Painting murals doesn't have to be scary.

I still remember how I felt when I decided I wanted to paint murals.

I saw other artists painting them, and I felt so inspired to do it myself…but I was totally intimidated.

Even though I already had a successful creative career, there was something about MURALS that felt so…

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I kept telling myself I needed to know all the steps from start to finish … and THEN I could start.

(Hint: this is absolutely NOT the way to go about it)

I was afraid of messing up, using the wrong materials, or not being able to translate my desktop-size art to a large scale.

The idea of painting on a wall felt intimidating because it’s so PERMANENT.

What if I messed up?

I was afraid no one would trust me to paint a mural because of my lack of specific experience (even though I had proven creative skills).

Deep down, I had a secret that was hard to admit even to myself.

If I tried, and failed, then everyone would finally see: I just wasn’t good enough.

I let all of these fears and “somedays” stop me for a long, long time.

Meanwhile, I watched other artists put themselves out there and do what I wanted to do…

Until I decided to just jump in, and figure it out as I went along ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Getting paid to paint murals is easier than ever (thanks internet!).

And the even better news is that by following a specific, step-by-step process you’ll be able to:

• Confidently assess what you need to get started, and build your arsenal of mural-making supplies (hint: I’ll bet you probably already have most of these!)

• Understand exactly how to structure your design so that it translates from paper to the wall with no loss of your creative genius

• Possess clarity that leads to good mural ideas and even better: paying clients

• Confidently find walls and opportunities share your art

• Develop a new creative skill and add a new income stream to your business

YES these outcomes are totally within your reach for you and your business (whether you’re a full-time artist or side-hustling creative).

And even if you don’t THINK you want to sell your murals yet, just wait. All it takes is sharing one mural online for the clients to come knocking… and you need to know what to do then, am I right?

Don’t worry, I’m breaking down my entire process and giving you my specific, step-by-step approach for painting & pricing murals like a pro.

SO WHO AM I?

I’m Lauren Hom, a designer, letterer, and muralist with a knack for marketing. I’ve been an artist for as long as I can remember, and I discovered lettering when I was studying advertising in college. I loved it, and it quickly became a passion project.

After I landed -- and subsequently burnt out at -- my dream job at an advertising firm, I knew that I had to figure something else out. It took a rock-bottom moment that included eating raw cheese ravioli on my kitchen floor at three in the morning for me to decide that I was going to make a living with my art - no matter what it took.

Since that day, I’ve created a wildly successful creative company creating lettering and murals for clients like Google, MailChimp, and Target while also teaching creatives like you how to get paid for their artistic passions.

Lesson 1: Introduction

Who I am, my experience with murals, and why you should listen to me ;)

Lesson 2: What You'll Learn

This is where I walk you through exactly what you’ll learn and what you can expect from this course.

Lesson 3: Supplies

I’ll share all the supplies you could possibly need throughout the course so you’re set up for success. Most of these you probably already have in your arsenal!

Lesson 4: Planning Your Design

We’ll talk about all the things to consider before you even begin designing your mural. Understanding your wall and being strategic with your design beforehand make the process so much easier!

Lesson 5: Picking Paints

I’ll teach you exactly how to pick paint colors and quantities for your mural, so you know exactly what you need to not run out in the middle of your project!

Lesson 6: Preparing the Wall

Once you have your design and supplies, it’s time to prep the wall and area for painting your mural. I’ll show you my exact process for making sure the wall is mural-ready.

Lesson 7: Transferring to the Wall

I’ll walk you through 3 different techniques for transferring your design to the wall and the pros and cons of each technique.

Lesson 8: Painting the Mural

I’ll teach you how to paint your mural in a clean and efficient way, plus share my best painting techniques and tips. You'll get to see me paint an entire mural from start to finish!

Lesson 9: Money Makin' Murals

Everything you need to know about monetizing your new skill! We’ll cover the ways murals are being used commercially, what factors go into pricing murals, and how to manage mural projects with clients.

My agent and I collaborated on this lesson! He has 7 years of experience working in the commercial art and advertising industry, and the info we packed into this lesson is GOLD. Whether you're pricing out a $1,000 mural or a $10,000 mural, we've got you covered with multiple resources for different skill levels and project types.

Lesson 10: Marketing Your Murals

Ready to start booking your first paid mural projects? In this section, I’ll walk you through how to build your mural portfolio, market your services, and plant the seeds for future opportunities.

Lesson 11: Conclusion

We’ll wrap it all up with lessons learned and some extra encouragement! You’ve got this.

Mural Painting for Designers is perfect for you if:

• You’re a designer who is new to murals and you want to make sure you absolutely NAIL it on your first try
• You’ve tried one or two murals and had some success, but you know you could do it a lot faster and better with a proven, repeatable process
• You already have a freelance creative or artistic business and you’re looking to add a new stream of income to your biz
• You feel overwhelmed by the process of creating murals and you want an expert to guide you step-by-step so you’re sure you’re not missing anything
• You want to be well-known and well-respected for your art, and get it out there - and get paid! - in a MUCH bigger way
• You want to bust out of a creative rut and start feeling inspired and motivated by pursuing a new skill
• You’re ready to spend a weekend mastering a new craft that will feed both your creative genius and your wallet (yes, you can do this course in a few days if you want to!)