WALL PAINTING

I create original murals and site-specific art directly on walls, ceilings, pillars, and other surfaces. I work in Copenhagen, throughout the rest of Denmark, and internationally.

As a professional artist, I develop each mural specifically for the architecture, function, and atmosphere of the space. I work throughout Denmark and internationally. I have extensive experience painting murals in companies, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, clinics, and private homes. Each mural is developed specifically for the room's architecture, function, and atmosphere, so that the art becomes an integrated part of the interior design.

From botanical murals and nature motifs to modern abstract art and decorative embellishments. The murals are executed throughout Denmark and internationally.

How do you proceed if you would like a quote for a mural?

Take photos of the wall/area. Measure the size of the wall, describe your idea, and perhaps mention which of my previous murals you particularly like the style of.

Send the information to me via email at studio@rikkedarling.com

I will send you a non-binding sketch and calculate a fixed price for the project. (If the painting is to be done far from Copenhagen, travel expenses may be added to the price). If you have a fixed budget for the mural, I can also send a proposal showing what I would be able to paint for that budget.

You can provide input on the sketch.

If you approve the sketch and price, we will agree on when I will come and paint the mural. I am flexible with timing and also paint on weekends and evenings. 

When I paint murals, you are welcome to provide your own wishes regarding colors and elements. If you have any specific requests, please let me know. If you do not have specific requests, I will provide a proposal for a mural that will fit the dimensions of the wall and the colors in the room.

Do you still have questions?

Contact me at tel: 28911998

In 2022, I painted murals at restaurant Geranium.

Creating art for a restaurant that itself creates great culinary art is an honor. Restaurant Geranium contacted me when they had three Michelin stars and had just been named the second-best restaurant in the world. The following summer, they were named the world's best restaurant.

Read more about murals at Restaurant Geranium

I have created art for four hospitals in Denmark and also painted murals at several hospitals. You will be able to experience my art at Rigshospitalet, Odense University Hospital, Glostrup Hospital and Hvidovre Hospital.

You can also experience my art at the Ronald McDonald House in Copenhagen, where I have decorated a lounge with modern art.

See more about my project with art in the Ronald McDonald House.

I have painted murals in many private homes. A mural is a little different from a painting, as it is not confined to a canvas, but can wind its way over corners and ceilings. A mural is well-suited as a decoration in a hallway area where there is not much space, and also works well in both kitchens and bathrooms. Here you can see some of the artistic commissions I have painted in private homes.

Do you dream of a mural in your home? Then contact me.

Painting painted on a wall

A wall mural is a painting that is painted directly onto a wall or an outdoor masonry wall (in which case it is also referred to as a mural). The term wall mural also covers paintings on doors, columns, ceilings, or other surfaces. The mural is painted directly onto the wall, thereby becoming an integrated part of the building or room to which the wall belongs. They are, therefore, site-specific works that relate to the space they are intended to fit into. 

The wall mural is likely the oldest form of art, dating all the way back to cave paintings and rock art, which were painted on cave or rock walls in prehistoric times. The oldest known wall murals are approximately 32,000-year-old cave paintings in the French Grotte Chauvet. The cave paintings often depicted wild animals and were created by carving into the rock wall and painting with pigment.

My wall murals are painted in the same style as my paintings. However, they have a twist, as to me, a wall mural should be slightly lighter and simpler in its expression when painting on a very large surface. When the mural is painted on a colored wall, it becomes more prominent in its expression. I love it when the mural winds around corners or across ceilings, and smaller artistic elements integrate into the room and become part of something greater. A wall mural is very suitable for places where you want a light and airy feel. It is very suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, and stairwell areas, as well as small rooms where there shouldn't be too much going on.

Motifs painted directly onto the wall contribute atmosphere and poetry to the interior design. 

Can murals last in the bathroom, kitchen, or outdoors? 

I paint murals both indoors and outdoors.

If painting in a bathroom or kitchen, I mix a medium into the paint that makes it more durable and resistant to high humidity, similar to choosing a higher-gloss paint for better washability. If the wall has been treated to be water-repellent, I need to know this before I arrive, as it requires special mediums to ensure the paint adheres to the wall. 

If painting outdoors, it depends on the material being painted. If it is wood, a clear varnish will be applied to the paint as a final protective layer. Outdoor murals are also known as wall paintings and gable paintings.

I always use paint with high-quality pigment and subsequently apply protective UV varnish when necessary for long-lasting durability.

The price depends on factors such as the size of the wall, the complexity of the motif, the surface, and the location of the project.

Measure your wall and write to me with a description of the project and a photo of the wall, and I will provide you with a non-binding sketch and a fixed price for the mural.

I take on assignments throughout the country in both private homes and businesses. If the work is to be carried out far from Copenhagen, there will be travel expenses.

I always provide a fixed price and a concept sketch for the mural, which you must approve before the work begins.

If we agree that the wall should have a specific base color before the mural is executed, it is a good idea to take care of this before I arrive. This ensures the wall is dry and ready for art to be painted on it. I have no specific requirements for wall color. A light wall color provides a very airy expression, while a darker wall color can help create atmosphere and provide a different contrast to the art (feel free to look at my paintings for inspiration). I am happy to provide advice on wall color if the wall needs to be painted before the mural is created.

Smaller murals can be painted in a day. Larger murals usually take 2-5 days. For very large projects, more time must be allocated. I always estimate the time required beforehand, and we agree on how to best plan the work. Sometimes this means that I paint on weekends and evenings if it fits better into your schedule. This is always agreed upon individually. If the mural is to be painted far from Copenhagen, travel time must be included.