Comments on: Painting a Wall Mural: Ten Ways to Please Your Client

By: David Randall

David Randall — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:40:11 +0000

I paint in the studio alone most of the time. It’s just the way it is. On my first mural I found I was stopping every now and again to answer questions by those passing by while we were working. I never had an experience like it before. People want to know and, boy do they like to watch as it happens. Add to estimated time to completion in a public space for time it takes to answer questions. There are never too many murals.

By: Joe Wagner

Joe Wagner — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:40 +0000

I just started painting murals professionally two years ago. I make a deal with my clients that if they promote my work and I get a job from their recommendation, they get money back or put towards their next project. It has been working well for me. Try it out..

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Sun, 10 Oct 2010 17:33:47 +0000

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By: planetsixtyseven.com

planetsixtyseven.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:39:59 +0000

Thanks for giving up this normally secret info… I have done a few murals, and I will for sure use this in the future. So cool of you. Thanks, Scott Aicher

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Mural by Bob Ostrom Studio | Bob Ostrom — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:46:04 +0000

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By: Maria Brophy

Maria Brophy — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:06:57 +0000

Charles, Awesome suggestion! Yes, you’re right – videos and getting the media involved is a great way to market yourself as well…

By: Charles Kaufman

Charles Kaufman — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:21:16 +0000

Good information!

How about #12: Try to get some local PR while one paints the mural. Have the wall owner (or do it yourself) contact the local newspaper, TV station to do a story on the making of the mural.

PLUS make a video documenting the “Making of the Mural” to give to the wall owner, plus put on YouTube, your website and show to future potential clients to see how you do it. (Time-lapse videos of long art painting projects are always eye-catchers.)
The “Making of the Mural” video can be great sales tools.

By: Maria

Maria — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:10:33 +0000

I forgot to add #11: Keep the area clean. Once you’re finished, leave no trace that you’ve been there, other than the mural, of course!

By: Ivan

Ivan — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:10:53 +0000

awesome points to please any client! keep up the good work Maria…hope your well

By: Jeff Dolan

Jeff Dolan — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:59:23 +0000

As always, all great advice! It’s amazing what a positive customer- focused ATTITUDE will do for your business!