THE BLOG

Transform Your Multi-Family Development with Large-Scale Murals & Creative Wayfinding
In today’s competitive real estate market, multi-family developers are constantly searching for ways to make their projects stand out.If you’re a developer or work for a commercial real estate company, what’s one of the most powerful (and often underutilized) tools in your toolkit? It’s strategic, large-scale artwork including murals, custom signage, and placemaking installations…

How Much Does a Mural Cost? A Business Owner’s Guide to Hiring a Muralist
Whether you’re launching a new brick and mortar location, refreshing an existing space, or advertising a new service or product, murals are an eye-catching and effective way to stand out in a competitive market. Read on for a full breakdown of what pricing, timelines, and steps to expect on your way to hiring a mural for your business.

How to Paint a Faux Marble Mural
Ready to add a touch of luxe to your space? In this blog we’re going to show you, step-by-step, how to create a faux marble wall mural that will have your friends doing double-takes.

DIY Murals Anyone Can Do: Cotton Candy Watercolor Wall
This DIY mural guide offers step-by- step instructions on how to create an ethereal, airy space to lounge and host friends - and all it takes is an afternoon and three quarts of paint!

How to Paint the Accent Wall of Your Dreams
Want to transform your space without a full-room makeover? An accent wall is the perfect way to add personality, depth, and style to any room—whether you’re a homeowner or renter.
In this guide, you'll learn how to choose the right wall, pick the perfect paint color, and apply it like a pro.

Murals 101: How to Paint a Perfectly Straight Line
In this guide, we'll cover my top tips you need to know about painting straight lines, from using painter’s tape properly to utilizing levels - plus a few other tricks that just seem to work.

Pandr’s San Diego Mural Tour: 12 Can’t Miss Outdoor Murals
Take a tour of our top twelve San Diego outdoor murals. We've been painting murals in our hometown for nearly a decade and created this mural map for you to see our favorite - while experiencing some cool San Diego neighborhoods. Let's go!

Vinyl Murals: What to Consider & How to Price Them
Ready to start booking jobs for vinyl murals but not sure where to start or how to charge for them? This guide has the info you need to get started on pricing your vinyl murals fairly: what to include in your fee, how to scale your pricing based on your involvement in the vinyl process, as well as some technical info on vinyl materials and what it can be best used for!

10 Simple Strategies for Donating a Mural That Benefits Your Business, Too
Want to donate a mural to a local organization in need, but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered. This blog post outlines the top 10 things you should consider when donating a mural that will allow you to give back to the community, while benefitting your business too.

Pandr’s 2024 Year in Review
I spent the month of December reviewing all the wins, losses, metrics, and finances that Pandr saw in 2024, and gained some valuable insight. Y’all know we don’t believe in gatekeeping over here, so I put together this blog to share with you all in hopes that you can take something useful from it for your own business goals (and mood boards ;)). So, without further ado, read on for Pandr’s 2024 Year in Review.

Essential Guide to Liability Insurance for Mural Artists
“Do I really need liability insurance for my mural jobs?” The answer is YES! And we are here to help you navigate it. Liability insurance is a top priority for any muralist, but DON’T WORRY! It’s not as daunting as it sounds. Read on for the quick and dirty guide to liability insurance!

Ultimate Guide to the Doodle Grid Method for Murals
Are you a beginner muralist who isn’t ready to invest in an expensive projector, but is ready to book some big jobs? Or maybe you’re a seasoned veteran looking to learn how to proportionally scale and transfer your mural design without needing to pack all of your regular tools. This is the post for you! In this blog we’ll explore the Doodle Grid Method - why I love it, how to successfully do it yourself, and some tips and tricks that I’ve picked up over my years as a muralist.

DIY for Every Level: Custom Welcome Mat
Throw on your dad sneakers and grab your keys - we’re going to Home Depot to get supplies for your new Custom Welcome Mat!

Moveable Murals for the Modern Business
It’s no secret that I think one of the best things a business can do to increase their exposure is install a custom mural. But what about those businesses that don’t have a brick-and-mortar, or are traveling from trade show to trade show? A moveable mural might be just what the biz God ordered. Come check out all the reasons your business needs one today!!

How A Mural Can Grow Your Business
Having painted murals for businesses of all sizes across the country, I’ve seen firsthand the way they can engage customers and connect people to a brand. If you’re considering how to market your business, and you want to understand what type of impact a mural could have, here are all the reasons your business needs a mural in 2025!

WALL MURAL IDEAS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR HOME OFFICE
Does your WFH situation have you thinking WTF? Your surroundings can play a big part in your ability to focus, feel motivated, stay disciplined, and be productive. Check out our favorite, easy murals for a quick home office refresh that has a lasting impact.

Mural Pricing 101
Want to start getting paid for your murals, but not sure where to start? You came to the right place. This blog covers the five most important things to consider when pricing your murals, and links to our FREE Mural Pricing Guide. You’ll be getting paid to paint in no time.