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Kingston’s Hand-Painted Murals: Why Originals Beat Digital Prints

Kingston brush painted mural art
Kingston Mural Artist Portia “Po” Chapman Painting Outlines with a Small Brush using Specialty Exterior Acrylic Paint

Kingston Hand-Painted Murals by Po | Original, Vivid, Organic Colour Blocking

From cozy cafés to modern offices, Kingston is home to incredible spaces. I am sure that we can all agree that every incredible space deserves magnificent artwork. Of any art, nothing transforms a wall like a hand-painted mural. While digital prints or projector-based murals are quick and convenient, they lack the energy, precision, and human touch that a true hand-painted mural delivers.

My work uses organic colour blocking, a contemporary technique I developed that produces razor-sharp edges, fluid forms, and sumptuous colours that seem to breathe. Unlike spray cans or mechanical reproductions, every brush stroke is intentional, every edge precise, every colour alive, every shape beloved.

Why choose a hand-painted mural for your Kingston space?

  • Presence: Hand-painted murals carry the signature of the artist. They are tactile, alive, and impossible to duplicate digitally.
  • Custom fit: Each mural is designed for your space, wall dimensions, and the energy you want to create.
  • Emotional impact: Organic colour blocking resonates on a subconscious level, making rooms feel calm, energized, or expansive — depending on the design.

Clients across the Kingston, Picton and Belleville region have told me that stepping into a room with one of my murals is like stepping into a new world — vibrant, contemporary, and unmistakably personal.

Original hand-painted mural transforming a Belleville office
Kingston artist Portia Po Chapman’s mural.
“Strong and Growing Stronger” is Installed at the Strong Enterprises Headquarters Office Building in Belleville, Ontario. 2025

If you’re ready to make your space unforgettable, a hand-painted mural is the ultimate investment in art, atmosphere, and identity. To start your mural process, contact me today – e-consultations and quotes are complimentary.

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2 responses to “Kingston’s Hand-Painted Murals: Why Originals Beat Digital Prints”

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    Anonymous

    I agree! Hand painted murals are amazing and so unique. You do amazing work, Po!

    1. Portia "Po" Chapman Avatar

      Thanks for your comment. Hand painted murals take longer, but I think that the care it takes to paint them is worth it.

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