Glenda Krauss
Glenda Krauss is a professional muralist with the ability to paint whatever your imagination can come up with - animals, faux finishes, trompe l'oeil, or fully dimensional 3D murals.
From children's rooms to fine art installations, every project is designed around your space and your vision, then hand-painted to last.
How I got here
I had always hoped to be a professional artist someday. However, like most people, I never thought it would really happen.
I married, had two sons, and made that the priority in my life. As a self-taught artist, I continued to refine my techniques — but only when I could find the time in my busy schedule.
In 2002, we settled in southern Indiana, just outside Louisville, Kentucky. I began to pursue my dream seriously, showing my modest portfolio to area business owners.
I received the best advice I could have ever gotten:
“Don't be good at everything, be great at one thing.”
It was then I decided to focus on being a muralist. Ever since, I've seen every plain wall and ceiling as a blank canvas, waiting to be transformed into a work of art.
My husband and I now travel all over the country, from Cheyenne, Wyoming to the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
I want to thank everyone who had enough faith in me to let a self-taught artist into their lives.
From first conversation to finished wall
If you've never commissioned a mural before, here's what to expect.
I like to see the wall itself — the size, the condition, and how easy it is to work on. As we talk it through, I get a clear picture of what you're after.
I come up with ideas, then use AI to show you the design on your own wall before anything is painted. We adjust from there until it's right.
Where I can, I work at times that don't disrupt your family. Everything is covered and protected before I start, and I keep the area tidy throughout.
We walk through it together, and I don't call it done until you're happy with it.
Written about my work
“The artwork has had a special effect on children with autism, giving them captivating images to focus on and keeping them from becoming restless.”
“She has a knack for taking what you want to and bringing you into the creative process.”
Common questions
A few things you might be wondering before you get in touch.
Do you travel?
My husband and I work together, which makes a long distance easy to take on. We've gone as far west as Cheyenne, Wyoming and as far east as the Outer Banks of North Carolina. If you're outside the Louisville area, it's still worth asking.
What does a mural cost?
That depends on a few things: where you're located, how large the wall is and whether I'll need a lift to reach it, and most of all, what you want painted. If you want a large dot, that's pretty cheap. If you want the Battle of Gettysburg, you're talking some pricey work. Either way, it's free to ask — tell me what you have in mind and I'll put a number to it.
How long does it take, and how far out are you booked?
A typical room with one wall takes up to five days, depending on the design. I'm usually booked around a month out, but cancellations and rebookings open spots up regularly — so it's worth asking even if you're hoping for something sooner. I don't book back to back, which leaves room in the schedule when a job needs a little longer than planned.
Have a wall in mind?
Tell me about your space and what you're picturing.
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