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Mural Monday - Portside Pottery
Some mural projects come from years of planning. Others come together in a matter of days. My mural for Portside Pottery was definitely the second kind. As Portside Pottery was getting closer to opening its doors in Vancouver, owner Eric reached out to me with a pretty clear vision. While there were still a hundred things left to do before opening day, there was one thing he knew he wanted from the beginning. A mural. More specifically, he wanted a mural that captured some of

Ana Gabriela
Jun 153 min read


Best Shoes for Muralists: What Actually Holds Up on Long Paint Days
If you paint murals professionally, you already know this: Your shoes matter far more than most people initially realize. When you’re spending long days: Climbing ladders Standing on concrete Carrying heavy paint Walking uneven job sites Balancing on ladder rungs Working indoors and outdoors Navigating client spaces Your footwear directly impacts: Safety Stability Comfort Endurance Knee health Back support Overall job performance The wrong shoes can quickly lead to: Slipping

Ana Gabriela
Jun 104 min read


Mural Monday - Rough Ryders
Before murals became the core of my business, photography was where it all began. When I first launched my creative career, photography was my primary focus. It was the easiest entry point into entrepreneurship because I already had an extensive portfolio, client experience, and proven work. People understood what I could offer as a photographer, and hiring me felt straightforward. Murals, on the other hand, were a dream I was still actively building. At that point, I had the

Ana Gabriela
Jun 83 min read


Mural Monday - Bringing Wonderland Home
Transforming a Forever Home Through Custom Residential Murals Some mural projects are exciting because of scale. Some because of creative freedom. And some because they feel like stepping directly into someone’s imagination. This project was all of that and more. In 2024, I was contacted by a wonderful couple who had found my work through Google after dreaming about adding murals to their home for quite some time. As proud maximalists and passionate art lovers, they had recen

Ana Gabriela
Jun 14 min read
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