FAQs
How are projects structured?
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Initial Consultation
Mikaela visits the site to assess wall conditions, lighting, scale, and overall context. This meeting is focused on understanding the client, how the space is used, and the desired outcome.
Following the consultation, a detailed proposal and contract outlining scope, timeline, and investment are provided for approval.
Design Development (DD)
During Design Development, Mikaela collaborates closely with the client to create a clear visual direction and color concept.
This phase may include mood boards, virtual meetings, color studies, and schematic design options. Whether the client has a defined vision or needs full creative guidance, the process is structured, collaborative, and tailored to the project’s goals.
Design revisions and deliverables are outlined in advance to ensure clarity and efficiency.
Design Installation (DI)
Once the design is approved, Mikaela executes the mural on-site within the agreed project timeline.
She works thoughtfully within the space, coordinating scheduling to minimize disruption. Materials and equipment may remain on-site during installation as needed. This phase transforms the approved concept into a finished, hand-painted mural.
To get a better sense of the scope and process, you can start thinking about these things:
Size of the Wall: Measure height × width for square footage to estimate painting costs.
Complexity: Simple graphic or detailed layered? More intricate designs require more time and budget.
Wall Texture & Condition: Textured surfaces need extra prep; dirty or greasy walls require cleaning before painting. Is the wall inside or outside?
Accessibility: Is the wall easy to reach? High or tight spaces may need special equipment or extra setup time.
Design Readiness: Do you know what you want, or are you looking to develop things from scratch?
What should I think about if I am interested in a mural?
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How much do you charge?
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A great working relationship starts with clarity to make the process smooth, respectful, and collaborative from the start.
Pricing Basics
Project pricing ranges from $4,000-$15,000+ depending on wall size, complexity, wall condition, and location.
Mikaela has a $3,000 minimum.
Initial Consultation Fees
Projects typically begin with a paid on-site consultation that includes a walkthrough, creative conversation, and wall condition assessment (no design work provided yet).
If the project moves forward, your consultation fee is credited toward the total.
Design & Painting Fees
Before painting begins, a custom concept is tailored to your space. A design development fee applies (which may be reduced if your vision is clear). Painting is priced per square foot between $28–$60/SF.
Customized estimates are provided for each project, and rates may adjust over time.
What makes you different?
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As a lifelong artist with a background in the Architecture and Engineering industry, Mikaela has experience at firms including Gates Studio and WRT Inc., Mikaela approaches murals through both a strategic and artistic lens.
Her work begins with site analysis: studying scale, aesthetics, circulation, lighting, architecture, brand identity, and how people experience the space. She considers not only visuals, but constructibility, longevity, maintenance, and long-term visual impact.
For businesses, this means aligning murals and signage with brand identity while creating immersive, user-driven moments that encourage interaction and organic marketing. For residential clients, this means responding thoughtfully to lifestyle, personality, and the emotional tone of the home. For civic and community projects, it means honoring local identity and reinforcing a sense of place.
She doesn’t simply paint walls, she designs environments that are intentional, experiential, and rooted in context. Murals are tools for placemaking to reinforcing purpose, deepen connection, and transform space into place
