Hiring a mural artist can be one of the most impactful investments a business, property owner, developer, or marketing agency makes. The right mural can create a destination, strengthen a brand, generate press coverage, improve customer experience, and become a long-term asset for a property. Unfortunately, many mural projects encounter avoidable problems before the first brush stroke ever touches the wall. After years of producing murals, hand-painted signs, branded environm

One of the most common questions we receive at Maxfield Bala Creative is: "How much does a mural cost?" The honest answer is that there is no universal price for a mural. A mural is not a commodity. Every project is unique. The final cost depends on factors such as size, design complexity, wall conditions, access requirements, materials, scheduling, and the level of professionalism required to successfully execute the project. While many online articles attempt to provide a s

Public Art in One of Palo Alto's Most Recognizable Destinations Located at 855 El Camino Real, Town & Country Village has been a fixture of the Palo Alto community for decades. Positioned directly across the street from Stanford University, the shopping center occupies one of the most recognizable and heavily traveled locations in Silicon Valley. Students heading to class, faculty members grabbing coffee, local residents running errands, and visitors exploring Palo Alto all p

When Blick Art Materials prepared to open its newest San Jose location, they wanted the space to reflect the creativity, imagination, and artistic energy that defines the artists and makers who walk through its doors every day. Maxfield Bala Creative was commissioned to create a series of large-scale custom artworks utilizing their (2 1/2" x 4' x 6') premier wood panels. The pieces were created specifically for the store's expansive interior. Installed high above the sales co

When Tools for Humanity opened the flagship retail location for World at 281 Geary Street in downtown San Francisco, they wanted the space to make an immediate impression. Located just steps from Union Square, the store features soaring walls and an open floor plan designed to welcome visitors into the World ecosystem. To help activate the expansive interior, Maxfield Bala Creative was commissioned to create two large-scale hand-painted typographic installations spanning the