I was commissioned to make a mural of Burningman in the home of the Hannon family. This was a fun commission and I took the opportunity to photograph each step of the painting process to demonstrated the technique. After transferring the image to the wall, the painting is built up though several layers of transparent washes.
Hannon Family with their New Burningman Mural
Hannon Family with their New Burningman Mural
The Blank Wall
Template Placed on Wall
Drawing Transfered to Wall
Drawing Transfered to Wall
Drawing Transfered to Wall
Drawing Transfered to Wall
Drawing Transfered to Wall
Florescent Paint Sprayed on For Neon Lights
Florescent Paint Sprayed on For Neon Lights
Florescent Paint Sprayed on For Neon Lights
Florescent Paint Sprayed on For Neon Lights
Florescent Paint Sprayed on For Neon Lights
Florescent Paint Sprayed on For Neon Lights
Florescent Paint Sprayed on For Neon Lights
Always Cover the Floor Before Painting
Light Green ‘Skin’ Applied
Light Green ‘Skin’ Applied
Light Green ‘Skin’ Applied
Light Green ‘Skin’ Applied
Skin Removed to Show Neon Lights
Skin Removed to Show Neon Lights
Additional Detail Added
Additional Detail Added
Additional Detail Added
Additional Detail Added
Light Black Wash Applied
Dark Shadows Added
Thin Black Wash Added to Whole Piece
Wash Removed over Neon Lights
Additional Hightlights Built up
Highlights get a Wash of Color
Black Applied to Background
Almost there…
Additional Line Work Added
Fine Lines Add Final Details
Finish With a Signature
