Ed Council

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Introduction: Very experienced muralist, fine art and specialty painter (also faux/trompe l'oeil - trained under a mentor doing furniture market showrooms in High Point NC for many of the largest furniture companies in the world). After 25 years' experience as a professional artist there's little in the way of subject matter that I haven't painted at some point - also few surfaces/materials that I haven't painted on. Aside from the above mentioned, I'm also very proficient at design/fabrication and I'm a creative idea person. I've worked all across the U.S. as well as in the Bahamas and USVI and my clients include numerous municipalities, universities, corporate/commercial accounts, and private/residential entities. Years of experience has culminated in an ability to work very proficiently (fast but without sacrificing quality) and knowledgeably over a wide spectrum of artistic venues... this allows me to offer high quality results at very affordable prices, and I guarantee satisfaction with all of my work. I'm willing and able to travel for work and I can furnish all references. PRICING - although time and size DO factor into my pricing, I don't charge exclusively by the square foot or by the hour - I charge by the job. To clarify, sometimes a small painting on canvas can take twice the amount of time as a very large mural. I also understand that charging by the hour introduces the potential temptation for the artist to paint slower in order to run up the cost... this is unfair to the client and a waste of time for the artist. I've been doing this long enough so that once I know the specifics of a project I'm able to quickly and accurately calculate all the logistics and that's how I price my work. Other issues that can factor into pricing are prep work if necessary, working conditions and painting surfaces, amount of detail, painting style, etc. Usually a brief phone call is all it takes to gather enough info about your project for me to be able to immediately offer you a quote. Please view the samples of my work posted here in my profile - I have many more photos available on request. Being a professional muralist/artist has provided me many opportunities to travel and to meet many all kinds of interesting people. It also allows me a great deal of freedom and control over my schedule....but probably most importantly I'm fortunate enough to be able to pursue the work I feel I was meant to do.

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Hired 22 times

Serves Lake Waccamaw, NC

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23 years in business

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

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Billy W.

Apr 24, 2017

Hired on Thumbtack

Ed was hired to paint a 1000 sq ft mural in three rooms. He did a wonderful job and met the deadline. Excellent muralist to work with. Highly recommend.

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Whitney W.

Aug 14, 2017

Hired on Thumbtack

Ed did an incredible job. We had never worked with a muralist before. He came up with a recommendation perfect for our family, the room, and our budget. Ed is professional, punctual, personable and very talented. We highly recommend him!! Thanks for a great experience and fun living space.

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Justin K.

Sep 28, 2021

Hired on Thumbtack

Ed did our Mural to honor the 13 fallen service members killed over seas. I gave Ed a couple of ideas of what we wanted done & he took it and ran with it. Above & beyond anything we could have ever asked for. He was extremely responsive & worked very hard from sunrise to sun down making sure every detail was done to the highest standard. All we have to say is WOW… thank you Ed for bringing our vision to life!

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

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Earl F.

Mar 20, 2017

Hired on Thumbtack

Ed Council is one of the most honest and trusted professionals I've come across. We received a quality mural at a fair cost and in no time. Sophisticated Soul would like to give Ed kudos for a job well done. We recommend Ed and expect to use his services again. Thanks Ed for a great mural. See you soon!!

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Sabrina D.

Aug 1, 2016

Hired on Thumbtack

So thankful to have come across Ed Council on Thumbtack. He did a fantastic job on my mural. He does beautiful work and was fast and within budget.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
First of all, I guarantee satisfaction with ALL of my work. Secondly, every mural/job is different... I don't understand how anyone can formulate a way to charge strictly by the hour or by the square foot. Charging by the hour opens the door to the possibility of the artist intentionally painting slower to run the price up - that's unethical. If mural has a definite value, and if artist A can accomplish the work in one day while it takes artist B two days, then in order for artist A to be paid for the value of his work his hourly charge has to be double that of artist B, and A will seldom end up getting hired. I also don't understand a standard square foot price, as I've painted large murals in as little as one to two days while at the same time smaller more detailed murals can easily take twice as long or longer. I calculate my price based on a number of factors - *time, *size, *style/amount of detail, *working conditions (will I be painting on smooth drywall in a climate controlled room while standing on soft carpet, or will I be climbing up and down scaffolds/ladders painting on rough brick in 90 degree heat?}, *will prep work be necessary on my part (is the surface ready to be painted or does it need any repair/priming/basecoating?), *surface type, etc. I've been doing this long enough to be able to able to factor all of this in and to know what's involved and how long the work will take based on info provided to me by the client... usually by the end of the first phone conversation. I charge by the day based on these factors and only reduce that daily charge accordingly if it's a small half day job or work I can do in-house (drawing, painting on canvas, etc). Once I've gotten the necessary info from the client I'll know what's needed on my end and I can very quickly supply the client with a quote. My price will NOT go up if I make the mistake of underestimating the time/difficulty/etc... if I make an error I absorb the mistake and the client will not be presented with any surprise "extra" charges at the end of the project. Changes made after the start of the project will be discussed and agreed on by both parties and price adjustments will be made accordingly and in writing.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
A brief introduction through Thumbtack in which I usually encourage the client to contact me via phone/email - you seldom get enough info in the initial/original request to be able to compute a price... usually the details can be clarified in a brief phone call and I can offer a quote on the spot. Some jobs may actually require a visit to the site, but that's more the exception rather than the norm.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BA in Fine Art, concentration Painting... UNC-Greensboro BS in Industrial Arts, concentration Drafting/Technical Illustration... Appalachian State Univ.