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Hello and welcome to my blog. I'm glad you're here, and I hope you feel at home as you explore the creative stories and tips I share. I share mural tips, behind-the-scenes stories, lessons I've learned (sometimes the hard way), and a lot of creative joy. 💛 I want you to feel like you're part of my journey as a muralist, designer, and creative entrepreneur, with honest stories and vibrant colours that inspire.
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How to Prepare Your Space Before a Mural
Planning a mural? Here are the main things to prepare before painting begins, including wall photos, measurements, surface condition, timing, access, and final approvals.
How Long Does a Mural Take? A Simple Guide for Clients
How long does a mural take? This guide breaks down the design, planning, painting, and installation timeline behind a custom mural, from first conversation to finished wall.
Por qué pinto plantas tropicales en mis murales
Una reflexión personal sobre por qué las plantas tropicales, el color, Colombia y la memoria aparecen una y otra vez en mis murales.
What Makes a Good Mural Wall?
Not every wall is automatically ready for a mural. This post shares what to consider before starting a custom mural project, including visibility, surface condition, access, lighting, and how people will experience the artwork.
What Makes a Great Creative Workshop?
A great creative workshop is not only about the final artwork or exercise. It is about creating a welcoming space where people can feel curious, capable, creative, and connected.
Jungle in YZD: A Paint-by-Number Mural Built With Community
Jungle in YZD is a permanent outdoor community mural created at YZD Toronto for North York Arts and Northcrest YZD. Designed as a paint-by-number mural during Play on the Runway, the project invited the public to help bring a colourful tropical artwork to life.
Painting a Tropical Photo Booth Mural in Toronto
A behind-the-scenes look at painting a tropical photo booth mural in Toronto. This last-minute project required quick decisions, the right materials for metal, and a bold colour palette that transformed a small structure into an immersive tropical experience.
Why Colour Is Political in My Work as a Toronto Mural Artist
Colour in my murals is not just aesthetic. As a Toronto mural artist with Colombian roots, I see colour as memory, identity, and sometimes, a quiet act of resistance.
Brand-Focused Murals vs Community-Driven Public Art: What's the Difference?
Not all murals serve the same purpose. Here’s the difference between brand-focused murals and community driven public art, and how to choose the right approach for your Toronto project.
What My Colombian Roots Bring to My Work as a Toronto Mural Artist
As a Colombian, Latina Canadian mural artist working in Toronto, I carry my roots into every wall I paint. A reflection on colour, identity, and how culture shapes public art.
How to Choose the Right Mural Artist for Your Toronto Project
Choosing the right mural artist in Toronto involves more than liking a style. Here’s what to consider when commissioning a mural for your business, school, or public space.
Why Toronto Needs More Culturally Rooted Public Art
Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in the world. But does our public art truly reflect the communities who live here? A reflection on culture, belonging, and why culturally rooted public art matters.
What It's Really Like to Commission a Mural in Toronto
Commissioning a mural can feel exciting and intimidating if you’ve never done it before. Here’s what the process actually looks like, from first conversation to final reveal
Why I Create Creative Workshops and Who They’re For
Creative workshops are not about making perfect art. They’re about connection, confidence, and creating space for people to show up as themselves. Here’s why I design workshops the way I do, and who they’re really for.
Mural Pricing in Toronto: the Cost
Mural pricing depends on more than just the size of a wall. Here’s what impacts the cost of professional mural projects in Toronto.
How Community Murals Are Made: From Idea to Wall
Community murals are built through listening, collaboration, and shared creativity. Here’s how community murals and collaborative art projects move from idea to wall.
What Clients Don't See Behind a Mural Project
Behind every mural is planning, preparation, and problem-solving. Here’s what clients don’t always see before a mural ever reaches the wall.
Resisting Through Art: Why Bad Bunny’s Representation Moved Me
Watching Bad Bunny show up unapologetically on a global stage reminded me that art can be resistance. Representation, joy, and presence matter more than ever.
Being a Latin American Mural Artist in Toronto
Toronto-based Latin American mural artist AndreaCataRo shares how culture, colour, and community shape her public art and mural practice.
Planning a Mural for Your Space? Read This First
Thinking of commissioning a mural? Before paint hits the wall, a little prep goes a long way. From defining your goals to setting a budget, this post covers the essentials of planning a mural that truly transforms your space and makes it feel like you.

