Category Archives: Mural Arts

Decorative Art vs. Provocative Art: What is Fine Art?

Shop Talk with Amiel Mesner Even as a child, art was my true calling.  I did poorly in school because nothing was more important than my learning to draw.  Art schools weren’t worried about my low grades because my drawings … Continue reading

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Designer Paint Finishes and Murals: Arteriors Making Our Mark

Shop Talk with Stephanie Mesner Recently, a general contractor showed us decorative painting work done by a painter who’d spent four weeks on a raw silk finish. The work was subpar and unsuccessful because the painter didn’t have enough experience … Continue reading

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Nursery Murals and New Beginnings

The birth of a child is one of the most significant events in any parent’s life. Everything that has gone before feels like preparation for the momentous day. Suddenly, your life has a bundle of joy and a new sense … Continue reading

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Children’s Murals: Create a Magical Bedroom

Do you remember what adorned your bedroom walls when you were young? Of course you do! When we’re young, our bedrooms inspire us to become who we’re going to be! Murals in a child’s room work magic because our childhood … Continue reading

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Artisanal Design and “Healing Appeal”

If you’re a health practitioner of any kind, you probably know how your environment helps your clients heal. The visual “healing appeal” of your office, clinic, massage room or treatment space effects how people feel. Perfect use of color and … Continue reading

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Art History Repeats Itself: Abstract Art as Inspiration for Your Home

Home decor inspired one of the most significant art movements of the last century.  In art and in design, everything old eventually becomes new and inspiring again.  During the turn of the last century, wealthy Europeans collected art from around … Continue reading

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Landscape Murals: Fantasy, Traditional, and Abstract

Beautiful, unique and expressive, landscape murals are the most excellent form of decorative painting. We categorize them into these three kinds:  fantasy, traditional, and abstract. Each one has its feeling and here’s why… Fantasy Murals Consider this Arteriors mural depicting … Continue reading

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Wall Tattoos: Mural art for residences

We got a call last summer from a lady who wanted a mural on her sun room wall that spoke about her family history and also the special bond with a grandchild. A twenty-something year-old might have gone for a … Continue reading

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