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Bay Area Portrait and Mural

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If this project is important, you deserve to hire the very best: a classically trained painter that is both friendly and a true professional. We talk, we agree on the terms, we schedule, I paint it, and it will look great, Satisfaction Guaranteed. Your colleagues, friends, and loved ones will be singing your praises. WHEN IT NEEDS LOOK GREAT, YOU DESERVE THE BEST PAINTING FOR YOUR MONEY! Yurik the Artist has 20 years experience in the world of COMMISSION PAINTING, FINE ART, MURALS and LIVE WEDDING AND EVENT PAINTING. Yurik is classically trained Oil Painter and extremely talented at PORTRAITURE, capturing the likeness and emotion of people, places, and pets. I also specialize in CORPERATE LOBBY AND INTERIOR MURALS painting in a wide range of styles. Yurik has done work for companies such as Google, CAI, and Anhauser Busch and prestigious organizations like Historic Mission San Jose. Yurik also does SIT DOWN GRAPHIC DESIGN SESSIONS AT CAFES, when you need digital work done in a hurry. Yurik has also done church murals, Live Painting Events and Performances, Festivals and Gallery Shows. Have an Anniversary coming up and want a portrait? Have a Wedding and want something totally unique and entertaining for your guests? Need a holiday present? Have a new cafe or office that needs a mural? Let's Make it Amazing, HIRE THE BEST!
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Hired 43 times

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23 years in business

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2024

Services offered
Type of property

Residential

Commercial

Mural size

Small (less than 25 sq ft)

Medium (25 - 50 sq ft)

Large (50 - 100 sq ft)

Very large (over 100 sq ft)

Projects and media

90 photos

Projects and media

90 photos

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.

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Andres P.

3 days ago

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I recently hired Yurik to create a mural for my chiropractic office and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From the very beginning, they were professional, communicative, and extremely detail-oriented. They took the time to understand my vision, asked thoughtful questions about my brand and style. Throughout the process, they were punctual, respectful of the space, and kept me updated on progress. The final mural exceeded my expectations — the lines are clean, the colors are vibrant, and the design perfectly captures the atmosphere I wanted for my space. Customers have already been complimenting it, and it adds so much personality and warmth.

Details: Indoor wall(s) • Commercial • Small (less than 25 sq ft) • I have design drawings

Muralist
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Aparna F.

Aug 13, 2025

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Yurik was an absolute joy to work with. From inquiry to delivery he was a great partner on our project. He rose to the occasion taking on a one of a kind mural idea from us. He was extremely responsive and reliable making it a critical part of the success of this project because everything had to be delivered on a tight set timeline on this project. He is an outstanding artist and delivered a magical experience! Thank you!

Details: Indoor wall(s) • Residential • Small (less than 25 sq ft) • I have design drawings

Muralist
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Mike C.

Jan 26, 2025

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Details: Indoor wall(s) • Commercial • Medium (25 - 50 sq ft) • I have design drawings

Muralist
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Lauren L.

4 days ago

We knew we wanted a live painter for our wedding, but while they are gaining popularity, they don't seem to be super common! There are a few in the SF Bay Area we looked at, and Yurik's portfolio was the most impressive to us. We really cared about the painting actually looking like us, and that is why we chose Yurik. The way he is able to capture facial details is pretty impressive. To book, we had a phone call with Yurik to chat about the package we wanted to purchase (he offers different sizes of painting, different canvases, and additions like paper prints of the final product). After booking, we had another phone call closer to the wedding to clarify which moment we wanted him to capture (we chose walking back down the aisle after being married) and timing for the day of. On the day of the wedding, Yurik was prompt and flexible (we were the ones running late). We took some pre-ceremony photos with our photographers on sight, and then we had Yurik take photos of us walking down the aisle “pretending” like we had just been married so he could have a reference to paint. I highly recommend doing this so Yurik can get started on the painting and not have to worry about capturing the moment digitally in real time. Capturing those photos took maybe 90 seconds, so it’s not a big deal to add to your timeline. It was so cool to see the progress on the painting throughout the night, and our guests loved it. We had so many compliments on how cool it was and how talented Yurik was! Live painting is pretty awesome because you not only get the priceless keepsake, but also guest entertainment. By the end of the night, the painting was pretty far along (enough that it was very obvious the painting was us and the moment was clear), but it was not done. This was expected, but I just want to clarify that for folks who think they might be walking away with the painting that night. Yurik took it home to his studio, and we picked the final product up about 2 months later! We are beyond impressed with his work - it is truly perfect. Live painting is expensive! Yurik’s pricing was pretty comparable to other live painters in the area, though. The price is justified, in my opinion, for the product and experience you get.
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David P.

Aug 18, 2025

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Fantastic painter, very helpful with a really great result. It was a wedding present for my fiance and she loved it!

Details: Painting • Adults • 2-5 • Canvas • 20x30

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Yurik Riegel

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    One painting or mural might have a high level of detail or a particularly time consuming thing to paint and another might not. And so a conversation is always necessary first.

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    I will usually have a short conversation with a customer over the phone, to connect and understand exactly what the customer wants. I can then work up an estimate and a contract for that work. Once we have an agreement and a down payment, the work gets scheduled and done. The customer loves their new artwork or mural!

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    The quality of an artist's portfolio is probably the single most important thing to consider. It is more important than slick ad copy. Also a lot of customers are impressed by either really branded headshot of the artist or professional photos of art that is actually very simple to paint. The artist may need to have considerable talent to accomplish the task that you need them to complete, so do yourself a favor and hire someone with skill!

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