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Detail of decorative office mural created in a pointillist style using dots

Murals

Spaces Worth Remembering

From children's bedrooms and private homes to hospitality venues, schools and workplaces, a well-considered mural can completely reshape the atmosphere, identity and experience of a space. Here's a sense of what's possible.

Themes & Inspiration

The subject of a mural plays a huge role in shaping the character and emotional impact of a space. Whether inspired by landscapes, wildlife, architecture, storytelling, personal interests or something entirely your own, the theme is always the starting point.

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Hand-painted African safari nursery mural featuring elephant, leopard and giraffes, private home commission
 Animals & Nature 

 Wildlife, pets, botanical details, florals and nature-inspired themes. 

Children's bedroom mural with colourful cartoon dinosaurs and a volcano
 Children's Themes 

Favourite characters, imaginative worlds, personalised names, hobbies and playful room themes.

Detailed office hallway mural of Liverpool's Three Graces and Mann Island building
 Landscapes & Architecture 

Countryside scenes, coastal views, city skylines, landmarks and architectural inspiration.

Pub garden mural featuring a glass of gin and the text 'I'll gin to that'
 Lettering & Graphics 

Names, meaningful phrases, signage, logos and bold graphic statements.

Mural of two children in Everton and Liverpool kits, commemorating the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster
 Portraits & Figurative 

Personal portraits, figurative artwork, expressive human subjects, movement and character-led compositions.

Oh Polly canteen mural with abstract colourful shapes and female line figures
 Abstract & Decorative 

Colour-led compositions, pattern, non-literal concepts and mood-driven decorative artwork.

Styles & Techniques

The same subject can be interpreted in completely different ways. From detailed realism and classical painting techniques through to bold graphics, expressive mark making and mixed-media finishes, the approach is always shaped around the brief and the space.

Realistic mural of a bald eagle peeking out around a corner
 Realism & Traditional 

Detailed representational artwork inspired by classical painting techniques, focused on depth, realism and lifelike visual impact.

Close-up detail of a mural showing expressive, swirling brushwork, paint splatter, dots and spray lines
 Texture & Mark Making 

Expressive finishes created through layered brushwork, spray paint, pen work and textured mark making to add movement, depth and character.

Weightlifting She-Hulk mural on brickwork with colourful background
 Stylised & Contemporary 

Bold modern visual approaches including abstraction, pop art, linework, graffiti-inspired artwork and more expressive contemporary compositions.

Detail of mixed media mural for Las Iguanas restaurant with layered posters, painted details and UV highlights
 Mixed Media & Special Finishes 

Combining paint with metallic leaf, collage, printed elements, UV-reactive effects and layered materials for more distinctive visual finishes.

Surfaces, Access & Preparation

A mural is only as good as the preparation behind it. Every surface behaves differently, every environment brings its own practical considerations, and getting these things right from the start is what makes the difference between artwork that lasts and artwork that doesn't.

Key considerations include:

  • Surface: Smooth plaster, render, brick, pebble dash and lime render all behave differently and each needs the right preparation approach.

  • Location: Interior, exterior and weather-exposed environments each bring different practical and durability considerations.

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  • Access: High walls, ceilings and hard-to-reach spaces may require specialist equipment or additional planning time.

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  • Preparation: Any damp, damage or outstanding decorating work should be resolved before artwork begins.

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  • Protection: Protective coatings can significantly extend the life of finished work, particularly in high-traffic or outdoor settings.

Featured Murals

Have a wall in mind? Every mural project begins with a conversation about the space, the idea and what's possible.

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Take a look at my commercial artwork.

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