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Mural Monday - PSU Skate Park
This Mural Monday takes us to Portland. Mural 29 came about when The Courts PDX reached out and asked if I would be willing to help cover some tagged over murals at their DIY skatepark space near PSU. They were looking for artists who could bring their own materials and create something community focused that would help deter further vandalism. I was immediately in. I grew up skating. Not well, but enough to know how important spaces like this are. Skateparks are not just con

Ana Gabriela
Apr 132 min read


How to Lead Clients Through the Mural Process (Without Chaos)
Murals don’t fall apart because of bad painting.
They fall apart because of weak process.
Endless revisions, budget confusion, timeline stress, scope creep — these aren’t art problems. They’re leadership problems.
Painting is only half the job. Structure is the other half.
Clear scope. Defined revisions. Written approvals. Strong communication.
Structure doesn’t limit creativity.
It protects it.

Ana Gabriela
Apr 83 min read


Mural Monday - Sentimental Subway
This Mural Monday is one of my favorite kinds of projects. Personal. Meaningful. Designed entirely around memory. Mural 28 was painted in a residential home in Camas for a family of three who were renovating their bathroom. What started as a simple remodel slowly turned into something more. As the renovation progressed, they realized they did not want just another plain white bathroom. They wanted something that felt like them. Something sentimental. Something fun. When I wal

Ana Gabriela
Apr 62 min read


Mural Monday — Mural 27
Fine Line Florals in Vancouver, Washington Mural 27 brought me into a beautiful residential home in Vancouver, Washington in November 2023. This project was for a family of three, plus their adorable golden retriever, who found my work on Instagram and reached out about transforming their dining room. From our first conversation, it was clear they wanted their home to feel truly their own. They believed a mural would help bring personality and intention into the space, and I

Ana Gabriela
Mar 303 min read
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