What is the Design Retainer?
The Design Retainer is a nonrefundable fee that kickstarts the creative process, covering the initial steps in crafting your custom mural and compensating for the time and expertise involved in developing your custom mural design. This fee is applied toward the final cost of the artwork, which includes every step of the process, from the initial design to the final installation.
Using your ideas, photos, and space measurements, Alysia will bring your vision to life with a unique, custom design. The design phase is the cornerstone of the mural process, the most important part. It requires much more time than the painting itself but is essential for creating a stunning final result.
During this collaborative process, we will refine the design together, ensuring every detail aligns with your vision. You'll receive a detailed mock-up, giving you a clear preview of your artwork before the painting begins. Click here to see examples of designs and their completed murals.
What will be included with your design?
You will receive a complete, refined, full-color design tailored to your ideas and inspiration. This includes one round of revisions to refine the design further. Additional revisions beyond the first round will incur an extra fee based on complexity, ranging from $100 to $500. Minor adjustments, such as color changes or repositioning, are included at no additional cost.
The Design Retainer initiates the design process and is credited toward the final cost of your artwork. While it gets the creative work started, the retainer does not cover the full cost of the design. The final cost of the mural, including the design, will depend on the complexity and square footage. Click here for the pricing chart.
If you choose not to proceed with the mural installation, a separate fee will apply if you wish to use the design for any purpose other than having Alysia create the mural.
What will we ask for prior to starting your design?
Photos:
In order to complete a design, you will be asked to send unobstructed photos of the space on which the mural will be painted. If there is furniture that will be in the space, we ask that you leave it in the photos so that it can be designed around. Your photos will be used to capture the vibe of your room to make the design fit your custom style and also for the mock-up of your design so that you can see just what it will look like in your space. Click here for examples of designs and their finished product.
Measurements:
We will ask you to send measurements of each wall that will have artwork installed; overall height and width, and sometimes you will be asked to include any measurements to make the available square footage more clear (size of and space in between doors, windows, furniture, etc). These will be used to determine the price and to also work out the overall proportions when preparing to transfer your design to your space.
Inspiration:
It can be difficult to express just what your are envisioning, so we often ask for inspirational words, photos, or other artwork to help give a better idea of what you would like to see in your custom mural. Each mural is completely original and unique, so if you would like something similar to a piece you have seen somewhere or even here at ArtByAlysia.com make sure to let us know which aspects of the piece that you like and how you may want to personalize it even more.