Australian muralist Patrycja Hannagan, also known as Mural Nomad, has built a full time mural career while traveling across Australia. She shares how she built her mural business, what she learned from completing her 100 Mural Project, and how her career has evolved over the years.
Patrycja also shares the reality behind life as a traveling muralist, from landing jobs in small towns to managing large scale projects, teaching other artists, and building a strong community through retreats and mentorships.
She also opens up about some of the harder parts of being a full time artist including burnout, grief, personal growth, and navigating unhealthy mentorship experiences in the mural industry.
If you’re interested in murals, creative business, travel, mentorship, or the behind the scenes reality of being a working artist, Patrycja’s story offers an honest look into life as a modern muralist.