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If hand-painted scenes of Italian vineyards or crumbling architecture are the images that pop to mind when you hear the phrase wall mural, you're not alone. The traditional view of mural work is all too common. Luckily, the art has evolved with the times. Today, you can find a number of alternatives to the traditional murals that have dominated the scene. Get inspired to paint something on your Read more
My feelings about wall murals are much the same as my feelings about tattoos: even if I wanted one, I don't think I could pin down a motif. The options are truly endless, and as soon as you choose one, you're a jungle girl, you're a sailor, or you get weak in the knees over the City of Lights, etc. Wall decals are a much less permanent option. And yes, you could quickly paint over your wall mural Read more
What is it with Philadelphia and quirky outdoor art? On the heels of the new documentary In a Dream, about one man's giant mosaic memoir, comes Love Letter, a massive mural project by artist Steve Powers and the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. The visual love letter plays out across 50 painted walls along Philly's Market Street elevated train. Through the month of August, 40 artists are Read more
You guys are hardly strangers to painting murals on walls, so why not welcome visitors with some artwork as well? A friend of mine snapped this photo of a front door in Harlem, where the residents dressed up an otherwise ordinary brick townhouse with a multicolored mural on the front door. I love the idea of greeting people with a bold coat of many paint colors; what do you think? Read more
Whether it was an experiment in your teenage bedroom of yore or a more professional endeavor, tell me: have your walls ever showcased more than simply color?Source Have You Ever Painted a Mural on Your Walls? Yes, I've showcased a mural on my walls. No, I'm just into color, thanks. Read more
Artist Devon Holzwarth created Mural Studio in 2003 with the intention of applying her fine art training and imagination towards creating murals that can transform a space. I especially love Devon's kids' murals, and would've been thrilled to have one of her underwater murals decorating my bedroom as a kid. To find out about how to buy one of Devon's murals, and to see images of her Read more
This week, I'm inspired by indoor spaces that exude wintry elegance. From chalkboard murals to fresh garlands, dramatic fireplaces and rich color palettes, these rooms prove that simple ideas can yield dramatic results. So, take in some seasonal eye candy with this gallery of beautiful interiors. Read more
Seeing people on the move inspires me to get up and go, but as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words; murals and graffiti depicting running or cycling have the same effect. I am easily moved. Here is a small collection of "public" art, some sanctioned, some not, that should help motivate you to get physical. Flickr Users drexler and Boris van Hoytema Read more
If you're one to obsessively organize your life, Post-Its are probably a vital tool in planners, books, and on a computer monitor. Sticky note enthusiasts will be awed by the fluorescent mural of 35,000 Post-Its created in honor of a new shoe line for the store Melissa Gallery. Written on each Post-It is a message of love inspired by the shoe line's name, Melissa Power of Love. For even more Read more
Last night on the premiere of Design Star, the contestants were challenged to make over their penthouse rooms. There were definitely highlights in each room, but I was most impressed by Kellie and Karl’s bonus room, which showed the designers' innovative use of odd spaces and ability to create custom focal points on a small budget. I especially loved Karl's tree mural wall, which he painted in Read more
