Chalk & Cloud

Serves Meridian, ID

35244

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1 employee

5 years in business

Free on-site estimate

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Venmo.

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Background Check

Odessa Kaufman
Completed on 11/14/2023

Introduction

I am a Boise based muralist specializing in large scale, custom designed murals. I design powerful pieces, anywhere from 100 to 3,000 plus square feet, for residences and commercial buildings. With a background in fine art and a passion for collaborating closely with my clients, each mural is uniquely designed to enhance your space, pull in street traffic and create an environment. Based in Boise, painting the world!

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

I price based upon a handful of unique factors. Square footage is a consideration, but so is the location of the wall, the surface, accessibility, my clients budget, timelines, design complexity etc. My initial consultations are free. Here we will brainstorm concepts, discuss your space- and I will be able to get back to you with a ballpark range for your project.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

I like to meet with the client first to see your space and discuss what you’re hoping to accimplish with a mural. We will talk about messages you want to convey, environments you want to create etc and generally the purpose for commissioning a mural in your space. This is a great time to share images you like and palettes you resonate with as well as any budgetary constraints. From there I will be able to give you a ballpark estimate. Before I begin any concept sketches we will contract for the design and then we will start to create! All of my initial designs will be done as digital overlays on a photograph of your space so you will know exactly what your mural will look like before a single brush hits your wall.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I went to Whitman College and studied Scenic Design and Studio Art. I have spent the last 20 years creating sets for theatres in New York, Washington and Idaho. I have been an artist all of my life, but a large scale muralist since 2020, with dabblings in large scale art since 2000.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I have always loved painting in large scale. I have found opportunities to paint murals for decades now, but it wasn’t until the pandemic gave me that push to create my own career that I decided to embrace mural art full time.

What types of customers have you worked with?

City funded commissions, City Halls, Chambers of Commerce, large scale developers (apartment complexes, multi story commercial buildings), housing developers, international retailers (HOKA), small businesses, startups, private residences, Air BnB owners, et al

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Look for someone with a unique vision who is excited to collaborate with you. It’s essential that not only is their vision present, but yours as well.