Read: MAKING MURAL FANTASIES A REALITY
MAKING MURAL FANTASIES A REALITY
By artist /muralist Ray Gatica
There seems to be a growing trend towards people decorating large wall spaces converting what artist/muralist Ray Gatica calls, “nothing wall space” into something colorful, artistic and visually interesting. “The days of the vast blank walls are over,” says Gatica, “options include faux painting techniques; prefabricated murals installed or, having a custom mural hand-painted by a commissioned artist.
Gatica has over fifteen years experience creating murals and large architectural graphics for a number of commercial and residential clients. He’s experienced in working with Interior Designers, Architects, painting companies and project managers, etc.
Murals can be fun, exciting, larger‑than‑life fantasies that can be realized by the following options. Either way, having a mural in your home can be great fun! Options include Prefabricated Murals, Photomurals, and where to find them. We will also touch on the option of Faux and Decorative painting (even though not mural work, it’s a good option for converting empty wall space into something colorful and exciting). Along with outlining the above options, he will advise on things a potential client can do to keep the price of a mural down to a minimum along with tips on to how to communicate your ideas to the artist, for a fun, rewarding and mutually satisfying experience for both the client and artist..
Prefabricated Murals: First,
because prefabricated murals are mass-produced, and are easily found in wall covering stores, larger department and home stores they are lesser expensive option. These pre-printed murals come in assorted standard sizes and themes. The prices for these murals vary from around three - seven dollars per square-foot. Depending on the desired size, the client may have to paste a few sections together to complete a large mural. The client can then install the mural or have an installer do it for them same as with the prefabricated murals, above.
Faux and Decorative Painting: Even though not murals, this is another economical option. Custom Hand painted Murals: Last
but no least, these are a more, fun alternative of the options presented above and entails commissioning a professional artist/muralist to custom design and paint a mural based on your ideas, or fantasy. Oversize, Custom Canvas Mural: An oversize canvas mural option is especially good because if the client were to move in the future, they can always take it with them. There are two options for having a canvas mural. “Commercial Artist”, or “Murals”. If you have a budget communicate that to the artist. This will help in finding the right artist to work with you quicker. Says Gatica.
Do not be afraid to ask the artist for a definite price". You can keep the price of a mural down by doing some research to help the artist. In Conclusion: "Of course, I realize, I can’t paint a mural in everyone’s home, my intention is simply to make more people comfortable about working with professional artists/muralist.
To see our of murals visit http://www.muralsandbigart.com/ and http://www.airbrushmagic.net/. The you will see handpainted art deco style, game room murals, kids murals and more, We can be contacted 281-441-9714 or emailed at ray@airbrushmagic.net or thorugh any of the sites listed here.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Art Deco Appealing to Artist
Art Deco appeals to Airbrush Artist who creates Murals and art.
There is something about the art deco style of art that appeals to me like nothing else. says Artist Ray Gatica. I can’t really say what it is but I have enjoyed it and have been intrigued by it since I found out what it was called over twenty years ago.
When I started painting and drawing over thirty years ago, I used to elongate and exaggerate the figures in my art like in Art deco - without knowing why. I didn’t even know what art deco was at the time. My art would just go that way. And then during my twenties while living in Connecticut I got more aware of art and the various styles in my mid twenties. That is when I realized what art deco was and realized my style had an art deco influence. I have been enamored with the style, ever since.
Art deco is the period of the 20’s and 30’s, when people were thin and elegant and dressed in style. There was elegance all around. I remember when my parents used to get dressed on Saturdays to go shopping, church and family get-togethers. I remember how elegant everyone looked. Regarding my parents I am talking of the sixties when people still dressed nicely, women with their long hair, tight skirts and heels. And men in their ties and hats looked smart and elegant, too. Even though this was not the art deco period - it was a spin-off of that period.
Now after a few years, as an artist whom creates custom art and murals for private and commercial clients, whenever I am asked to create something by a client, I create something in the art deco style. I used the airbrush to create my works and even though it not during art deco period of the 20’s and 30’s, I consider it art deco but not just art deco but New Deco.
I have perfected my style of simple lines, and long stylish, bejeweled figures reminiscent of the deco period. I have even created large new deco canvas pieces and murals for clients. I consider me work new deco, because it has the look of yesterday with the slick look of today – which only the airbrush can create.
You can see some of these works with the following link http://www.muralsandbigart.com/Art-Deco-style-Murals.htm.
You may call 281-441-9714 with any questions, or visit www.GaticaArt.com.
There is something about the art deco style of art that appeals to me like nothing else. says Artist Ray Gatica. I can’t really say what it is but I have enjoyed it and have been intrigued by it since I found out what it was called over twenty years ago.
When I started painting and drawing over thirty years ago, I used to elongate and exaggerate the figures in my art like in Art deco - without knowing why. I didn’t even know what art deco was at the time. My art would just go that way. And then during my twenties while living in Connecticut I got more aware of art and the various styles in my mid twenties. That is when I realized what art deco was and realized my style had an art deco influence. I have been enamored with the style, ever since.
Art deco is the period of the 20’s and 30’s, when people were thin and elegant and dressed in style. There was elegance all around. I remember when my parents used to get dressed on Saturdays to go shopping, church and family get-togethers. I remember how elegant everyone looked. Regarding my parents I am talking of the sixties when people still dressed nicely, women with their long hair, tight skirts and heels. And men in their ties and hats looked smart and elegant, too. Even though this was not the art deco period - it was a spin-off of that period.
Now after a few years, as an artist whom creates custom art and murals for private and commercial clients, whenever I am asked to create something by a client, I create something in the art deco style. I used the airbrush to create my works and even though it not during art deco period of the 20’s and 30’s, I consider it art deco but not just art deco but New Deco.
I have perfected my style of simple lines, and long stylish, bejeweled figures reminiscent of the deco period. I have even created large new deco canvas pieces and murals for clients. I consider me work new deco, because it has the look of yesterday with the slick look of today – which only the airbrush can create.
You can see some of these works with the following link http://www.muralsandbigart.com/Art-Deco-style-Murals.htm.
You may call 281-441-9714 with any questions, or visit www.GaticaArt.com.
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