How it Works

Process

I paint all my murals off-site on polycarbonate boards. This allows the hospital /client to install the murals with the least disruption possible. It also gives me the time and space to create highly detailed artwork.

Project example

Here are the details of a project I did at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (pictured above). It gives an idea of the costs and materials used. The ‘Welcome’ mural measures 180x120cm or 6x4ft if that's easier to visualise.

Materials and costs

The mural costs £1950. £450 of that total covers materials.

I paint the murals on a fire-resistant polycarbonate sheet using acrylic paint. The sheet is then varnished with a tough anti-graffiti varnish. The polycarbonate sheets are available in a 3x2m size only and cost £360.

For example, if I were commissioned to paint three 1m square murals, they could all be cut from the same sheet. Naturally, larger projects would need additional polycarbonate sheets.

Paint and varnish cost around £90, making the total for material £450.

Sizing

Smaller murals range from £225 for 20x20cm to £1100 for 100x100cm.

Murals can be made to just about any size and proportion.

Fire-resistant

All materials have a zero fire rating and have been approved by fire officers at every hospital I have worked with.

Cleaning

The murals are coated with a tough, stain-free varnish and can be wiped clean.

Commissioning

Step 1

I’m happy to discuss a project via email, phone or online meeting.

Step 2

I will conduct a site visit, if necessary, review the space for the murals, and take measurements.

Step 3

Once the murals' theme, scale, and positioning are agreed upon, I will provide detailed pencil drawings of the designs.

Step 4

Once the designs are approved, I will paint the murals. After final approval, I will varnish the murals.

Deliver and installation

I will deliver the murals to the hospital site. The hospital estates or their contractors have installed all the murals to date. They have been either glued or screwed to the walls. I‘m able to consult on installation in person free of charge if it is on the same day as delivery.

Delivery costs start at £100 and may increase depending on the size and location of the project.