Rough Draft Music Studios
Music Mural
Palatine, IL
Summer 2024
– Materials Used –
Spray Paint
Montana 94:
Turquoise | Bordeaux Red | Babylon Blue
Montana Hardcore:
Kelani Orange | Electric Blue
(Thank you Blick Art Supplies in Schaumburg, IL!)
Rustoleum Universal Aged Metallic:
Vintage Gold
Rustoleum 2x Ultra Cover:
Semi-Gloss Clear
Latex Wall Paint
Valspar Ultra in Satin:
Silver Dust | Feather Quill | Arrowhead | Tricorn Black | Miracle at Wrigley
Paintbrushes/Rollers (These will last for a while)
“Catalyst” by Princeton Polytip Bristle:
2 Flat | 3 Angle Bright | 6 Flat | 12 Flat
(Thank you Reprographics in Crystal Lake, IL!)
Various 2 & 3″ flat basic brushes from your local hardware store
Various fine art brushes from the dollar store that you can destroy without feeling bad about the cost
“White Dove” by Purdy 9″ roller sleeve for the background paint (Tricorn Black)
Cheap 9″ roller for sealant application
Other Tools (Buy once-ish)
Extendable 9″ roller handle
12′ canvas drop cloth
Foldable ladder
5-in-1 painters multitool (This is Sarah’s favorite item)
Roller tray & liners (do not have to trash liners after one use)
Rags for cleaning
Spackle or joint compound for repairing the wall (lasts a long time)
Sanding blocks for cleaning up spackle (do not have to trash after one use)
We designed the wall to:
1) Highlight the parent company, Rough Draft Music Studios – while also featuring the businesses housed within
2) Encourage community involvement with a custom painted cork board feature for incoming bands to post gigs & available musicians
3) Be accessible for people needing handrails to traverse the stairs while carrying heavy amps and other gear
OTHER MURALS
OTHER ROUGH DRAFT MUSIC STUDIOS PROJECTS