FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I typically start around $1,000. Beyond that my pricing is not straightforward, sorry! I have to consider SO many factors like the size of the wall, the texture of the wall, how difficult is it to reach the wall (are there bushes in front?), how tall of a ladder I need, how long the design will take to paint, how many colors are needed, and MORE to know what to charge. That’s why good photos of the wall and surrounding area, OR an in person visit are so important.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to meet in person where the mural will be so I can get an idea of the surrounding environment and talk face to face about what vision my customer has and what they want the mural to accomplish. Then I collect the design fee and get started designing. As long as there is no rush I take about 3 weeks to create an initial design. Then I meet either over Zoom or in person to get feedback and talk about adjustments the customer would like to see. Once a final design is agreed upon we set a date to start the actual painting and I collect half of the remaining payment. There are many factors that go into how long the painting part actually takes, but I do my best to accommodate the customer’s needs. When the painting is complete I make sure the customer is happy and I collect the remaining balance.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I took many art and art related classes in college, but as you know, school never fully prepares you for real life. The real learning has been through mentorship and years of practice! I have “go to” places to learn whatever I need to know about working with new materials and surfaces.