Los Angeles Murals

With Love From Heidi

 

Have the uplifting walls of your dreams with mural art in LA and nationwide.

Soft floral mural in a childrens playhouse in Pasadena, Los Angeles

A Los Angeles muralist who’s focus is YOU.

 

Crafted with intentional questions and deeper care, these murals are more than just paintings.

This is art that reminds you who you want to be, and invites whimsy to sparkle out of any ordinary corner.

A Santa Monica, Los Angeles 3d chalk art mural with a rainbow leading to an underground pot of gold

“Heidi is a joy to work with and the end-results are phenomenal.”

-Charla Meyers, Community Mural Client

 

Santa Monica Outdoor mural reading The Universe Is Conspiring For Your Greatest Good

Breathtaking murals don’t happen by accident.  They happen through deep listening, careful planning, and combining your hearts desires with years of solid technical artistry.

Where can we put your mural?

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At Home

Fall asleep wrapped in calm.  Then, wake up with personal inspiration.

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In your Business

Broaden your reach, with Instagrammable photo ops that automatically promote your space

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On Investment Properties

Put your property on the map. Attract higher quality tenants and revenues.

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In the Community

Unify neighborhoods and reduce crime with increased local pride and belonging.

“To say Heidi exceeded our expectations is not only an understatement, it’s an achievement, because our expectations were high.”

-Tailwinds ADHD therapy center, commercial mural clients

Los Angeles muralist Heidi Neilson, painting a dreamy cloudscape.

What will it do for you?

Benefits of mural art

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At Home

Fall in love with your life! Looking at art you enjoy releases the same chemicals in the brain as falling in love.

Source: University College London

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In your Business

Enhance company culture and sense of purpose. Internal culture is associated with 4x revenue growth!)

Source: Forbes

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On Investment Properties

Raise property values!
Indianapolis’ Cultural Trail mural project raised local residential values by $1 billion.

Source: Realtor.com

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In the Community

Nurture a sense of belonging and pride.  Murals have shown to reduce graffiti by 43%.

Source: Researchgate.net

It has been a pleasure to work with such a committed artist and we look forward to a continued relationship with her.

-Dawn Hicks, Venice Community Housing Corporation

Geometric mural with the word listen, painted on a boarded up window in Santa Monica

 Mural painting FAQs

How does the process work?

Ooh, let me walk you through it!

  1. First, We connect
    I want to hear all of your ideas.  I’ll ask you to send me example photos that inspire you, and to think about the effect you want the mural to have.  I want to really get everything you’re going for.

  2. We decide on a design approach
    The “dive in” approach lets me jump straight to painting.

    The “full design” approach takes us through digital mockups and revisions, giving you more control every step of the way.

  3. I design!
    For the “dive in” approach, I’m getting everything quickly ready to rock behind the scenes.

    For the “full design” approach, I send you digital mockups of the art in your space, and we go through up to two rounds of revisions to really dial it in. 

  4. I paint!
    This is where your walls come to life!  How will you celebrate your whole new space?

 

I've never done this before. How can I trust that you'll be able to paint what I'm imagining in my mind?

Great question.  I love this part. 

In our initial connection conversation, I’m going to ask you a ton of questions.  I’ll ask what effect you want the mural to have.  I’ll ask about the colors and textures you’re imagining.  We’ll pick apart your inspiration photos, digging into what you love about each and why. 

As we go, I’ll be making recommendations based on what I’m hearing.  Explaining artistic concepts and techniques, to help you see how they apply to what you’ve told me.  I care deeply that we get to the heart of your vision, and then get it on your walls in a way that fills you with delight. 

I’ve been told more than once that my initial consultation felt like a therapy session, and I take that as a very high compliment. 

I'm not in LA. Do you serve my area?

While I’m primarily a Los Angeles muralist, I love to work in other communities! If I’m legally allowed to do so (international work permits can be tricky), and we’re a great fit, we’ll make it happen. 

Pricing will change a bit to account for travel to different areas, but let’s make magic together!

How long have you been doing this?

I’m a third generation hobby artist, and my childhood is filled with memories of sketching lessons at grandpa’s house, and doing paint-by-numbers with mom in the backyard.   For me, art has been synonymous with nurturing care for over 40 years.

I moved into painting murals professionally in 2017.  In the years since, I’ve worked with homeowners, small businesses, and community art projects around Southern California and in multiple states. 

How much does this cost?

Pricing is quoted individually per project, as it varies based on:

  • size
  • location
  • complexity of access
  • complexity of design
  • design approach

I’ve done everything from $950 mini murals, to multistory outdoor showstoppers at over $50k.

Most indoor projects average $3-5k.

I'm in LA on a tight budget. What's your most affordable option?

Ooh, I’m glad you asked.  

Mini 2-day murals are a great way to get spontaneous and affordable art.  These can be up to 7ft x 7ft, move straight from initial consult to painting, and are $950 within 30 miles of my studio in Santa Monica. 

WIth the quick time frame, no high-complexity elements like portraiture are available on the mini murals. 

I just want to see more pictures. Where can I find you full gallery?

Sure, you can find a whole bunch of pictures here!  

Imaginative bedroom mural art of vibrant flowers in outer space.

“Heidi devotes so much care and attention to her work and it shows!”

-The Ames family, Northern California residential mural clients

Los Angeles based muralist with a Portland garage mural featuring an immersive bridge scene.

“She’s an incredibly talented artist who guided me through the ideation and design phase and explained her process in easy to understand language.”

-Courtney, home mural client

A ballroom dance studio mural featuring several pairs of dancers by Los Angeles muralist Heidi Neilson

Beautiful….
It will be my most cherished possession.”

-Deborah Perez, By Your Side Dance Studio, LA small business mural client

 

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