If you want to find out about commissioning me for a Trompe L'oeil mural, here are some of the factors you need to know-

I'm paid by the hour. Depending on the location of the worksite my fee is between $50-$70 Australian per hour. If you want a painted ceiling, the fee triples. Painted ceilings are gorgeous but hell on an artist's neck, shoulders and back. The larger fee helps to pay for the chiropractic treatments.

A client may also nominate a capped amount and I'll do my best to work to that amount, bearing in mind a Trompe L'oeil mural is a creative endeavour and subject to constant adjustments as the process goes along. If a client wants to change the mural halfway through, the capped fee will also change.

A Trompe L'oeil mural is very much a negotiated process. A client will usually, although not necessarily, have an idea of what they want their trompe l'oeil mural to be. I will help to define the idea and refine the concept.

The first step in the process is for me to see the site.If you live in the Melbourne metropolitan area I will come to your home or business. A fee for my time will be due on my arrival. We'll talk, study the site and it may be possible for me to provide a line drawing on the spot. If not, I will provide a rough color sketch for the client's approval very promptly.
Once there is an approved color sketch, the trompe l'oeil mural can proceed. All color sketches are subject to the hourly fee.

If you live outside the Melbourne Metropolitan area, you have a choice. We can commence negotiations via email and phone and when all design concerns are resolved I will travel to your location and complete the Trompe L'oeil mural. All travel and accommodations costs will be the client's responsibility. My fees are as above.
Alternatively, you can provide me with details, photos and measurements of the mural you require and I can complete it in my studio on the surface you prefer and arrange for it to be delivered to you. Hanging and delivery costs will be your responsibility.

A contract will be signed by artist and client before painting goes ahead.

Having a trompe l'oeil mural painted doesn't have to be as scary an undertaking as it sounds. It should be an exciting, beautiful, eyecatching thing to have done. It should be something you love to live with. No mural is too small or too silly.

Imagine the possibilities and go for it!