how to make a mural

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How to make a mural?Liceo de Apodaca no. 22

Diego Partida


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What is?..............................................................................................................................................3

How to prepare a wall before painting.............................................................................4

Mural techniques.................................................................... ...................................................6

How to finish a mural? .................................................................... ...........................................8

Mural painting tips.................................................................... ................................................9

Famous

muralists............................................................................................................................. ...........10

References.................................................................... ................................................................11

Conclusions.................................................................... ..............................................................12


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A mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall,ceiling or other large permanent surface. A particularly

distinguishing characteristic of mural painting is that the

architectural elements of the given space are harmoniously

incorporated into the picture.

Some wall paintings are

painted on large canvases,

which are then attached to the

wall (e.g., with marouflage).

Whether these works can beaccurately called "murals" is a

subject of some controversy in

the art world, but the

technique has been in common

use since the late 19th century.

The many considerations an

artist will face when embarking

on a mural project may be imperceptible to a casual viewer of theselarge, often public, artworks. There are many different types of

murals and mural applications, and each type presents its own set of

challenges. The muralist will want to ensure the murals integrity by

practicing a sound methodology, accounting for manifold factors that

will influence the projects success.

Whether the mural will be indoor or outdoor is a major factor that

will affect the artists methodology. For an outdoor mural, an artist

will need to consider the murals potential exposure to light orweather and prepare and protect the substrate accordingly. For an

indoor mural, exposure to chemicals, humidity, contact or abrasion

needs to be considered and accounted for.
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Before you begin painting, you need to check the wall and prepare

your workspace.Clean the wallFirst, make sure that the wall is clean and not suffering from any

moisture damage or structural problems, such as cracks. If you notice

cracks, spackle them, but be aware that there may be an underlying

structural issue that could eventually cause cracks across your mural.

Examine the wall closely for signs of mold, dirt, wax, oil or grease. If

you find any, clean it off thoroughly, and be aware that mold or

mildew may return unless the underlying cause has been rectified.

Even if the wall looks clean, it's a good idea to wash it anyway with a

mild soapy solution, such as T.S.P. Cleaner (trisodium phosphate), to

ensure that you are starting with as clean a slate as possible.

Next Step: Priming the Wall

Priming the wall is an important step in

creating a mural, because theprimerwill

help the paint stick to the wall more easily.

In some cases you can apply the primer

directly over the pre-existing paint on the

wall, and the mural will be fine. It depends on

how much elbow work you want to put into

it and also on how long you want the mural

to last. If you are really concerned about the

longevity of the mural, then you should take some additional

preparatory measures before you start painting.

To get the most permanence and best adherence of acrylic paints

onto the wall, strip the existing paint off the wall by sanding it with a
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sanding block. To reduce the amount of dust caused by dry sanding,

prepare a mild soapy solution by mixing TSP or dishwashing liquid

with in a bucket of water. Dip the sanding block in the bucket of

cleaning solution, squeeze out the excess water and sand the wall

thoroughly. Allow the wall to dry.

After the wall has thoroughly dried, apply a coat of acrylic primer

over the entire wall. You don't want to buy regular acrylic primer

(such as gesso) that you would use for a painting because it's

expensive when used in large quantities. Instead, buy something like

Ronan Prime-Allor get acrylic primer from a home improvement /

DIY store in a gallon can, which will get you better bang for your

buck.

Now, you have three choices:

You can start painting directly onto the wall. This is what most

people will want to do at this point. If you're ready to paint,

skip ahead to the next section.

You can add texture to the wall (for example, by applying plaster).

This can create an interesting surface, but be aware of how it

will affect the final painting. Will it add to the look or would it

be an unnecessary distraction?If you prefer to paint on canvas, you can adherea large piece ofpre-primed unstretched canvasto the wall, similar to the

way you would hang wallpaper, using an adhesive like Jade

glue, Unibond, or wallpaper paste. However, don't attempt to

glue up a finished painting on unstretched canvas, because it

will be really difficult to get it to adhere correctly.
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Okay now...Ready to paint?

To get started, you'll need to transfer your image onto the wall. By

now you should have a sketch of what your mural will look like, so

you'll need to enlarge the image into the wall using either one of

these mural techniques: thegrid methodor anart projector. Use a

pencil to trace the image onto your wall.

Now that you have your pencil outline, you can start the

underpainting. The underpainting consists of large blocks of color,over which you will paint more detail later. Depending on the colors

in your image, you can use interior household paint for large areas of

color (blue skies, green fields, etc), or you can mix your artist-quality

acrylic paints with aLiquitex Ultra Matte GelorMatte Gel Medium

by using a 1:1 ratio.

From here on out, most mural techniques are similar to the painting

techniques that you would use whenpainting with acrylicson

canvas. Here are some of the many different mural techniques atyour disposal:

Sponging - Sponging is a good way to create the sense of texture in

a mural, such as clouds in the sky or leaves on a tree. You can

also sponge a color on top of another color to create more of a

sense of depth and

interest, rather than

leaving an area as a flat,

single block of color. Sponging is also oneof the handy mural

techniques for quickly

filling in large areas

with color.To sponge,first wet your sponge

and squeeze out the

excess water. Dip your

damp sponge lightly into your paint, then lightly blot thesponge on some paper towels. You dont want your sponge to
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be too loaded with paint, or it will ruin the effect.

Stippling - Stippling is one of the popular mural techniques for

creating detail without worrying about smooth blending. For

instance, if you'repainting a green field,

you can bring it to life by

stippling other colors

into the green. Here's

how to do it: Apply a

green underpainting,

then after it is dry, paint

a thin coat of a different

color over top of it (forexample, a yellow-green

or a darker green). While the paint is stillwet, dab the wet paint

with a drystippling

brushand dab the new

color around until the new layer is all stippled. If done

correctly, the new color will no longer looked "brushed on" and

some of the underpainting will show through. You can repeatthis mural technique as many times as you need (with as many

colors as you want) until your desired area is covered. This is a

nice mural technique for creating the illusion of a field alive

with shades of green, dappled in yellow sunlight.

Stenciling - Stenciling is a popular mural technique because it isfairly simple and anyone can do it you don't need any special

art skills. You can buy stencils in a wide variety of shapes and

sizes, from alphabet letters to farm animals to wildlife, trees,

planets, you name it!

To stencil, use a painters' tape to adhere the stencil to the wall.With one hand, hold the stencil in place and with your other

hand, paint in the color. You need to be cautious around the

edges, because you don't want too much paint build-up on the

edges when you lift the stencil away. Use a sweeping, circular

motion when applying paint near the edges to avoid build up.You can also use a stencil as an outline, and paint in detailslater. For example, you can follow the mural technique
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described above to stencil the image of an alligator in a solid

shade of green. Then remove the stencil and paint in details,

such as eyes, teeth, and bumpy skin.

Antiquing - Do you want to make your mural look old, emanating a

sense of history into the room? You can achieve this byantiquing, which is one of the easiest mural techniques. To

antique a wall, mix your desired color (usually siena or umber

to create an aged look) with an acrylic glazing medium, using

the ratio of 4 to 5 parts glaze to 1 part paint. Brush the mixture

onto your wall and quickly - while the paint is still wet - run a

clean rag or cheesecloth over the paint to spread it around. For

an added effect, you can use this technique to add even darker

color to the corners and edges of the wall.

Glazing - To create acrylic glazes on a wall, mix the acrylic paintwith an acrylic medium Golden Glazing Liquid. This will thin

and "stretch" the paint, making it more translucent. When you

paint a glaze on the wall, the color underneath will show

through. This is a handy mural technique for adding dimension

and shading to your mural.

Congratulations! You've gotten this far your mural is finished. Now

you need to protect it to ensure that it stays vibrant and beautiful fora long time to come.

The final step to finishing your painted wall mural is to seal it. This

means applying a varnish. Use a clear, non-yellowing archival varnish

in a matte or satin sheen. (Glossy varnish would be too reflective for

a wall mural, and probably look weird under interior lighting

conditions.) Choose a varnish that is removable, in case you need to

get underneath the varnish for conservation purposes. (Who knows,

they might take out your wall and put it in a museum someday!)
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To apply the varnish, refer to the back of the bottle for the correct

ratio of varnish to water. Start in a corner, using a wide paintbrush to

brush on the varnish, going in a cross-hatching manner (little x's)

across the wall. This varnish mural technique will help the varnish

look more even. Voila! Your fabulous wall mural is complete!

Follow these mural painting tips to ensure a smooth mural painting

process!

Make sure kids, dogs, and other creatures of curiosity steer wellclear of the mural while the paints or varnish are still wet.

Use an acrylic matte medium or glazing liquid to thin your paints.

This is very important! When painting on canvas at an easel,

you are more likely to use water to thin your paints but if you

are painting on a wall, there is more chance that the waterypaint will trickle down the wall and streak paint on whatever

you've already painted. So be sure to use an acrylic medium

instead of water, although you can use a bitof water to help

keep your brush moist and to keep your paints from drying out.

At every step of the way, take a moment to step back and look at

your mural from a distance. It is important to keep in touch

with the bigger picture. By stepping back regularly, you can

immediately tell if something is wonky, and correct it. It is

important that the mural looks good from up-close and alsofrom far away, so constantly check to make sure that it looks

good from all possible angles and distances.


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Thebogside artists, Tom Kelly, William Kelly and Kevin Hasson arehighly regarded all over the world. They have shown their work fromChina to Australia and Europe. They were lastyear given the Joseph Beuys/Richard Demarcolifetime achievement award and are very firmfriends with Nobel Laureate John Hume andcelebrated playwright Brian Friel who have beenamong their staunchest supporters.

Last year they painted a mural for the EuropeanCity of Culture, Maribor, Slovenia, in support ofTibet that was unveiled by theDalai Lama. In arecent visit to Derry the Dalai Lama met withthem again. A mural they did in Vordernberg

Austria was unveiled by the Duke and Duchessof Montrose who were flown in especially for theoccasion.Last week the famous artists finished restoringThe Soldier mural, one of twelve suchmurals

depicting The Troubles that make up ThePeople's Gallery of the Bogside. The Soldiermural refers to Operation Motorman. Onceblack and white it is now a strident blue.ExplainedspokesmanTom Kelly: The cold blueis to underline what we understand to be the true nature of violence. It isbrutal, heartless, Godless and inhuman in its total indifference to self orother. There is nothing glorious or exciting about violence. That is whatwe set out to paint.
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I concluded that painting murals is a way to express yourfeelings, you can make it with a lot of colors or just black and

white, nobody can tell you how to make it all depends on

you, also you can paint a mural with any material that you

want but not in any mural you want, it needs to be a special

mural.

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