Mural Designs "The Muralist"

30 January 2007

Portrait

This is a canvas that I decided to paint as a wedding present for some friends. I had never painted a portrait before but I just woke up one morning and thought "I want to paint a picture of Pat and Lou". It was defiantly a challenge and it took a little longer than I thought it would but I was quite pleased with the result. I have included the photo which I used as a reference, I changed the portrait slightly so that Lou would have her eyes open.

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QUALIFICATIONS

* Supporting Learning and Assessment in Practice- Post registration degree module (Nottingham University) - 2009

* Supporting Artists in the Creative Industries (New College Nottingham)- 2009

* Arts in Health – an introduction (1day), Newark & Sherwood District- 2008

* OCN Diploma Level 3 in Professional Interior Design, Perspective Drawing and Decorative Paint Finishes since 2004 OCN-(open college network).

* Registered Midwife - 1997

* Btec National Diploma in Social Care -1994

* Qualified Theatre Set Designer since - 1991

THE PROCESS

I will arrange to come and see you in your home to view the room and discus any ideas that you may have for the design. I can also provide a selection of pictures, books and my previous art work for inspiration. Once a design is agreed upon, I can provide you with a quote for your mural. All murals can be tailored to suit a budget.

Once we have agreed on a start date for the mural I will ask for a 20% deposit to buy materials (this is non refundable), the remainder of the balance is then payable on completion of the mural.

All murals need to be painted on flat surface, preferably freshly coated in eggshell or silk basecoat paint.

I only use household emulsion and water based acrylic paints which are all non-toxic and child friendly. I will also coat the mural in a Matt acrylic varnish so it lasts for years and is wipe clean