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Murals for Institutions: What We've Learned Painting Schools, Transitional Housing, and Community Centers

Murals for schools, shelters, and community centers: what we've learned from institutional projects across LA County.

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Can Your Mural Eat Smog? The Messy Science of Air-Purifying Paint

Can paint really eat smog? Kind of. We dug into the research: The good, the bad, and why we're not using it yet

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Should You Get a Mural in Your Home?

While most of our work is commercial murals for businesses and schools, we also take on residential projects, with an important caveat. A mural in your home is a different conversation entirely. It's not about foot traffic or brand recognition; it's about creating something you'll want to look at every day.

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How to Commission a Mural That Doesn't Blend In

When every restaurant has the same Instagram wall, how do you actually stand out? A look at why custom, hand-painted murals create something that lasts longer than the latest design trend.

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Unexpected Places for Murals: Beyond Exterior Walls

Most businesses limit murals to exterior walls and lobbies, missing opportunities in overlooked spaces. From floor installations that enhance retail experiences to stairwell text that motivates gym members, murals in unexpected locations operate in a different economy of attention—less competition, more time, captive audiences who actually notice the work.

Why Some Contractors Are Winning More Retail Projects (While Others Walk Away)

You see a project that needs custom murals or hand-painted signage, and your first thought is probably "not my thing." Most commercial painting contractors walk away from retail construction projects requiring artistic work they've never done before. But here's what's interesting: a growing number of painting contractors have discovered they don't need to become artists. They just need to partner with mural specialists.

Color Psychology in Business: How Your Mural's Palette Influences Customer Behavior

Strategic custom murals and signage design can transform business environments and influence consumer behavior – from energizing restaurant spaces to creating calm retail atmospheres. Well-planned mural designs don't just beautify spaces; they strategically support business branding through thoughtful visual marketing and environmental branding that connects with customers on a deeper level.

The Lasting Power of Human Creativity

In a world saturated by digital content, there’s something profound about art created by human hands. Murals can be more than decoration; they’re a way to tell stories, reflect community spirit, and create genuine moments of connection between people and spaces.

The Public Art Advantage: How Murals Transform Cities and Communities

Discover how murals and public art revitalize urban spaces, build community, and enhance quality of life. Learn from real-life examples and Pulling Paint's transformative projects.

Residential Art: Murals for The Whole Child in LA

Pulling Paint Murals partnered with The Whole Child to create vibrant murals for their transitional housing community in Los Angeles. Learn how these murals bring hope and inspiration to families in transition.

Whittier LGBTQ+ Community Center

A massive mural in Whittier, California for the county's newest community center serving LGBTQ+ youth.

L.O.L.A. Clubhouse Highland Park

Precise, multi-colored signage for the new L.O.L.A. Clubhouse at Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services in Highland Park.

Complexities in Live Graffiti

Overcoming logistical challenges is a critical part of event artwork.

Changes in Santa Barbara Mural Regulations

Santa Barbara updates their Municipal Code to include new regulations around murals throughout the city.

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