FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Your quoted price includes design time and sketches, consultation and qll materials. No weird hourly charges, your quoted price is ALL INCLUSIVE! I am currently offering murals starting at $17/square foot (no more than $22/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 of $5-10/square foot.
- 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). Your deposit pays for design time/sketches and materials. 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 as both an undergraduate and a graduate student. 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. I am a great listener and collaborator, and good at making your vision and desires for your space a reality!