If you have spent any time reading my blog – you already know I love painting murals. One aspect I enjoy most is clients who get creative with what a “mural” means and how it can be used – which was definitely the case with this pom pom mural in an office at MIT in Cambridge, MA!
A professor and Dean at MIT wanted to create a unique space in her office and reached out to a designer for help – who then brought me into the fold.
They wanted to add a dynamic and fun pop of color on the wall, and had an image of a pink-and-purple fuzzy pom pom as inspiration. The question was – could I paint a giant version of this and get the bright colors and “pop” they were looking for??
When we first met, I suggested not centering the pom pom for a more interesting composition --- which everyone liked. We then looked through Benjamin Moore colors to make sure I could get the right tones of pink and purple to go with the décor – but also accomplish the vividness they were looking for.
As always, I followed up with a scale concept painting to present for final approval. When I presented the board, my client liked it, but wanted even more contrast and “pop”!
With this challenge in hand – I was on to the final project. While I was painting, it was a blast to get a steady stream of complements from people passing by the office. My favorite comment was: “I know this is not for my office, but it will make me happy every time I walk pass!” Most importantly, the end result was exactly what my client was looking for!
Enjoy!!
Jason
