Murals. Wow. Everytime I hear the world I cannot help but utter that 3-letter word. Everytime I hear it, my mind conjurs images of Picasso-ish images painted and plastered unto the walls of some great ancient structure. I don't know. Maybe it's just the sound of the word?
Now making your very own mural entails a lot of work--work that is perhaps unimaginable to an extent. We are talking about very large creations here that may be only accomplished by the most patient and most determined artists out there. Fret not, though, for once it is finished, I assure you that it is the kind of artwork that you will be really proud of.
So how do you go about it? How do you make sure that whatever it is that you draw unto the wall is well-coordinated, artistic-wise? And if, say, you have a design of your own printed using your computer, how are you going to use this image and transform it into a mural?
This part of the project is relatively easy. It is suggested that you use images from comic books because lines are thick and well-defined, making it easier for you to paint. You can take out one of these images from the Web and have them printed if they are uploaded online.
What you have to do is to bring a copy of that image to the copy center and have a copy printed on a transparency copy. After that, you can take an overhead projector with you to project the image unto the wall, after which you can already trace it using your pencil.
Alternatively, you can also skip the transparency part and go with PowerPoint projection, which is obviously much cheaper. It's your choice, actually, depending on the source of the image (online or on coloring books).
Once the image is already drawn on the wall, then it's time for you to paint it. Paint it with care and with caution. Enjoy your work after because you're already a certified mural painter!
