How to Get Window Mural Painting Jobs

Painting window murals is a creative profession. It not only requires artistic skill and vision but also the ability to communicate and convince business owners of the viability of that vision. This is a separate skill that artists need to cultivate to be successful painting window murals.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Create a brochure or flyer with services and rates to give your business some legitimacy. Assemble a portfolio with photos of previous work. If necessary, do some jobs for free or at reduced rates so you have references and a portfolio.

2. Research the businesses in your area. Walk around the business zones and look for those that can benefit from a window mural. Target those undergoing renovation as those already undergoing change are more accepting of new ideas.

3. Call or stop in to talk to the business manager. Present your ideas for window murals. Explain the advertising advantages of a window mural as well as permanent and temporary options. Show examples of previous work with similar businesses if possible.

4. Prepare a presentation. Draw up some rough drafts for designs and color palettes for your targeted businesses. Keep them loose to allow for the business manager's creative input.

5. Sit down with the owner or business manager and present your designs. Outline the cost for your services in a written proposal. Seek out a response, whether positive or negative, before the meeting ends so that you can either move on to other prospects or schedule this job.

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