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For mural always it is need to understand the position of the room, the purpose of the room and the objects will be decorated in the room. Then as per the person's personal temperament and choices should reflect from the subject of wall mural. Mostly we need to focus on psychological site of human mind.

Fresco ( pl. frescos or frescoes) is a technique of mural painting executed upon freshly laid ("wet") lime plaster. Water is used as the vehicle for the dry-powder pigment to merge with the plaster, and with the setting of the plaster, the painting becomes an integral part of the wall.

When painting smooth ceilings, the best strategy is to roll parallel with the main source of natural light, such as a big window, as it helps prevent roller lines. If you roll perpendicular to the dominant light source, the roller lines can form a slight shadow. The same applies when spraying.

These murals can draw visitors to a particular neighbourhood or area, leading to increased foot traffic and potential economic benefits for local businesses. Such revitalisation of areas through art has been observed in various cities around the world, helping to boost tourism and supporting local economies.

It starts by applying a gesso layer to prime the area to be painted. The area is then chalked out with a numbered grid, which is used to translate the scaled down image design to the mural site. Finally the mural is painted using the glaze painting technique, which uses multiple layers of paint to create the image.