From the time
of cave painting to modern-day decorative and faux techniques, humans
have embellished the walls of their dwellings. Throughout the
history of mankind, natural dyes, ceramic mosaics, pigment imbedded
plaster (frescoes), woven tapestries, machine and hand-made wallpapers,
and trompe l’oeil painting techniques, to name just a few, have been
used at various times to create images on walls.
The power of
murals is undeniable, and their impact on the human psyche can range
from the spiritual to simply light-hearted entertainment. Decorative
wall painting or murals can bring calmness to chaos, or bring life to
the lackluster.
A mural can enliven
and enlarge a space. Through the use of Renaissance techniques
of perspective (inspired by classical Greece and Rome) the confines
of a wall can disappear and open itself to a grand vista.
A mural can create
a specific mood or establish a time and place. A mural can be
used to create interesting architecture where none exists. Decorative
painting or murals can be used to correct flaws of existing spaces,
or enhance underappreciated architectural features.
Murals can be
incredibly realistic creating an illusion of depth or they can be intentionally
flat and decorative.
Murals can be
room-size, wall-size, or very small, depending on what the space
calls for and what the client wants. Murals are generally painted
directly on the wall, but they can also be painted on canvas or panels
so they can be transported from one place to the next.
Almost every space can benefit from the addition of a mural or decorative painting. See what Artisan Murals can do for your home or business!