A.D. Cook - Murals

Email: AD Cook		Phone: 702.875.5676

Murals are the best way to create a huge visual impact in your home or business.

• Authentic hand-panted murals from the original Hollywood Video artist
• Make a unique and powerful statement for your home theater or game room
• Will travel to locations within the Continental United States

MURALS

Welcome to the A.D. Cook murals page. I'm a national award-winning muralist who brings twenty-five years of experience to my work. My hand-painted murals are enduring works of art. I'm enormously versatile, combining solid draftsmanship with free-flowing creativity. Pricing for any type of hand painted artwork including, wall murals and ceiling mural designs will be determined after I have conducted an onsite consultation. Some of the factors I consider when pricing a mural include; the initial concept drawing that may include research, study, sketches, the size or scale of the project, complexity of the design, the timeframe that it will take for me to complete the entire project, and ease or difficulty of access to the work area. I will travel to your site most anywhere within the continental United States. If you'd rather avoid disruption at your home or business, or if you'd like to be able to move your mural with you, I will paint your mural on canvas in studio, and either ship the finished mural to you or deliver and install it personally. In many cases, it can be mounted in place so that it can be removed and remounted elsewhere later. Whether painted on site or in the studio, your mural is executed to the highest professional standards with materials of archival quality. I design and paint each mural individually for each client - there are no "stock or standard" designs, and no work is parceled out to assistants. I work personally with you to develop your design, and take tremendous pride in my work to assure you a beautiful finished mural that you can enjoy for years to come. Please feel free to contact me to help you realize your vision from concept to completion. Your mural can also be enhanced by faux finishes or trompe l'oeil to create a complete environment.

Mural Prices —
Mural prices range from $50 to $150 per square foot, depending on complexity, style, and size. Please feel free to contact me for a preliminary quote with no obligation. When you commission your mural a non-refundable deposit of $1,000, fully applicable to the final balance, is required to place you on my waiting list and to secure the agreed-upon price for one year. I will talk with you about your space, your design and your budget goals, and provide you with a firm price in writing.

Price Averages*:
$ 45 per sq. ft. for simple design (excluding clouds)
$ 75 per sq. ft. for intermediate design
$ 125 + per sq. ft. for complex design and/or large amounts of detail

Pricing Includes:
• Initial Consultation
• Up to 3 Design Concepts
• Up to 2 Composites/Sketches
• Production

* This information is provided as a general guideline only. Each project is estimated individually, and all project variables are taken into consideration. Your quote is based on the time estimated to complete your mural at the hourly rates shown below, and size. While you'll never be charged more than the quoted price for the mural as designed, I often devote more time than estimated, at no extra charge, in order to satisfy my demanding standards. Since the time involved is partly based on site conditions, I'll require photographs and details of the site prior to providing an estimate. If upon my arrival the site is substantially different from its representation, the quote will be adjusted accordingly. If you request substantial changes or additions to the mural as designed and approved, additional work will be charged at the hourly rates shown below. For work performed at your site you'll be charged for travel expenses and reasonable accommodations. Billing is in thirds, with one third of the agreed balance due upon signing the Design Proposal. I will then begin research, sketches and pictures to develop the final design. After your approval of the final design, we sign the contract and schedule a starting time; the second third is due at agreement of designs and prior to commencement of the mural, with the balance due in full upon satisfactory completion.

Hourly Rates —
There is no charge for initial conference and a preliminary quote. Acquisition of materials, subsequent conferences, and travel up to a maximum of eight hours per day are charged as administrative expenses. If upon the artist's arrival the site is not ready for commencement of work an hourly administrative rate will be charged, up to a maximum of eight hours per day, until work can be started. Materials, travel expenses, and shipping are passed on at cost. Where appropriate, sales tax is charged on materials, but not on time. Mileage is charged. There is no charge for extra time spent at the artist's discretion on the design as approved. A fully itemized invoice is presented upon completion of work and is due upon receipt. In the event a commission is suspended or cancelled, the client will be billed for all work performed to that point. Designs, sketches, and samples remain the property of the artist unless otherwise arranged. The artist retains the right to photograph and/or publish his work. The privacy of clients will be protected unless the client desires to be credited.

Administrative expenses		$75 per hour
Design work		$150 per hour
Work performed standing on the floor or ground		$200 per hour
Work performed standing on a ladder or scaffold		$250 per hour
Work executed on a ceiling		$300 per hour

I take complete responsibility for the quality of the work performed and will make every effort to complete a commission to the client's total satisfaction. I also warrant that the quality and style will be comparable to photographic samples of prior work. Clients must be aware, however, that they are commissioning a creative, and therefore subjective, work of art. As the artist, I reserve final judgment. Clients' requests for changes will be carefully considered and in most cases will be made, but only at the my discretion. Together, my hope and goal is that we can create a mural that we can all be proud of.

Other Considerations:

Content —

In general, the more detailed a mural is, the higher the cost. It takes more time to render figures, animals, flowers, words and structures than abstracts and free form natural features (such as stone, water, clouds and trees). "Faux" finishes are easy to price by the hour depending upon the technique chosen. But, "Trompe l'oeil" prices depend upon the amount of detail and realism required. Sometimes a mural incorporates all these features. My estimates are based on the number of features to be rendered, the size (number of square feet) of the mural and other factors listed below.

Materials —

• Paint: Acylics

• Surface: Drywall, concrete, plaster, brick, canvas, wood or press board

• Finish: As applicable, but typically acrylic varnish as a protective coatings

A.D. Cook - Murals

Location —

Studio: Some murals can be created off-site on masonite, sign board, marine board or canvas and installed at the final location upon completion. Installation can be permanent or temporary depending upon the materials used. 3-D murals can also sometimes be done at the studio and delivered in pre-assembled sections to the site.

On Site: Most clients prefer a permanent mural painted or affixed directly on the wall. The process and progress each day is also fascinating to watch. Work on site at commercial locations is also stimulating to business. Customers will visit more often to see the work progress. The cost of on site work depends upon your location and distance. You have the option of providing my wife and myself with a safe and secure parking area for the duration of the work, or paying for RV parking at an agreed upon RV Park. Most murals can be completed in one to two weeks. Travel is also charged to and from the site, or is factored in when I give you the final cost.

Surface Preparation —

An ideal preparation for a painted mural would be a flat surface primed with a bright white gesso. Your price will be affected by how much preparation work will be required before I can begin work. Patching, sanding, priming and sealing may be required depending upon your wall material and condition. These procedures will also be included in your final quote if needed.

Most murals are quoted on a per project basis. The price is estimated by the number hours or days it will take to complete the mural plus materials and travel expenses. Your mural can run anywhere from $2,500 to $50,000 depending upon all the factors listed above.

My mural prices are very reasonable by any standards. But, when you consider what a well rendered mural can do, my work is priceless. A mural can make a huge statement in any room and change an entire environment.

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A.D. Cook Fine Art Studios — Las Vegas, Nevada USA — (702) 875-5676