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Starting Info for Murals

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South Philly Backyard,  residential exterior mural completed September 2023.  Approx. 13 ft. total length, 7 ft. tall. Latex on cinder block, approximately 52 hours on-site.

Yes, I would love to create an original, hand-painted mural for your home or business! Designing and creating murals is not a one-size-fits-all process, and I can tailor something unique and personalized for any budget. If you’re interested in a mural, please contact me to schedule your free 1-hour Site Visit!

SCHEDULING:

  • Indoor projects can be scheduled for the months of January, February, March, July, August, September and October with some exceptions.

  • Outdoor projects can be scheduled for the months of March, April, May, June, September and October, with some exceptions.

 

COST CONSIDERATIONS: To be discussed during your 1-hour Site Visit:

 

     Materials: To be determined upon surface condition, location, and design.

          *Including but not limited to: primer, paint, sealer, brushes, buckets, tape, etc.

          *Expect higher materials costs for large and/or exterior projects

 

     Design: Designs that are large, complex, or particularly detailed require longer to complete.

 

     Scope/Scale: Larger designs- especially at high elevations- require longer to complete.

 

      Location: Interior vs. Exterior? Exterior projects are more challenging to schedule (due to weather)

      and also pose more potential health and safety risks (heat, sun, traffic, air quality, poison ivy, insects,

      crime/theft/vandalism, personal safety/security etc)

 

     Distance: Mileage and/or housing costs may be added to projects located 31 miles or more from zip

     code 19050.

 

     Hazards/Obstacles/Security. The difficulty and hazard level of a mural varies dramatically from project

     to project. For example: a project that requires use of a ladder (not to mention a scaffold or scissor 

     lift) will be more time consuming and costly than one that can be easily reached at ground level.

 

     Surface: Some surfaces will require more prep work than others. Yours may need to be primed and/or

     sanded first, especially if your surface is brand-new or rough/porous. Designs on textured walls- such       as cinderblock or stucco- may also require longer to execute as painting on an uneven surface is more       difficult than painting on a smooth surface.

 

    Space: The space itself will impact the cost and timeline of your mural: factors such as the accessibility      of the space, proximity to storage space and running water, impact of business, residential, or       

     pedestrian traffic etc.

BEFORE SCHEDULING YOUR SITE VISIT:

1. PERMISSIONS: You must obtain permission to paint a mural in your space BEFORE the preliminary site visit. Do you have permission and/or any and all necessary permits from the building owner, business owner (if applicable), municipality/jurisdiction, downtown business association etc?

2. TIMELINE: When would you like to have your mural completed?

3. BUDGET: How much have you budgeted for this project?

 

  • 1,000-2,500

  • 2,500-5,000

  • 5,000-10,000

  • 10,000-20,000

  • 20,000+

4. FUNDING: Where is the funding for this project coming from?

 

  • Personally funded

  • Funded by business(es)

  • Funded by community/donations

  • Funded by grant

  • Other (please explain in detail)

 

 

5. INSPIRATION/VISUAL AIDS: Before our visit, please put together a handful (at least 5 but no more than 10) of images that you’re inspired by. These could be photos of murals, other kinds of artwork, colors, styles, patterns, imagery etc. Please compile these images into a single folder and submit at least 24 hours before your scheduled site visit.

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ERICA HARNEY, ARTIST

Original + Custom Paintings, Murals + Scenery

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