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Follow me on a new bridge project! Week II

February 28th, 2010 · No Comments · How To, Murals, One Point Perspective, Projects, Q&A with Michael, Techniques, Tools & Supplies, Trompe L'oeil

OK, second week into this, and I’ll be honest. not much happening. We have yet to hear from the Principal at the school abut setting up our first meeting with the students. I am going to call tomorrow and see if I can get this moving a bit faster. I would really like to have this painted by the end of the school year.... Read more


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What’s the Going Hourly Rate for Murals?

November 24th, 2008 · No Comments · Q&A with Michael

Hey Mike,
What’s the going hourly rate for murals? Is it better to price it by the square foot? Is it much different than faux painting? Do I price the project separate from the supplies?

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Recommendation for Paint and Surface Preparation for Mural

November 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Q&A with Michael

Question:
Hi Mike,
I am looking to do a mural on the side of an enclosed utility trailer. It’s already painted white. Not sure if it’s metal or fiberglass.
I am looking for a recommendation of what kind of paint you sell that would work best, and how to best prepare the surface? We’d like the mural to [...]

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Help Me Draw a Straight Line: Mahl Stick vs Guide Dog?

November 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Q&A with Michael

Question:
Mike, I am curious how you get such a straight consistent line even using the Mahl stick. Practice and experience probably? Are you using a liner brush? If so which one? Is a Guide Dog the same thing as a Mahl Stick?

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Advice on Clear Finish for Exterior Wear & UV Protection

November 5th, 2008 · No Comments · Q&A with Michael

Question:
My name is Joe and I live in Southern California. I’m helping to restore a small catholic church in this area and and have just finished re-painting the exterior shrine to “Our Lady of Guadalupe”. It’s a large concrete and plaster statue with many coats of paint.
I’ve just used plain old out of the tube [...]

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