Drawing a mural with a projector
Want to scale your mural perfectly? Use the projector technique to display your design directly on the wall, making it easy to trace. Perfect for beginners, large murals, and detailed artwork.
✓ Accurate scaling without measuring
✓ Quick and easy tracing
✓ Ideal for complex designs
Place the projector opposite the wall and project the design at the desired size. Adjust the position and size until the design looks good on the wall.
Carefully trace all the main lines with a soft pastel or pastel pencil. Start with the large shapes and then add the details.
Turn off the projector and check that all outlines are clearly visible. Touch up any missing lines before you start painting.
Fill in the shapes one by one with the correct colors. For large areas, use a wide brush or a small roller.
Let the paint dry thoroughly, then touch up the edges for a clean, polished finish.
Tip: Use a small flat brush for details and sharp edges.
You don’t have to buy a projector specifically to use this technique. For a single mural, renting is often the easiest solution. In the Netherlands, there are several companies where you can easily rent a projector by the day or weekend.
Preferably choose a projector with sufficient brightness so you can clearly see the lines on the wall. A projector with keystone correction is useful because it allows you to straighten the image.
With the Dutch rental companies below, you can quickly find a suitable projector and get started on your mural right away.
Yes, but the projection is more visible in a slightly darker room.
Yes. Most projectors can project a design several meters wide.
Yes, as long as there’s enough contrast between the projection and the wall.
Yes. This is one of the easiest ways to apply a mural neatly and to scale onto the wall.
Choose your favorite mural, project the design onto the wall, and create a professional-looking result yourself.
