Things people always ask.
Answered.
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We offer a wide variety of art commissions including permanent interior and exterior murals, window paintings, banners, and custom canvas creations. As an artist of over 35 years, I am skilled in a wide variety of techniques, mediums and art styles. Just click the portfolio link on the top of the page to see what I am capable of!
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Across the U.S., professional murals typically range from $20–$50 per square foot, depending on size, detail, location, and complexity. Custom storefront window painting generally ranges from $400–$1,000 or more per project. At Savior Soul Studio, we offer competitive pricing, customized estimates, and volume discounts for larger mural projects. We are not always the cheapest option - but the saying is true - you get what you pay for!
Our pricing is based on competitive market value for window painters and muralists for artists with a comparable skill level, and is also based on the following factors: type of artwork being created, scale or scope of the project, amount of detail, difficulty / execution risk, materials, surface preparation, accessibility, season, expedited service, travel and lodging, equipment rental, customer schedule, weather, traffic and environment. For more detailed information see our pricing page.
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YES! We offer price breaks depending on the overall scope and scale of the project. For instance, murals under 500 square feet are priced at the full rate, while murals exceeding 1500 square feet qualify for a 20% square footage discount. We will also offer special promotional pricing on certain items. For instance, we are offering 20% off all interior murals booked between February 2027 and April 2027. We are also offering the same promotional discount on studio work in the same timeframe. We also may come out with ridiculous offers: Such as a design that pops up on our social media, with the caption, “We’ll do this design on your property for 50% off the total price.” You just have to follow us to catch those pricings!
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We are a part-time family owned and operated business. We simply do not have the time currently to take on interns. Our insurance policy also does not allow for it, and we cannot risk liability. So for now, no in-person mentoring is available through Savior Soul Studio LLC. However, we are expanding our tutorial content on our social media platforms to help you with all your questions about window and mural painting. Make sure you follow us on all platforms, especially Facebook!
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Window Painting: Base Coat: Dutch Boy PRISTINE: Interior Paint+Primer / or / Valspar Signature: Interior Paint + Primer w/scuff guard. /or/ BEHR ULTRA (or Premium Plus, or Marquee, or Dynasty) Interior Paint + Primer. Colors: Nova Color Paint for super bright/pigmented colors. Pyrole Red and Pyrole Orange are examples of super bright reds that you will not get in house paints. Then, any other colors we use the same house paints I mentioned for the base coat, but tinted
Mural Painting: Interior Murals: Any artist grade acrylic paint (Golden, Liquitex, etc.). We lean towards premium brands when it comes to permanent art installations. Interior Spraypainting: MTN Water-Based, Liquitex Water-Based. Airbrushing: Createx Paints, Golden Hi-Flow Acrylic. Exterior Murals: High-end lightfast paints. Brush Paints include Golden Muralworks TM, Nova Color Paint, etc. Exterior Spraypaints Include: MTN 94, Montana Gold, VICE, Loop Colors, Montana Black.
Canvas Painting: Oil Paints: Gamblin, Windsor & Newton, Grumbacher, any other Professional Artist Grade oil. Acrylic: Golden Heavy Body, Fluid, SOFLAT, and OPEN Acrylic. Liquitex heavy body (NOT Basics). Gouache and Watercolor: Windsor & Newton, Liquitex. Varnishes: Golden MSA Varnish, Gamsol: Satin and Gloss
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As long as the painting is removed within a year or two, it should be very easy to remove! Fill a spraybottle or mop-bucket with hot water and a couple tablespoons of dawn dish soap. Spray the window generously, or use a flat foam floor mop to coat and agitate the window painting. The hotter the water is, the more it helps the dawn dish soap penetrate the latex paint and weaken the bond between the paint and the window. Repeat periodically over the course of the next 15-20 minutes. Take a 4” razor scraper (NOT A PUTTY KNIFE OR DRYWALL SPREADER) hold the razor scraper at a 45 degree angle to the window and scrape the paint off. It should come smoothly and cleanly off in ribbons. If this doesn’t happen, it’s either because the paint was left on for too long in direct sunlight (baked to the window), or the paint is not saturated enough. Repeat the spray/soak step and try again, making sure the window is 100% saturated and wet when you begin scraping. If you still cannot remove the painting, do not attempt to chisel it off with a razor, as this can damage the windows. You can either use a hot water pressure washer to help penetrate and loosen the old paint, or you can apply a paint stripper to the surface. I have cleaned a lot of windows - As long as your windows are maintained, and the painting is fairly new (within the past few years) you should be fine.
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We use premium house paints and professional, mural grade acrylics on our storefronts, designed to last several months to several years in the weather. With that being said, window paintings are not designed to be permanent, but temporary. Longevity depends on the following factors: sun and rain exposure, temperature changes, extreme heat and cold, window condensation from poorly insulated windows, traffic where people may rub against the windows, etc. We have window paintings that are still up on customer locations over a year later, and they still look just as good as the day they were painted.
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This is always appreciated, but not necessary. Every window painting comes with a complementary window cleaning service (outside only). Even if you have your windows cleaned the day before, there may be a small amount of dust on the window surface from parking lots, roads, etc. If the windows are exceptionally dirty or neglected, or if they have a previous window painting on them from another business that must be removed, then a cleaning charge will be applied at the rate of $50/hr. Most storefronts that require this take anywhere from 1hr - 3hrs to properly clean and prepare. Generally these are storefronts that have adhesive residue, are very old, have old paintings on them that were never cleaned off, or have been neglected for some time. We will not paint on a compromised surface without a full signed release from the customer, as this greatly increases the chance of window painting failure (cracking, sagging, sliding, peeling, and even extremly difficult removal).
If you have booked with us within the past year, and book again in that timeframe, removal is free when we add the new design, and does not cost extra.
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As soon as possible. We are currently only available part-time for window paintings and murals. As a result of this and a high local demand for our artwork, we tend to fill up VERY quickly. We filled the books for 2026 by late June of the same year. As of 11/10/26 (when this was typed), we are booked until May of 2027 on window paintings and exterior murals. We open the books in February for Interior Murals and art commissions, and in May for window paintings and exterior murals. We have several people already on our waiting list. Click the button on this page to submit your interest in booking with us. By doing so you’ll recieve 10% off your next window painting or mural if you book with us in 2027.
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Only if you want to save some money! Customer wall-prep can save thousands on the final price of the mural. However, if you decide to prepare the wall, there is no guarantee on the longevity of the mural, as we cannot guarantee the work performed. The wall must also be prepared with approved methods, paints and primers that are compatible with the substrate being painted, and the paint that will be used during the mural painting process. For basic, straightforward murals (interior drywall job), this is typically a non-issue, but only becomes an issue when major restorative work is required (exterior 100 year old brick, etc).
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Most (good) window paintings are not just a single layer of paint, but multiple layers. In order for a window painting’s colors to pop brightly, it requires a white underbase. So we paint everything white first, then when it dries, we add the color over the top of it, and the colors really pop off the window! So don’t worry! We’re just not done with your window yet!
The white base coat also is comprised of an interior paint, with a scuff shield in it. This increases the durability of the paint and prevents premature flaking and cracking. It also helps facilitate a clean removal process
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Absolutely! The point of painting your business is to keep you running strong and to bring business to your store, not to shut down your business! We try to work around your customers and schedule in a safe and efficient way! We also greet the customers and inform them you’re still open if they appear confused! If we’re in anyone’s way, we always stop the work, apologize and will move right away! We will also try to schedule tricky doorways and high traffic customer areas during slow hours or hours where you are closed.