Masterclass: The Art and Business of Mural Painting

I traveled from Canada to take Morgan’s Master Class for public exterior mural painting. I’d been painting indoor murals for several years but hoped the class would give me the experience and confidence to expand my business to also paint exterior murals. Morgan showed us her techniques and approach, but there was also much more than just painting instruction. While we painted together she also shared with us how she approaches the business side of mural work. I came away inspired to create and with a better understanding that we, as artists, can have a powerful impact on our world. We painted four large exterior walls at a multicultural elementary school. The children and staff made us feel welcomed and appreciated, including introductions at a school-wide kickoff assembly and ending with a thank you lunch. The children ran out at recess to watch the progression – drilling us with questions about what we were doing. I enjoyed chatting with the students so much I earned the nickname “PR” from the group. Seeing the student’s eyes and smiles grow as we completed each scene was magical. I am grateful for the time and energy Morgan put into everything and feel that I can call her any time if I had questions.