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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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Do I Project on Pouncing Paper or a Wall?

October 27th, 2008 · No Comments · Q&A with Michael

Question:
Should the design be projected onto pouncing paper adhered to a wall, or projected on paper first and then put on a wall?

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Salvage & Patch Up Artwork on Concrete and Wood

October 22nd, 2008 · No Comments · Q&A with Michael

Question:
Hi Mickey and Mike,
I hope all is well with you both-you always said if I needed some help to ask, I’m asking!  I was asked to salvage and patch up the artwork my brother did at a restaurant. I think that I can just clean-up and sand down the mail and eagle because the wood [...]

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Wall Mural Paintings

August 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Murals

The history of wall mural paintings is rich and complex. Tens of thousands of years old, they were supposedly started as a form of communication in caves. As their artists evolved so did their message and purpose. Wall mural paintings became a way to convey political messages as they focused people’s attention on society’s issues.... Read more


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How to Paint on Concrete

August 13th, 2008 · No Comments · How To

I will tell you this: concrete is probably one of my most favorite surfaces on which to paint. Concrete block, brick, stucco – it’s all so much fun. A couple of reasons make it so desirable, I guess – first, you don’t have to be as detailed as you do on canvas or drywall. And secondly, hardly anybody does a decent job painting on concrete! If you practice enough, and really hone your skills, you’ll be in a pretty elite club!... Read more


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