So, a mural might be the better call if you want something that truly transforms a space long-term. 🎨Want help deciding? Email me, or visit andreacataro.com

Surprise👀 : Sometimes the cost isn't that different. So what is the difference? Impact. It all depends on what you want 🧵

🖨️ Decals (vinyl): printed, removable, great for short-term installs. Sort of like a giant sticker🧵

🖌️ Murals: painted by hand, permanent, textured, and custom. They can make your space or brand stand out 📷 🧵

Still, I'm proud of this piece.
It taught me to let go. To go bigger. To take space.

And I'll keep painting, even in the in-between.
Because the work matters. 🫶🏽

I didn’t get selected for the program this year.
Too “experienced” for emerging calls, too “new” for big walls.

Stuck in the middle, that awkward in-between where many of us artists live. 🧵

This was my first time bringing my lettering practice into a large-scale public space.
I’d always been so precise on paper… doing it big and loose?
That took guts.

And it paid off. I grew so much through this one wall. 🧵

The mural is called Wild and Free.
It's on concrete barriers at York University, as part of StreetARToronto's public art series.

I created it to honour everyone who left home looking for a better future. 🌺
It's bold, layered, and deeply personal. 🧵

Want to avoid the mess and get a smooth mural experience? Download my guide!

3️⃣ No contract
Yup. This still happens. And it always ends in miscommunication.
A clear contract protects you and the artist. 🧵

2️⃣ Not trusting the artist’s process
You’re hiring someone for their creative vision, not to copy your Pinterest board.
Micromanaging = meh results. Collaboration = magic. 🧵

1️⃣ Choosing based on price instead of portfolio
Cheaper quotes usually = cheaper paint, rushed prep, and a mural that doesn’t last. 🧵