Mural talk is how we figure out what to paint to truly improve an area? I am usually told specifically what to paint by clients but that is not always the case. It is my job to listen attentively and make sure I understand exactly what is wanted. Then it is up to me to make sure I am capable of providing high-quality illustrations of those ideas. It is a blessing to be able to make creative suggestions that are helpful because I have learned a lot about this kind of work over the years. Using this experience, I am usually able to incorporate the changes of function they are desiring.
Meeting
Management on the hill has decided to retire the cartoon characters, who have done their job faithfully for years now. They say that the nursery has the majority of the daycare and infants in their own area. So, the kids with older kids in the mix do not seem to fit with the bright animal characters on the walls anymore.
Allison, who works with the kids, gave us an example of clip art to follow as we discussed the new mural. Visual information is the most helpful kind to have when trying to communicate what is wanted artistically. A picture leaves me guessing less.
Allisons Idea for the mural
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It does take more than just mural talks to start getting things done. A new look altogether requires a clean-up and patch job on all the surfaces. The walls and beams, along with any other items needing repair. While discussing color schemes, a more subtle and natural scheme of colors is chosen. Using a limited pallet of grays and natural forest colors for trim along with beams and columns all one color (black) should bring a better cohesive feel to the whole area.
I will share step-by-step articles showing how this process progresses.