A mural is a piece of of artwork painted directly on a large permanent surface such as a wall or ceiling. Mural artists us paint, spray paints, and oil to create their artwork. Personally, I think murals are amazing. They take a lot of diligence and talent to accomplish. My favorite kinds of murals are three dimensional ones. They look so real, and you can't even tell it's a painting! Another style of murals I think is interesting are tile murals. Images are placed on the tiles, then the artist stratigically places each tile to create an overall artwork.
Raumstruktur Art Mural.
In Weimar, Germany. October 1992
All the colors in this abstract mural is amazing. The detail makes your eyes move everywhere.
http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=929&tbm=isch&tbnid=bqG4pRVGV3GVMM:&imgrefurl=http://www.misterw.com/Murals/Mural-Art-Swirl.html&docid=s_mb5pbxT8LwLM&imgurl=http://www.misterw.com/Murals/Mural-Art-Swirl.jpg&w=620&h=409&ei=dhCDT8P4OKTO2AX6oe35Bg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=435&vpy=557&dur=42&hovh=182&hovw=277&tx=142&ty=96&sig=106206940785923516671&page=1&tbnh=151&tbnw=229&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:11,s:0,i:159
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This is used to help premote the building of new homes in the community. It is very touching. .
http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=929&tbm=isch&tbnid=-Ptp_UiunbdFHM:&imgrefurl=http://34st.com/2011/01/switch-in-before-add-drops/&docid=eBqv2XMjEuy3DM&imgurl=http://34st.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mural.jpg&w=611&h=404&ei=dhCDT8P4OKTO2AX6oe35Bg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=372&vpy=202&dur=948&hovh=182&hovw=276&tx=160&ty=117&sig=106206940785923516671&page=1&tbnh=129&tbnw=195&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0,i:137
By Terry Smith. In Land O’ Lakes, Florida.
This mural seems to be historical. It's kind of boring to me.
http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=929&tbm=isch&tbnid=tyQHxfRatmTz3M:&imgrefurl=http://web.ftc-i.net/~gcsummers/swampfoxmurals.html&docid=HYyRADfuAcG7oM&imgurl=http://web.ftc-i.net/~gcsummers/muralIGAts.jpg&w=1536&h=536&ei=dhCDT8P4OKTO2AX6oe35Bg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=741&vpy=226&dur=1506&hovh=132&hovw=380&tx=201&ty=84&sig=106206940785923516671&page=1&tbnh=70&tbnw=200&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0,i:141
By John Pugh.
This 3D mural is crazy! It makes your eyes really concentrate on all the detail because it's hard for your mind to register that it's just a painting.
http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=929&tbm=isch&tbnid=_izvnuF7JtXXHM:&imgrefurl=http://desinotes.com/lovely-3d-mural-paintings/&docid=Tfeb_sv9kQmN_M&imgurl=http://desinotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/3d-mural-1.jpg&w=964&h=640&ei=dhCDT8P4OKTO2AX6oe35Bg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=185&vpy=455&dur=199&hovh=183&hovw=276&tx=88&ty=123&sig=106206940785923516671&page=1&tbnh=158&tbnw=209&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:15,s:0,i:168
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I love this 3D mural. It looks so realistic.
http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=929&tbm=isch&tbnid=1JF7036RnnROpM:&imgrefurl=http://egotvonline.com/2011/11/04/25-amazing-3d-wall-murals/&docid=5X9G-E2QF_H45M&imgurl=http://media.egotvonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/3d_wall_murals_49.jpg&w=400&h=301&ei=dhCDT8P4OKTO2AX6oe35Bg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=779&vpy=449&dur=135&hovh=195&hovw=259&tx=196&ty=131&sig=106206940785923516671&page=1&tbnh=158&tbnw=208&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:18,s:0,i:174
Alberta Community Mural. May 15, unknown year.
This looks like it would have taken forever because of all the intricate detail in it.
http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=929&tbm=isch&tbnid=TKXAjpcmW4dBiM:&imgrefurl=http://www.neighborhoodnotes.com/news/2010/04/5_new_mustsee_murals_projects_in_portland/&docid=xxwOJYOyo5noEM&imgurl=http://www.neighborhoodnotes.com/uploads/images/colosi_murals_alberta_community_1.jpg&w=468&h=321&ei=dhCDT8P4OKTO2AX6oe35Bg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=966&vpy=453&dur=50&hovh=186&hovw=271&tx=203&ty=103&sig=106206940785923516671&page=1&tbnh=158&tbnw=209&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:19,s:0,i:176
By two Brazilians. In New York City.
I love the bright colors used in this mural. It has a lot of momement in it from all the points of emphasis.
http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=929&tbm=isch&tbnid=gBjqnt-8efDNyM:&imgrefurl=http://hypebeast.com/2009/07/os-gemeos-mural-nyc-completed/&docid=vrgViHYJgWhdUM&imgurl=http://cdn.hypebeast.com/image/2009/07/os-gemeos-mural-bowery-art-1.jpg&w=620&h=414&ei=dhCDT8P4OKTO2AX6oe35Bg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=463&vpy=519&dur=665&hovh=183&hovw=275&tx=201&ty=100&sig=106206940785923516671&page=2&tbnh=143&tbnw=180&start=20&ndsp=33&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:20,i:188
On a garage in Phoenix, Arizona. March 2004
This abstract mural reminds me of the desert and the Grand Canyon area.
http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=929&tbm=isch&tbnid=haHEx_SfIeuVEM:&imgrefurl=http://www.misterw.com/Murals/Garage-Mural.html&docid=ISs_y2QPhi39wM&imgurl=http://www.misterw.com/Murals/Garage-Mural.jpg&w=657&h=400&ei=dhCDT8P4OKTO2AX6oe35Bg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=150&sig=106206940785923516671&page=2&tbnh=134&tbnw=196&start=20&ndsp=33&ved=1t:429,r:12,s:20,i:210&tx=91&ty=40
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This is a night time mural in a bedroom. I think this looks kind of scary.
http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=929&tbm=isch&tbnid=ee5xyOKUk2R41M:&imgrefurl=http://www.reddit.com/r/AdviceAnimals/related/rxv2t/i_wish_i_could_make_room_for_it/&docid=X37Whlwgab-9ZM&imgurl=http://www.sacredart-murals.co.uk/images/mural-rooms/Treasure-Island-Mural/night-mural.jpg&w=700&h=525&ei=dhCDT8P4OKTO2AX6oe35Bg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=621&vpy=621&dur=849&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=128&ty=108&sig=106206940785923516671&page=2&tbnh=142&tbnw=184&start=20&ndsp=33&ved=1t:429,r:30,s:20,i:249
By Chris Lange. In Philidelphia, PA. This one is cute because it's a turtle. It reminds me of Pablo Picaso because of all the pieces being put together.
http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=929&tbm=isch&tbnid=YeptFzNS37zhEM:&imgrefurl=http://geekadelphia.com/2007/12/26/nintendo-collages-should-inspire-mural-ideas/&docid=CmOaHko5pwp8TM&imgurl=http://geekadelphia.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/nintendo_collage_mural_arts.jpg&w=513&h=386&ei=dhCDT8P4OKTO2AX6oe35Bg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=304&sig=106206940785923516671&page=3&tbnh=140&tbnw=193&start=53&ndsp=30&ved=1t:429,r:18,s:53,i:296&tx=45&ty=55