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Looking Back at Painted Wall Murals

ByJennifer
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I had a former client call me the other day and ask if I still did murals. In the beginning of my blogging career; that’s what I was still doing; Murals and furniture painting. For those of you that saw my earlier post about my blog headers, that was why it was called Sanctuary Art. It was the name of my mural/painting business. Great name for a mural business, sucky name for a blog. It was a good decision when I finally went with my own name and it is fun to look back at some of the painted wall murals I did.

Dining room with red walls, a black sideboard featuring rose designs, a large floral painting, chandelier, and view into the kitchen. Painted wall murals add artistic flair. “Jennifer Rizzo” watermark across the image.

Back then I was have-paint-brush-will-travel. And I painted a lot of murals and furniture.

A nursery with pastel green walls, a crib with a blue and yellow quilt, and wall art of a mouse holding a string attached to a sleeping moon.
 Even though I loved doing the painting part, I did NOT love the schlepping. Ladders, paint cans,tarps etc. And, standing on my feet looking up for 10 hours straight. Ach, my achin’neck. I know she knows what I am talking about.
A painted wall mural of a white picket fence with flowers and butterflies decorates a light yellow bedroom wall next to a bed with a pink blanket.
 There was always one job where I would spill paint on carpet and then panic and sweat for a while until it came out. Or I would forget something I needed and I had to think on my feet. I developed a talent for color mixing by sight because so many times I would run out of a certain color, or I didn’t have it and I would have to punt.
A small yellow and black bird perched on a green grass stalk against a light background, reminiscent of painted wall murals.
 It was such a great experience along the path to having other businesses,it really taught me a lot. And it helped me find what I liked. I love painting nature.
A painted wall mural depicting wildflowers, tall grass, a hummingbird, a bee, and a rabbit, with a signature at the bottom.
And as most of you know; I have a thing for birds. 🙂
A young boy lies on a bed in a room with a large mountain mural painted on the wall, hand painted and stenciled furniture ideas, and a wooden sign reading "Rocky Mountain National Park.
A painted wall mural depicts two children in red soccer uniforms playing on a grassy field, with a goal and trees in the background.
 I learned how to handle all kinds of artistic requests. You never knew when you needed a hulk busting through your wall.  I also really liked the design process a lot. It made me so happy when clients were thrilled with the end result. Sometimes though it could also be difficult, especially when you were trying to work with not only a client, but a client and a designer and you want to make everyone happy.  While a part of me felt sad having to tell her I no longer did paint murals, and rarely furniture for clients, another part of me was so glad that I have moved on.
A white bedframe is set against a lilac wall featuring painted wall murals of a pumpkin with swirling vines and a magic wand.
 It’s funny how something you think is so important and so forever at the time,ends up just being a stepping stone to get you somewhere else. When it ends it’s not failure, it’s just experience.
A bedroom corner with a pale green wall featuring a painted tree mural, a white dresser with hand painted and stenciled furniture ideas, a pink-framed mirror, lamps, and floral decorations.
All of these jobs were a great experience. I always wonder what else I will look back at and think the same thing.
Jen

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  3. I love that line- “When it ends it’s not failure, it’s just experience”. I think sometimes it’s hard to see it that way- thanks for the reminder!

  6. Jen you are an amazing artist!But you have to do what you enjoy.And sometimes being an artist you don’t want to do the same thing over and over.It is good to get out and try new things and keep those creative juices flowing!
    xx
    Anne

  13. Wow! I’m impressed. You did a wonderful job. Never say never…someone may just ask you to do paint something you love again. I think you are very talented.

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