Art Lounge
A Visual Arts Meetup
MURAL TRAINING PROGRAM
Welcome to the Dante Cousins Mural Training Program!
As your instructor, I am excited to guide you through the creative process of mural painting.
Together, we will explore techniques, styles, and the essential skills needed to bring your artistic vision to life.
Let’s unleash your creativity and transform spaces through the power of murals!
FOUNDATION OF MURAL & ART DESIGN
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HISTORY AND CULTURAL IMPACT OF MURALS
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STYLES AND TECHNIQUES (REALISM, ABSTRACT, STREET ART , ETC)
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT: SKETCHING, STORYTELLING, SYMBOLISM
COLLAB & COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
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WORKING WITH CLIENTS, SCHOOLS, OR CITY PROGRAMS
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RESPECTING COMMUNITY VOICE AND DIVERSITY IN ART
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CONDUCTING SURVEYS OR FEEDBACK SESSIONS BEFORE PAINTINGS
MATERIALS & PREP
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SPRAY PAINT, ACRYLICS, BRUSHES, ROLLERS, AND SPECIALTY TOOLS
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SURFACE PREPERATION (BRICK, WOOD, PANELS, ETC)
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SAFETY PRACTICES (MASKS, SCAFFOLDING, LADDERS, ETC)
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICES
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PRICING MURALS, WRITING CONTRACTS, AND LICENSING ARTWORK
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GRANT WRITING AND PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT
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PORTFOLIO BUILDING, BRANDING, AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
SCALE & TRANSFER
ARTWORK
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GRID METHODS, PROJECTION, AND FREEHAND SCALING
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UNDERSTANDING PROPORTIONS AND COMPOSITION ON LARGE SURFACES
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WALL MAPPING AND PLANNING FOR SIZE, LOCATION AND VISIBILITY
HANDS ON PRACTICE & MURAL APPLICATION
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LIVE MURAL SESSIONS WITH GUIDANCE AND CRTIQUE
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WORKING ON GROUP WALLS AND SOLO PROJECTS
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FINAL SHOWCASES/EXHIBIT OF COMPLETED WORKS