A Little Wall in Wilkesboro, NC

May 21, 2025

Wow. This one was non-stop. Seven hour drive. Two weeks. Only got rained out a couple of times. A little wall in Wilkesboro, NC. Ok, 40’h x 90’w. A company in Ohio did the design, wanted to know if we could paint it for them. Sure! No problem! Yeah, but we want it now. So…rescheduled a few things, and off to the races! (Sorry. That was too easy.)


Thanks to Liz Michalski, Crystal Yates, newbie Allie Johnson, and not-so-newbie Brad Lewis! (And a special thanks to Mickie Cooper, for putting up with us being gone for so long!) 


#mural #exteriormural #wilkesboro #wilkesboronc #muralsandmorellc

A large brick building with a parking lot in front of it.
A large screen is projected onto a parking lot at night.
A man is measuring a brick wall with a tape measure.
A woman is painting a mural on a brick wall.
Two men are painting a mural on the side of a building.
A woman is painting a mural on a scaffolding.
A large mural is being painted on the side of a building.
Two people are painting a large mural on a building.
A man is painting the side of a building with a scissor lift.
A red bucket truck is parked in a parking lot.
A large mural of a woman holding a helmet on the side of a building.

Murals & More completed an expansive 40-foot-high by 90-foot-wide exterior mural in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Commissioned by an Ohio-based design firm seeking immediate execution, the project demanded swift mobilization and meticulous planning. Despite a seven-hour drive and minor weather delays, the dedicated team—including Liz Michalski, Crystal Yates, newcomer Allie Johnson, and seasoned artist Brad Lewis—successfully brought the vibrant design to life over a two-week period. This large-scale mural not only enhances Wilkesboro's visual landscape but also exemplifies Murals & More's commitment to delivering high-quality, timely artistic solutions. For more details, visit Murals & More.

“The Finery” a massive condo complex in the Wedgewood/Houston Neighborhood

February 3, 2025
This project is probably the second largest we’ve ever done, relative to actual square footage. We had to paint custom graphics and signage on the exterior of a massive condo complex in the Wedgewood/Houston area of Nashville. Not only was it seven stories high, but it was on a heavily corrugated metal surface! Lots of “chevrons”, angles, numbers and letters, specified to be painted in all of the weirdest places. We used 85’ and 125’h articulated lifts, 45’ scissor lifts, and multiple widths of swing stages. Some of the letters were 30’h! We painted three coats on all of the white graphics on the green surfaces. The only dark paint used was for the name of the complex, which is “The Finery”. Lots of really hot days, dead in the sun, tons of wind, rain, etc., but we finished after about 3 weeks. Not too shabby!
A hallway with a picture of a staircase on the wall.

One Bedroom Condo. Too much fun with Trompe L’oeil

By Michael Cooper • February 3, 2025
The client lives in basically a one bedroom condo. She wanted it to look bigger. So…how about a door with a marble staircase leading up to the second floor? Sure! Why not?! Too much fun with Trompe L’oeil!
canvas painting of a fountain in a park with people sitting located at e|spaces in Nashville

e|spaces Custom Mural for Nashville’s Premier Co-Working Space

By Michael Cooper • October 7, 2024
Art inspired by Music Row that features George Jones, Neil Thrasher, Willie Nelson, Chris Stapleton, Charlie Pride, Loretta Lynn, and George Strait.

Reminiscent Historic Recording Studio Mural

By Michael Cooper • May 22, 2024
Absolutely too much fun with this one! e|spaces is opening a new office on Music Row, and of course wanted something representing the history of the Row. So we gave them an historic recording studio, reminiscent of the early days. Prominently featured are Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, and Dolly Parton in the recording studio. The producers are Chet Atkins, Bob Ferguson, and Owen Bradley. There are numerous signed photos throughout of other artists, as well as a slew of vintage instruments. Even the recording equipment is accurate! The crew did an AMAZING job with this one. Painted on canvas in the studio, and installed onsite. Keep your eyes out - more to come!

Venetian Plaster with a Solar Gold Pearlescent Wax By Murals & More LLC

By Michael Cooper • March 7, 2024
Venetian Plaster with a Solar Gold Pearlescent Wax for the wall; Travertine Limestone finish for the Mantle; Faux Marble on the hearth; multi-color glaze for the bookcases.

Mural Painted Old Barns in College Grove

By Michael Cooper • November 1, 2023
Here’s one we did out in College Grove. The client has two really old barns. They wanted murals painted on them but wanted to keep the character of the aged barns. So, we painted them to look like “Ghost murals”, faded, worn and weathered, giving the impression that the artwork had been there since the barns were new!

Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, in Galax, VA

By Michael Cooper • October 17, 2023
We were invited to paint a mural for the Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, in Galax, Va., outside of their Woodworking Studio. Over 60’ width of concrete walls to paint, but only 36” at the highest! Lots of laying on the ground, snuggled up in tents with heaters blowing full blast! This was Virginia in November - it was COLD! They wanted something to represent not only what their area is known for (like the birthplace of Bluegrass music!), but also what the School of the Arts is famous for: quilts, woodworking, etc. So we painted 3-dimensional display cases featuring banjos, fiddles, mandolins, etc., as well as things to do outside, like maps, hiking boots, bicycle equipment, etc., and various hand-made artwork. And of course, Galax plants! One of my most favorite projects! And the people there were the best! Looking forward to going back again to paint more walls!
Wall Mural for His AirBnB - Canvas Mural Art

A Client Wanted a Mural for His AirBnB

By Michael Cooper • September 15, 2023
A client wanted a mural for his AirBnB. Since it was located downtown, he wanted his guests to feel as if they were looking at Broadway at night. So we gave him a window looking out at all of the Honky Tonks! The entire window is one piece of canvas, pasted to the wall. If they ever decide to leave, they can just peel the mural off the wall and take it with them! Or, of course, hire us to paint another one. Their call!
Characters in Her Books Painted on This Exterior Brick Wall - Exterior and Residential Mural Art

Characters in Her Books Painted on This Exterior Brick Wall

By Michael Cooper • September 14, 2023
This is for an author, who, with her sister, writes Children’s Books. She wanted the characters in her books painted on this exterior brick wall, which is actually the back of their garage, leading to their pool. Thought it would be kinda cool to turn the whole thing into a “gallery” of sorts, where you could walk through and see all of the characters coming out of their frames! I personally thought that it turned out to be amazing!  And how did the client feel about it? When she finally saw the entire wall completed, she broke down in tears. It was the best compliment ever!
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