If you’ve never hired a mural artist before, you may be wondering what happens when I show up to paint. Here is a quick run through on what you can expect during your mural installation. Before I Arrive The mural process begins long before I even show up! We will collaborate to finalize a designContinue reading “What to Expect During Your Mural Installation”
Author Archives: Grace Nestor-Louie
Get the Mural That is Unapologetically YOU
Glitter door mural for a home in Streetsboro, Ohio “Maybe just a little more glitter.” I pushed down lightly on the silver glitter spray can and covered the front door evenly in a shimmery glaze of goodness. I turned to my client and asked, “What about this?” She giggled and asked, “Is it crazy ifContinue reading “Get the Mural That is Unapologetically YOU”
That Pizza Shop People Visit Just to See the Bathroom Mural
Totally Baked Restaurant Mural in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The direction I was given for the bathroom mural was simple: “Make it gaudy, obnoxious, and hippie-themed.” I looked at the owners, smiled, and replied, “Challenge accepted.” The owners of Totally Baked Pizza reached out to me by referral. They loved my colorful style and wanted muralsContinue reading “That Pizza Shop People Visit Just to See the Bathroom Mural”
“It’s Just So…Purple.” Why I Tell Clients to Speak Up Early
Don’t be afraid to speak up. Your artist wants your feedback “It is just so…purple.” I turned to face my client with a paintbrush in one hand and a can of paint in the other. “Would you like me to change it? I just started the base coat, so we can switch colors without losingContinue reading ““It’s Just So…Purple.” Why I Tell Clients to Speak Up Early”
You Now Have The Mockup, But Will You Like the Final Mural?
It’s finally here. Your first round of mockups. You eagerly open the document and scroll through the images. An obtrusive thought pops in your head, “How do I know I’m going to like the mural before it’s painted?” It’s a fair question. You are looking at a digital drawing, but how does that translate toContinue reading “You Now Have The Mockup, But Will You Like the Final Mural?”
Nonprofit Mural Collaboration| Shipping Container Mural in Akron, Ohio
Collaborative Mural with South Street Ministries and First Serve As the saying goes, many hands make light work. The “Bike Unites Us All” shipping container mural was a collaborative partnership between the nonprofit organizations of South Street Ministries and First Serve at 915 North Main Community Connection Center in Akron, Ohio. This community mural wasContinue reading “Nonprofit Mural Collaboration| Shipping Container Mural in Akron, Ohio”
Use an Accent Mural to Enhance the Living Room Experience
Large living room floral mural created by Ohio muralist, Grace Nestor-Louie, who is known for large-scale botanical murals that turn walls into branding tools and immersive design features. Living Room Statement pieces: Large Floral Mural A living room should feel intentional, inviting, and unapologetically you. It is the space where your daily life unfolds eachContinue reading “Use an Accent Mural to Enhance the Living Room Experience”
How Much Do Murals Cost?
A Transparent Custom Mural Pricing Guide One of the first questions business owners ask me is: “How much does a mural cost?” Well… it depends. Mural prices vary on many factors, mainly depending on the size and complexity of the design. As a professional mural artist working with businesses and homeowners throughout Ohio, I wantContinue reading “How Much Do Murals Cost?”
Why Buckeye Residential Chose a Hand-Painted Logo Mural Instead of Vinyl
Bold walls make bold first impressions, and Buckeye Residential wanted their new Ravenna lobby to feel unforgettable from the moment clients step inside. As a professional Ohio muralist specializing in commercial work, I was hired to paint their logo directly onto the main wall, to give the area a high-impact brand moment. Yes, they couldContinue reading “Why Buckeye Residential Chose a Hand-Painted Logo Mural Instead of Vinyl”
Hello Kent Mural
The Hello Kent mural is a public art mural in downtown Kent, Ohio designed to showcase native plants, pollinators, and support for local businesses. Location: 195 E. Erie Street, Kent, Ohio (side of Laziza Restaurant) The Hello Kent mural is complete, and I could not be more excited to share how this mural came about.Continue reading “Hello Kent Mural”