On wall	On canvas	On wood panels
The advantages to painting directly on the wall sometimes depends on the wall area. If there are many angles or odd areas in the wall, it is often better for the mural and faux to be painted directly on the wall. Sometimes it is just easier to paint on the wall and tie in matching faux wall treatments in various areas of the room. click here to see murals on walls	The advantages to painting a mural on canvas are many. The home or business is virtually uninterrupted for weeks or months with no scaffolding, etc. disrupting the area.  It can usually be installed in less than a day. It is painted in a private studio where the artist can work undistracted with the ability to concentrate on details. This usually results in a superior product for the client. This is especially needed for complicated trompe l'oeil work. A canvas can be removed, repositioned, later sold at auction, etc. for more value... especially as the artists reputation grows. click to see murals on canvas	The advantages to painting on wood panels are: If stiffness or rigidity is need. For example, if the mural is positioned off the wall 4 inches for more of a 3-D look. It can also be repositioned, relocated or removed and sold at auction. The home or business is virtually uninterrupted for weeks or months with no scaffolding, etc. disrupting the area.  It can usually be installed in less than a day. click to see murals on wood