Starting Info for Murals
South Philly Backyard, residential exterior mural completed September 2023. Approx. 13 ft. total length, 7 ft. tall. Latex on cinder block.
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. Please read the following information carefully. When you're ready to proceed, contact me to schedule your free 1-hour site visit!
COST CONSIDERATIONS:
Materials: To be determined upon surface condition, location, and design.
*Including but not limited to: primer, paint, sealer, brushes, buckets, tape, floor protection, etc.
*Expect higher materials costs for large, complicated, 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.
SCHEDULING GUIDELINES:
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Indoor projects can only be scheduled for the months of January, February, March, July, August, September and October with some exceptions.
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Outdoor projects can only be scheduled for the months of March, April, May, June, September and October, with some exceptions.
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Working on The World in One Place controller box mural at the intersection of 69th St. and Marshall Rd. in Upper Darby, PA. November 2023.
BEFORE SCHEDULING YOUR SITE VISIT:
Thank you for your interest in a mural for your home, business, or organization! Please answer the following questions (BELOW) order to schedule your free 1-hour 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?
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Immediately/soonest available
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Winter 2026
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Spring 2026
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Summer 2026
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Fall 2026
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2027 or later
3. LOCATION: Where will the mural be (Street, City, State, Zip)?
3a. CIRCLE ONE: This is an INTERIOR location. This is an EXTERIOR location.
3b. CIRCLE ONE: This is a BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION This is a PUBLIC SPACE
This is a RESIDENCE This is a SCHOOL
4. BUDGET: How much have you budgeted for this project?
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1,000-2,500
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2,500-5,000
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5,000-10,000
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10,000-20,000
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20,000+
4. FUNDING: Where is the funding for this project coming from?
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Personally funded
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Funded by business(es)
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Funded by community/donations
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Funded by grant
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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.
