Commissioning a mural in Chicago, Illinois works best as a real project: a clear design phase, a scoped wall, and a professional process from first sketch to final coat — not a spray-paint favor. Corey Barksdale is an Atlanta-based muralist and fine artist who takes on mural, live-painting, and public art commissions nationwide, including projects in Chicago.
Muralist for hire in Chicago
Chicago's mural culture runs deep, from the Wabash Arts Corridor downtown to Bronzeville's rich African American cultural history — a neighborhood whose art, music, and civic pride have long been reflected on its walls.
What working with Corey Barksdale looks like
Every project starts with a conversation about the wall, the site, and what the mural needs to do — tell a story, anchor a brand, activate a community space, or mark an event. From there, design concepts, a clear timeline, and a straightforward scope come before any paint goes up, so there are no surprises for you or your Chicago location.
Types of murals for Chicago clients
For Chicago clients, that ranges from bold graffiti-lettering and character work suited to industrial corridors and event spaces, to painterly fine art murals for lobbies, community centers, and storefronts — including pieces rooted in jazz, blues, and African American heritage that resonate with the city's South Side cultural history.
