"DS7" the ARTIST

Serves Quincy, MA

35244

Hired 58 times

1 employee

34 years in business

$45/on-site estimate

4.9

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, and Zelle.

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Credentials

Background Check

David Taylor
Completed on 9/18/2018

Introduction

FULLY INSURED I have a great talent at creating what ever my clients are looking for and bringing it to life. With my extensive history and background with so many commercial/residential finishes, applications and knowledge, I can create any type of look I want to portrait. I wear many hats in painting and have acquired many expertise in all aspects of painting murals (liquid, oil, or aerosols paint ), portraits, faux finishes , Paint applications, commercial and residential finishes and Paint applications. I have done many Live Painting Events for clients like, WGBH ARTWALK, MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS BOSTON, among some. I've acquired other skills over the years ie. Design and Build, Interior Design Commercial Spaces, Design Wall Art, Wall Art With Lights, Designing Bars/Night Clubs, Commercial Furniture. As well as General Contractor over seeing some Projects.

Q&A

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

-----PRICING----- Pricing is determined from these factors ; 1) Square Foot 2) Paint Finish 3) Paint Application 4) Detail of Work 5) Preparation 6) Interior or Exterior - RATES- COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL Painting/Specialty Faux/ Color Wash/Sponging/Dry Erase/Epoxy Coatings/ Some Applications Faux Marbling/ Venitian Plaster / Special Applications/ Floors / Ceilings / Stenciling/ Murals, Lettering. Oil Painting/Murals Aerosol Painting ( Spray Paints ) / Commercial Spraying Renderings are offered for additional fee ; Usually 5%-10% of job cost. Residential- Mural Prices Start @ $5.50 sq.ft. Interior ( Exterior $7.00 sq.ft.)Labor Only under 25sqft. Paint is usually 8%-%18 of total job cost. minimal prep. included. Acrylic/liquid paint (Oil paint, Aerosols, Priming, Extensive Prep., Brick, Concrete, Wood, Plastic Surfaces and Topcoat may be additional charges) Commercial- Mural prices start @ $10.50 sq.ft. Interior ( Exterior $12.00 sq.ft. - under 100sq.ft ) Labor Only. minimal prep. included. ***NOTE*** Paint , Supplies (Acrylic/Liquid paint) not included. Fees May Apply. (Oil paint, Aerosol, Priming , Extensive Prep., Brick, Concrete, Plastic Surfaces and Topcoat have additional charges.) SERVICES-- Murals ( Paint Finishes ; Acrylic, Aerosol, Oil, Oil Markets, Pencil, Chalk and other materials) on Concrete, Wood, Drywall, Plastics, Glass and Metals. -Faux Finishes, Glazes, Epoxies, Blackboard, White Wash, WhiteBoard, Idea Paint, Glow in Dark/Blacklight Paint, Stenciling, Aerosols, Chalk art, Lettering, Specialty Paints and Finishes, Ceilings, Logos, Floors all have special pricing. Please inquire for details.

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

The Museum School of Fine Art MCA Boston Ma. Massachusetts College of Art

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I started in college, when i was at Museum School of Fine Arts..i got commissioned to paint and at the same time i was selling paintings on Newbury st. Boston .so i persued freelancing art .

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

details, look to see if they are qualified to do what you are looking for.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

think through of what you'd like to accomplish and be as detailed as possible, describe the surface to be painted and the exact measurement of area.