vendredi 3 mai 2019

How To Become An Indoor Mural Artist

By Thomas Thompson


If you love art, there are so many ways you can make a career out of your passion. Doing what you love daily can bring you so much happiness and fulfillment. Art is so wide. Hence, you have to decide what you want to major in. For instance, you can become a muralist and become a tile artist and a fine art painter. This means that you can paint on walls, ceilings, floors and come up with a unique decorative design that will suit the interest of your clients. The guideline below will help you become an indoor mural artist.

Just like many other disciplines, art also has its history. Thus, it is crucial to learn about the history of art and learn its basics. Also, find out about ancient muralists and their styles. This will help you understand better what you are about to delve into. More so, you will equip yourself with color usage skills, composition, and perspective. A high school diploma is however not a must for muralists.

Once you know the history and basics of arts, you can now pursue advanced studies of artists. Also, you can start looking into the mural art that interests you. You can decide to study on the web, take private classes. Go to the library, art center, university, and museum or attend a local college or workshop. You can also advance your skill and knowledge by earning a bachelors or masters degree in arts.

To gain more experience as a muralist, you can start by working as a helper, apprentice or intern under the guidance of a professional muralist. This will help you to learn the skill and tricks of the trade. For instance, you will learn to estimate the cost and quantity of materials needed for a particular project. Also, you will learn several job hunting and business skills.

During your free time, make sure that you practice sketching as many designs as possible. You can even use computer software if you wish. This will help you to improve your skills and knowledge. Also, you will find your style. Make sure you use the various tools that are used in this kind of art while practicing.

To build your name, ensure that you have created both offline and online portfolios that will showcase your art create videos of paintings you have worked on with other professional muralists. Ensure that you have showcased your best works so that you can attract or impress potential clients as well as employers.

If you are looking to be employed, it is wise to have an open mind. Look for jobs via online networking sites and boards. Also, offer your skills and services to companies that use these kinds of paintings. The best places to look include museums, zoos, hospitals, restaurants, advertising agencies, and construction companies among others.

However, if you want to establish your own business, there are a lot of things you have to consider. These include capital to start the business and meeting all the requirements before you start your company. More so, you must market yourself vigilantly.




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