Laura Margo Murals & Custom Art
Laura Margo Murals & Custom Art

Laura Margo Murals & Custom Art

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Introduction: Laura Margo Murals & Custom Art is a mural and custom art business that will lead you on a creative journey to develop custom, one-of-a-kind works of art. PRICING & PROCESS Many factors inform the price of custom art. I usually charge $250-$500 design fee for an original design. For murals, this goes toward the cost of your project, and then the price of the final mural depends on size and complexity. For illustrations, pricing depends on the scope and style of your designed project. I will request a 50% deposit to schedule your project and the final 50% when the project is completed. Special notes on mural pricing: Please reach out to me for a rough estimate, knowing the exact price of your artwork will vary depending on the following factors: -Size of overall work -The highest point and location (Will I need to rent a lift or scaffolding to reach your project? Special scaffolding for a 100ft stairwell? ) -Level of detail (More detailed work generally takes more time.) -Painting style (Certain styles require different techniques, time, and materials) -Materials (For example: authentic golf leaf is more expensive than gold acrylic paint!) -Travel or shipping costs (Am I driving to your location or shipping you a canvas roll?) -Prep work or repairs (Is the wall damaged and in need of repair?) -Protective coating (Outdoor murals might require a graffiti coating or high humidity indoor murals may require a clear coat.) ***Please note that painted signage, faux finishes, wallpapers, backdrops, and other painting services may be priced differently than murals. The best way to determine a ballpark cost is to schedule an in-person consultation or a phone call. ABOUT LAURA MARGO Laura M. Johnson is a Twin Cities-based mural artist and the owner of Laura Margo Murals & Custom Art (Formerly known as Twin Cities Murals). She has made art all her life and formally began painting murals while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Lesotho, Africa, and has completed interior and exterior mural commissions for clients such as the University of Minnesota and the City of Rosemount, MN. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Oregon, and a Masters in Business from the Carlson School of Management. Johnson strives to play the role of an artistic instrument, a bridge, helping to bring artistic visions into reality. Thank you for your interest in partnering with Laura Margo Murals & Custom Art to bring your creative dreams to life.
Overview

Hired 15 times

Serves Minneapolis, MN

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1 employee

10 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Raymond C.
Feb 6, 2023
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Miss Laura, is outstanding !!, She works hard, is a professional, kind, always on time, and just a joy to be around !! If, your looking for a muralist, STOP !! Hire Laura, she did a masterful job, in my home, and now everybody, wants her abilities !!!

Details: Indoor wall(s) • Residential • Very large (over 100 sq ft) • I have an idea of what I want

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Chris J.
Aug 3, 2023
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Since I was young, I'd always wanted a mural of my favorite musician, Prince, in my home. Laura worked with me to help me transform my room into a tribute to Prince and evoke an overall sense of the atrium of Paisley Park. She painted fluffy clouds and blue sky on the ceiling, and a mural depicting Prince, his peach cloud guitar, purple Yamaha piano, and an image of Paisley Park. I'm beyond thrilled with her amazing work! For anyone looking to add a mural to your home or business, Laura is an extremely talented artist and carries herself with class and professionalism. I highly recommend her!

Details: Indoor wall(s) • Residential • Small (less than 25 sq ft) • I have an idea of what I want

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Michael T.
Aug 3, 2023
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I am an interior designer and collaborated with Laura to develop a faux bois finish of various types of burlwood for a client's living room and dining room. Together, we determined the right color palette, and then she made sample boards for us so we could really imagine the way the finish would look in the space. Once approved, she got right to work! She is professional, friendly, and created a high-quality final product that my client and I are very happy with! Would recommend her to others!

Details: Residential • Walls • 1,500 - 2,000 sq ft • Fair - minor holes and scratches • 8 - 10 feet • No, I will move the furniture or wall hangings myself

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Sharon O.
Jun 15, 2023
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Could not say enough positive about Laura’s work. She was incredibly punctual, responsive, professional, creative and a pleasure to work with. The job was done to perfection and she would not accept something other than perfect! Highly recommend Laura!

Details: Color washing • Residential • Walls • 250 - 500 sq ft • Fair - minor holes and scratches • I do not need painting up to ceiling • Yes, I will supply the paint to the professional • No, I will move the furniture or wall hangings myself

Faux Finishing or Painting
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Stefanie F.
May 22, 2023
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I hired Laura to complete a partially painted wall mural in my bedroom. Laura listened to what I wanted and created digital renderings on her iPad of how she planned to complete the mural so that I knew exactly how the final artwork would look before she ever picked up a paintbrush! She was able to successfully match the style of the previous artist and fill in the remaining elements. She listened to my feedback and incorporated changes I requested as the painting commenced. I am super happy with her work and highly recommend her!! She was absolutely fantastic to work with!

Details: Indoor wall(s) • Residential • Large (50 - 100 sq ft) • I have design drawings

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FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    Many factors inform the price of a mural. I charge a $500 design fee for an original design and have a project minimum of $2,000 for graphically simple murals less than 100 sq ft. (Please note: this pricing does not apply to all lettering, signage, painted logos, or other art commissions.) I will request a 50% deposit to schedule your project and the final 50% when the project is completed. The best way to determine a ballpark cost is to reach out, let me know your budget, and let's discuss! The exact price of your mural will vary depending on the following factors: Size of overall work The highest point and location (Will I need to rent a lift or scaffolding to reach your project? Special scaffolding for a 100ft stairwell? ) Level of detail (More detailed work generally takes more time.) Painting style (Certain styles require different techniques, time, and materials) Materials (For example: authentic golf leaf is more expensive than gold acrylic paint!) Travel or shipping costs (Am I driving to your location or shipping you a canvas roll?) Prep work or repairs (Is the wall damaged and in need of repair?) Protective coating (Outdoor murals might require a graffiti coating or high humidity indoor murals may require a clear coat.) Please note that painted signage, wallpapers, backdrops, and other painting services are priced differently than murals.

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    Step 1: Start With A Free Consultation Requesting a free, in-person or phone consultation is the best way to get an accurate quote for your project. During your consultation, we will: Take photos and measurements Discuss any ideas you have / brainstorm imagery together Review your space’s current aesthetics and your desired "look" of the new work Discuss your target price range and provide a rough cost estimate (final cost determined once design is finalized) Decide whether you’d like to commission a design Step 2: Design Proposal & Provide Quote After our consultation, I will send you a contract and invoice for the design fee to kick off your custom design, as well as a ballpark quote for the cost of the entire project. The mural design fee is a $500 non-refundable payment for your custom digital version of your artwork’s design concept and covers up to three rounds of edits. Additional rounds of edits are available for purchase or if you pay a 50% deposit for the full work. I request 3-4 weeks to turn around a design concept, and then I will send the proposed design to you along with a digital rendering of what it will look like in your space. We will adjust the design until you're completely satisfied. Step 3: We Will Schedule Your Project And Start Painting! Once we have your design finalized, I will send a contract and invoice for a 50% deposit to schedule your project. The remaining 50% will be due upon project completion. I am available to paint during weekday early mornings or evenings, depending on your needs, as well as weekends. In short – we will decide on a schedule that is most convenient for you.

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    I have painted and drawn my entire life and have been painting murals for over 10 years.