My recent kids’ room mural brief was to use a lemon tree theme and make it fun, whimsical and playful! As usual, my first step was to collaborate with my clients (who are expecting a baby girl in just weeks!) to generate ideas on how to accomplish their vision. Our discussions lead to the ideas of including pink birds and a swing – in addition to smaller details like a chipmunk in one of the tree and kissing hummingbirds.
After collaboration, the next step in my process is always to do a concept drawing and painting to show my clients exactly what the final result will look like. At this step, I also included a fun detail by “hiding” a heart in each of the trees (which was a hit!)
With the concept approved, I was on to painting the wall – including a wrap-around through one corner to a small adjacent wall. Mom, dad and big brother are thrilled with the final mural – which I got done just in time for them to set up the baby’s room!
Enjoy!!
Jason
The full mural
Hearts hidden in the trees!
