Expert: MaryAnn F. Kohl - 10/18/2006

Question
Have you ever had any experience with painting murals? Our school (K-8, 38 students) would love to do several. We want the kids to be our main source for ideas but can you give me any advice to share with them i.e. what works, what doesn't, easy designs. I'm sure with some direction they will do a great job.

Thanks,  Stephanie

Answer
Hello, Stephanie.
I haven't done murals myself, but I've seen other teachers/schools do them.

It depends on if the designs will be free-child-form, or if they will be adult drawn.

But in both cases, they have placed the drawings on overhead projectors and traced them on the wall. Then the kids paint them in.

Fish seem to work incredibly well!

Sorry this is so short. Because I've never done them myself, I'm just giving you a jumping off point.

I hope you find your answers,
MaryAnn Kohl
www.brightring.com