Custom hand painted murals that transform space into place.

Site-specific murals for commercial, residential, and educational spaces. San Francisco Bay area and beyond.

BOOK A MURAL

How it works.

Every project follows this general flow, though timelines and steps can be tailored to the specific project and client.

The right art in the right place turns a space into a destination.

Murals and branded sign painting to elevate your business.

  • signage, wayfinding, & logos

  • social media photo moments 

  • branded environments   

  • community engagement & cultural celebration  

  • immersive retail environments 

  • restaurant & hospitality art 

  • storytelling & communication 

  • wellness & healing environments

  • offices: company culture, mission & values  

  • corporate lobbies & entries

  • and more

VIEW COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

Murals to make your everyday, special.

  • bedroom accent walls

  • living room statements

  • nurseries & kids play rooms

  • backyard patios

  • decorative texture painting

  • unique air bnbs

  • and more

VIEW RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

Murals to inspire learning, community, and school pride.

  • mascots & logos

  • positive messaging

  • educational & interactive moments

  • playground & recreation spaces

  • wayfinding & signage

  • school history & identity

  • graduation & legacy murals

  • creativity & imagination

  • and more

INQUIRE ABOUT SCHOOL MURALS

Graphics, art, and mobile murals for your special day.

  • wedding arches or frames

  • invitations

  • welcome signage

  • photobooth displays

  • ketubahs

  • menus & place settings

  • and more

VIEW WEDDINGS & EVENTS

A little bit about Mikaela.

With a background in the Architecture and Engineering industry with years of experience at design firms including Gates + Associates and WRT Inc., Mikaela has worked on a wide range of projects: from BART streetscapes and schools to mixed-use commercial hubs and residential developments.

She understands the iterative design process and translates this multifaceted design experience to mural placemaking projects bringing a thoughtful balance of detail oriented, professional structure and creative flow to every project.

GET IN TOUCH
Commercial Multifamily Botanical Lobby Mural Berkeley Mural Artist.jpg
berkeley ca interfaith wedding folk floral whimsical custom mural arch landscape shot .jpg
mikaela karthik design bold bedroom abstract mountain waves2-2.jpg
berkeley bay area mural artist botanical outdoor shower_bathtub view vertical night time lights-2.jpg
2 Mikaela Karthik Design_Treehub los altos corporate office modern mural_vertical_central view.jpg
mikaela karthik design east bay branding mural design and sigange painting_the dance floor entry web front-2.jpg
mikaela karthik design east bay branding mural design and sigange painting_up close lettering.jpg
mikaela karthik design bay area mural artist decroative mural painting wall art faux limewash textured door interior design.jpg
Mural Placemaking Southern Indian Mylapore Resturant Sunnyvale Sillicon Valley San Francisco Bay Area California Tamil Floral Kalasha Entry Door with Traditional Kolam SMALL.jpg
mikaela+karthik+design+bay+area+mural+artist_modern+abstract+dopamine+colors+place+making+corperate+office+mural.jpg
mikaela karthik design east bay branding mural design and sigange painting_the dance floor after vertical.jpg
botanical floral mandala mural painting on ladder baby nursery san francisco bay area mural artist.jpg

Let’s make your space a place.

  • Looking for a mural artist in the East Bay, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or greater Northern California?

    BOOK A MURAL

  • Have some questions? Read some answers.

    FAQ

  • Want to discuss your project and get to know each other?

    LET'S CONNECT

  • Want to hear the story behind the work?

    CASE STUDIES

Inquire about your mural project today.

LET'S CONNECT