M U R A L S         by European Fine Artist & Muralist Gabrielle Utz

A Mural always begins with a Design

"A mural is always a timeless piece. It should flow with the interior design and bring joyfull moments."
Gabrielle Utz, Muralist, Painter, Fine Artist

Before you will get a brief glance into the probably "unknown mural world", you must know, Gabrielle always keeps in mind that a mural or wall finish for your home is only created and made for YOU, and nobody else.
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The first step toward commissioning a mural painting requires that all parties are meeting to discuss the project and to brainstorm collaborative ideas. Many of Gabrielle's clients presented photographs or ideas which they wanted to be featured in the mural. In this process Gabrielle always makes sure that your ideas are been followed by her. Ther eis nothing worse than artwork which is being enforeced on the client.
Gabrielle would take all needed measurements, takes photographs and samples of existing colors or fabrics.
The purpose is to ensure that the chosen design will match the desired visual and aestetic effect. Gabrielle always asks a design deposit unless special offers would include the designing process (usually 1 draft).
After the designing deposit (starting from $300) is received, the designing process can begin. Gabrielle always integrates the taken photographs of the wall space into her drafts, so you can actally see how the mural will look in your room or the asigned space.

Once the final design has been agreeed upon, the correct price estimate for the mural project can be submitted. The Mural fees can vary after the final design had been chosen.

Some projects require a full-color sample board (for Venetian plaster, Faux Finishes or to integrate specific colors of the interior into the mural). For example the dress of the Ballerina in the Old World Mural of Bel Air, is showing the same colors than the custom curtains in the dining room. For this purpose Gabrielle made several color samples to match the correct color.

When all necessary elements of the commissioned mural are approved by the client or Interior Designer, Gabrielle is asking a deposit which is normally 25-50 percent of the overall mural fee. A written agreement will be presented and signed by both parties.
Gabrielle's mural process does not have any hidden fees or negative surprises for the client or Interior Designer.

Execution of Murals

All specific and relevant information of the mural project will be included in the agreement, and Gabrielle starts the mural after having received the initiate deposit. A time frame will be worked out so you can plan all your relevant activities (important when remodelling), and won't get disturbed by the mural project.
  More about Mural Pricing

Gabrielle is a very experienced mural artist and has delivered many, many murals and wall finishes throughout the past 12 years in Europe and Los Angeles. She always improves her skills and learns new techniques, like refinishing furniture since last October 2009.
Her clients are happy with the delivered results, the service and her products and wrote generous testimonials for her- please evaluate this yourself here: Testimonials

Gabrielle has worked in Million-Dollar homes as well as in simple and nice homes all ovr greater Los Angeles. Her mottois: No Job is too small. A murals or wall finish job can be in the amount of $300 or reach amounts of five figures.
Gabrielle's Mural and Wall Finish projects vary in size, scope and cost, but she works basically with every budget. Espacially these days her approach is competitive without neglecting quality or service.
To give you some realistic pricing samples, please click here

We hope you have gained some little insight of how a mural or wall finish can become a reality for you. As you are viewing Gabrielle's murals and wall finishes on this website (her e-portfolio), you always can send a message per email or call Gabrielle directly. She is happy to schedule a free consultation for you, so you can meet her in person and decide if she has the artistic qualities you are looking for.