Pre-School Library Mural | Dublin City Schools | 2025
Designed to spark a love of reading, this custom, hand-painted mural transforms two perpendicular walls into one connected story. On the side where children choose their books, a magical scene unfolds from an open tome, illustrating the power of stories to transport readers. Around the corner, a companion wall brightens a quiet lounge space, encouraging kids to read together. This mural brings color, excitement, and a sense of wonder to an otherwise ordinary room - creating a space that celebrates imagination, learning, and the joy of reading.
After meeting with the staff and measuring the space, I came up with two broad concepts for the preschool mural design: an illustrated alphabet or a group of critters reading together. The children have special reading buddies who visit throughout the year, so the staff was excited about capturing this meaningful connection. They also loved the idea of weaving in nature-inspired artwork to bring some of the outside world into the room. To tie it all together, I added the phrase “Let’s Read Together” with the hope that, as children begin learning their letters, they might be able to read the sentiment on their own!
This custom mural came to life in just over 60 hours across two weeks. I projected my digital sketch to outline the base, then added details through hand-drawing and homemade templates. With more than 13 vibrant colors and countless playful touches, the result is a bright, inviting mural design for kids - full of details to spark imagination and bring joy to the space!