Corey Barksdale is an Atlanta-based muralist and fine artist who takes on graffiti-style and fine art mural commissions across the United States. Whether you're planning a wall for a business, a public art initiative, a school or nonprofit, or a private residence, the same professional process applies wherever the project is located: a real design phase, a scoped wall, and a clear path from first sketch to final coat.
What a mural commission includes
- Consultation — a conversation about the wall, the site, and what the mural needs to accomplish: telling a story, anchoring a brand, activating a public space, or marking an event.
- Concept design — sketches and color direction developed specifically for your wall and audience, not a stock template.
- Scope and timeline — a clear plan for approvals, materials, and schedule before any paint goes up, so there are no surprises.
- Execution — professional install, whether that's a single wall or a multi-day public art project.
Styles of work
Commissions range from bold graffiti-influenced lettering and characters to painterly fine art murals, portraiture, and abstract or culturally-rooted compositions — including work celebrating African American history, jazz and music culture, and community identity. Live event painting is also available for galas, festivals, and private functions where guests watch a piece come together in real time.
Travel commissions
Most mural work is completed on-site, so travel and logistics (lift or scaffold access, paint sourcing, local permitting coordination) are worked out as part of the planning phase for any project outside Atlanta. Below are a few markets with dedicated project pages; travel commissions aren't limited to these cities — if your city isn't listed, reach out and we'll figure out logistics together.
