Sabtu, 27 April 2019

Steps For Becoming An Indoor Mural Artist

By Thomas Thompson


If you love art, there are so many ways you can make a career out of your passion. Doing what you love daily can bring you so much happiness and fulfillment. Art is so wide. Hence, you have to decide what you want to major in. For instance, you can become a muralist and become a tile artist and a fine art painter. This means that you can paint on walls, ceilings, floors and come up with a unique decorative design that will suit the interest of your clients. The guideline below will help you become an indoor mural artist.

Just like many other disciplines, art also has its history. Thus, it is crucial to learn about the history of art and learn its basics. Also, find out about ancient muralists and their styles. This will help you understand better what you are about to delve into. More so, you will equip yourself with color usage skills, composition, and perspective. A high school diploma is however not a must for muralists.

After learning the basics and history or arts, it is advisable to take advanced studies on the same. Additionally, you should start looking for your own style. This comes naturally if you are sure about becoming a painter. The internet and the library can also be excellent resources when looking for your style. You can also visit museums, local art centers, workshops, and colleges. Also, earning a masters or bachelors degree will help you a lot.

When you have gained as much knowledge as you can, the next step is gaining experience. This can be achieved by becoming an intern, helper or apprentice of a muralist who has already established him/herself. Also, you will gain more skills and learn all the tricks involved in this industry. More so, you will learn how to find better jobs and even start your own company.

When you are free, you can use your time to sketch and make designs of your own. You can do this by using your free hand or computer software. Painting and drawing often will help you become more knowledgeable. Also, you will improve your skills by using all the tools that professional muralists use.

To build your name, ensure that you have created both offline and online portfolios that will showcase your art create videos of paintings you have worked on with other professional muralists. Ensure that you have showcased your best works so that you can attract or impress potential clients as well as employers.

If you are looking to be employed, it is wise to have an open mind. Look for jobs via online networking sites and boards. Also, offer your skills and services to companies that use these kinds of paintings. The best places to look include museums, zoos, hospitals, restaurants, advertising agencies, and construction companies among others.

However, if you want to establish your own business, there are a lot of things you have to consider. These include capital to start the business and meeting all the requirements before you start your company. More so, you must market yourself vigilantly.




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