Beck started making art when a homeowner asked her to try to cover a stain on the stucco exterior of the house. The homeowner wasn’t picky about Beck matching the exact color and finish of the stucco. He just didn’t want to look at the stain anymore. He had already hired Beck to paint other areas in his house, creating faux finishes throughout each room.
Beck had a degree in art and agreed to paint the homeowner’s favorite flower — a bird of paradise — to cover the stain.
That was where it all started. Over time, she covered the entire back of the house in a bright mural that featured exotic plants and animals and tropical scenes. It worked perfectly with the homeowner’s outdoor patio and pool area.
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Beck is passionate about talking to her clients and finding out what types of murals or decorative paintings will work best in their homes based on their interests.
She first got interested in faux finishes by redoing a wall in her own home. After three times, she reveled in her success and bought books to further her experience.
Murals can be anything from a large street piece to brighten a blighted neighborhood to a personally painted artwork for private homeowners. Enroll today in a class on mural paintings today to explore this rewarding and potentially lucrative art form. Decorative painting classes are also available for those wishing to spruce up their homes or improve others.