Can You Make Money Drawing On Walls?
When you look at a blank wall what do you see? Do you just see a blank wall or do you see an opportunity for you to create something artistic? Do you imagine what that wall would look like with a beautiful waterfall flowing into a river that reflects the golden sunlight?
If you look at a blank wall and see it as a canvas on which you could create a masterpiece then mural painting could be the business for you. A wall mural can completely change the feel of a room and take it from a boring room to one that is the centre of conversation. There are many home owners that love to have the unique touch to their home and a great way to add that special, unique touch is with a wall mural. Parents love to dress up their children’s rooms and there is no better way to create the perfect fantasy room than with an amazing wall painting.
You can use stencilling for painting on walls, but not only walls; you can also use it for windows, doors and floors. There is no limit to what you can do with your artistic flare.
You can purchase stencils from a variety of stores such as art stores, home and garden stores and others. If you are really creative you can have a go at creating your own stencils. If you are good at drawing and designing then there is no reason why you couldn’t create some amazing stencils yourself.
Stencilling Tips:
* It is advisable to use acrylic paint for stencilling. You can use other types of paint but acrylic paint is great because it dries fast, cleans easily and comes in a huge range of colors. You can also use dry-brush oil as it works on any surface and doesn’t smear or bleed.
* Before you begin stencilling make sure the surface is clean.
* Repositionable contact spray adhesive is great for hanging your stencil while you paint.
The internet is a great resource for learning about stencilling. Whether you are new to stencilling or are experienced but want to expand your skills, you can search the internet to find everything you need. Search on the internet for terms like ‘stencilling tips’, ‘stencilling techniques’, ‘stencilling instructions’ and ‘wall to wall stencils’.
Practice your stencilling so you know your skills and techniques are good before you start offering your services to clients. You can practice in your own home on walls, windows or floors. You can ask your friends or family if they would like a mural on one of their walls. You can also get some fabric to practice on.
When you feel confident with your work then it is time to find some customers. Firstly, take some photos of the murals that you have created. When you advertise for work you can then show your clients the photos of your work. As you get some work and create more murals you can take more photos and gradually create a portfolio to show off to your clients.
Create a website for your mural business and have photos of your murals on the website. You should include samples, prices and a contact form for potential customers that want to contact you to ask questions or get a quite. You can advertise your business in your local newspaper or put up posters on noticeboards at shopping centres. Go to your local market and set up a table with photos of your work and you may pick up some orders there.
Once you start getting some clients and they are happy with your work you will find that you will begin to get new customers by word of mouth advertising. Word of mouth advertising can be very powerful so as long as you provide your customers with a good service then they will recommend you to their friends.
If you are creative then why not use your creativity to make money. Decorative wall murals are very popular and if you enjoy doing this type of art then why not create your own business. The best job in the world is one where you are doing what you love!
Here is a video showing an example of how to stencil in and paint a simple wall art design for a young girl’s room. You can see how easy it would be to start a Wall Art home business
And here is another wall painting demonstration to help get your creative juices flowing towards the idea of a Wall Art home business.
There are many designs you can use for your Wall Art home business. You can even stick with your own particular style and create it as a brand. Good luck and Happy Painting!
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