Nationals Learning Portal

HELLO FROM THE STUDIO!

A message from Lewis & Paul:

Welcome to your Mural Mosaic Project!

We are thrilled that your will be participating in the connection the creation of an art piece that will bring together hundreds of people together over a shared experience.

Since 2003, communities, groups, businesses, charities and individuals have participated in Mural Mosaics.

We hope you enjoy the process of painting your tile! Let your creativity flow through the colors and subject that you choose.

Happy painting!

Review Your Tile Kit Insert

This information sheet is your reference for the color palette your tile is assigned, the link to this learning portal and a preview of your mural’s design.

Check out Demo Videos

Learn about the 80/20 rule and why it’s important!

You will paint any design that you like with. thegoal that the colors in your painting are a minimum 80% main palette color tones with a maximum of 20% other color ‘pops’ and highlights.

If you’re having a tough time coming up with design ideas, the beginner demos have some great starter subjects

Scroll on down to the videos below

Paint Your Tile

Global Roots is a reconnection project aimed at everyone around the world as we reflect on our families, loved ones, experiences and hope for tomorrow.

You will decide what you’d like to paint on your canvas. Your painting will reflect an image of importance and meaning to you. Some examples are family, nature, landscapes, animals, and abstracts.

Submit Your Painting Photo Via Email ONLY

Do your best to take your photo in natural light with no shadows (outdoors away from sunlight is best)! Save your file at a high quality, approximately 1-2MB or less.

Be SURE to submit your one photo per email to the correct EMAIL for your mural indicated on your form!

Our system will confirm immediate receipt, check you SPAM folders if your security settings are high.

DO NOT SHIP your tile to us! All Tiles are reproduced from their photos for the final mural installation.

TILE PAINTING DEMO

As you review the painting demos, we encourage you to ‘let go’ and enjoy the process!

Refer to your participant guide for FAQ’s and additional information about your palette colors and painting a tile that will fit into the final mural.

While there is an 80/20 rule, Lewis reminds everyone to use their creativity, relax into their painting time and really experience the joy of putting brush to tile.