Philip John
ARTIST BIO
Born in Victoria Australia. Won my first Art Competition aged 14 years. Studied in Melbourne College of Decoration.
Worked in Fashion and Hardware as a Prop Maker/ Window Dresser. Became a Studio Manager for a high-end Display Company in Melbourne.
I was fortunate to further my career in Film and Television as a Signwriter, Pictorial, and Scenic Artist when all was still hand-painted works.
Owned a successful Award Winning Sign Business in Townsville for 26 years until moving to Brisbane as a Project Manager for Sculpting Company.
Completed Painting and Sculpting Workshops in Australia and Internationally to experience working with the best in the industry.
With 45 yrs experience in the art world my forte still remains as a Mural Artist.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Townsville Water Tank - Townsville, QLD (750 sqm)
Bulletin - QLD (18 sqm)
Cactus Jack's - QLD (80 sqm)
Billabong Sanctuary - QLD (30 sqm)
Bullocks Signage - QLD (1 x 1m)
As a guide, we’ve listed below approximate per square meter rates for a range of projects, artist experience and what to expect for your budget.
Basic
Mid-Career
$150 p/sqm(Minimum rate $1500)
- Early-career artist
- Covers paint cost
- Artists discretion if they provide a design concept ahead of painting
Professional
$250+ p/sqm(Minimum rate $2500)
- Approval of design (if requested)
Commercial
$300+ p/sqm(Minimum rate $3000)
- Approval of design (if requested)
Branded
$300+ p/sqm(Minimum rate $5000)
- Approval of design (if requested)
International
$500+ p/sqm(Minimum base rate $10,000)
- Full-time professional artist
- Covers paint and material cost
- Covers flights & accommodation
- Creative concept can be directed by project owner
- Approval of design (if requested)