How to paint a wall mural that can impact on mental health: I wouldn’t claim to be an expert on the mental health of children, but when I was asked to paint a mural for the’ Beacon for Kids’ in the Beacon hospital I knew it needed to be colourful and detailed. An underwater theme is a favorite for so many adults and children alike. So I decided to gather up beautiful backgrounds of the coral reef and everything and anything you might find living in one. To tell you the truth

Ever wondered how to paint a mural for a Children’s Hospital? Getting started: Painting a mural can sound like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. If you follow my step by step guide you can create something really amazing. When painting for a children’s hospital the image you choose is so important. It needs to be child friendly without being to babyish so as it will appeal to everyone! First and foremost you need to do your research. This means talking to the client

Firstly I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Fran and I've been working as a full time artist for the past twenty years. Even saying that out loud make me feel like I'm getting old! I wanted to talk about my first ever job as an artist. I finished up college at the age of 22 and like most people who study art I didn't have a clue how I was going to make a living. I think I just got lucky. A friend of mine who was also a tiler and a bit arty himself was decorating a bar ou