received there, I had to maintain an independent art practice and fulfill art course requirements at the art school.