Ears
ARTIST BIO
Daniel O'Toole, also known by his street artist name as EARS, is a multi-disciplinary artist working in sound, painting, film, live performance and photography. Known for his public murals Australia-wide, his exposure in the public realm has introduced many people to his innovative, experimental studio practices. Growing up in the leafy suburb of Jannali in Sydney, EARS was brought up playing classical violin and from the age of 5, showed great passion for drawing cartoon caricatures. His murals are surreal portraits that take reference from artists like Picasso, Richard Diebenkorn and Brett Whitely.
The work of EARS is well suited to interior and outdoor spaces to work with a delicate charcoal-like line that can gently contrast clean architecture with an organic and playful yet sophisticated illustration style, informed by formalist portraiture.
From monochrome palettes to bright harmonious colour schemes, balance and attention to detail are applied to this musical abstraction of human faces.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Happy Magazine headquarters - Sydney, NSW (3 x 8m)
Alice St Mural - Sydney, NSW (2.5 x 4m)
King St Mural - Newtown NSW (8 x 12m)
Goddard St Mural Panel Installation - Sydney, NSW (Various Sizes)
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)