This particular mural commission (Nursery Room Murals) was a nine month project. The room was approx: 36' X 15' and 9' 1/2 ft. ceilings. All walls received murals.
Creating something like a mural is a subject that I have compared to the basics of bringing a child into this world.
First there is the conception. the basic idea is conceived between the ideas of the client and the ideas and talent of the artist.
Second, there is a sort of gestation period. Research, and more sketching...dream-time...musing...all important aspects. As time progresses, sketches are finalized, and supplies are gathered. A space is readied to "raise" or create the mural.
Then the child/mural is born. You begin now to introduce it into this world physically, and try to "raise" it as best you can, with the knowledge and experience you have. Like a child, sometimes certain aspects don't turn out exactly as you had planned for, but an artist, like a parent, cannot always control every aspect of their creation..it sometimes seems to have ideas of it's own. Much like a parent you are also growing and learning at every stage along the way.
Finally the mural is finished and much like when a child is grown, you must release it out into the world...it's now off on it's own...and you hope in someway...something within it represents the best part of you that you have passed on to it. It will hopefully outlive you, and be part of your legacy.
This concept I feel is true for many artist endeavors.
