How can even the most artistically challenged amongst us create a mural to be proud of?

Very simply - Paint by numbers!

Along with the increase of everything DIY, comes a fabulous array of DIY mural products including an increasing selection of well designed paint by number murals.

There are two systems for tracing the image to the wall. The first & the most common is using a paper pattern with a transfer paper backing. You position the pattern on the wall, draw over the lines with a pen transfering the design to the wall. Finally paint in the colors & outline the design.

The second option, (my favourite) is using an overhead projector. The designs come on transparent overhead projector film. You project it onto the wall, trace the design & paint. The beauty of this system is that you can enlarge the image to a variety of sizes & play around with the position on the wall before you begin tracing.

I'll let you into a little secret -

Many professional murals artists use overhead projectors to enlarge their images. It's a quick, easy & effective tool. I wouldn't be without mine!).

Projectors can be borrowed or hired from Churches, Hire shops, Diy stores & work places. The designs are simple to follow so you need only borrow or hire the projector for a day at most.

The final results are very impressive. Not only have you created a fantasy room for your child at a fraction of the cost of a professional muralist, but you will also have the satisfaction of having created something with which you can be proud of.

Give it a go.

You'll be amazed at what you can achieve.

About the Author

Fiona Paterson is a professional mural painter & the owner of The Magic Mural Factory.com, - a DIY children's mural store . She has been painting murals for 10 years before which she worked for 12 years as a designer & illustrator in the graphic design & printing industry while painting murals as a pass time.