Murals & hand-painted artwork · Concord, NC · Greater Charlotte

Custom murals and artwork that celebrate your story.

Turning your inspiration into art.

I create original murals and artwork that celebrate the places and people we want to keep and carry with us. Whether it’s a special trip, a pet, a loved one, or a certain aesthetic that you want to capture, every piece I create starts with a story. I work from my studio in Concord, NC, and paint throughout the greater Charlotte area.

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Hand-painted misty mountain forest mural covering a bedroom wall, layered pines and fog in soft greens and greys
Photo slot · 16:10 · hero image The single strongest mural, shot wide and level. Most likely the orthodontic practice piece. This is the one image that decides whether a visitor keeps scrolling.

Selected murals and commissions

Custom story mural for a dental practice in Mooresville, NC: North Carolina flag, Birmingham Magic City sign, university crests, a lake and mountains, and a family silhouette
Photo slot · 21:9 panoramic The headline image. Full mural, shot straight-on, wall filling the frame. Even daylight, no flash, camera level with the middle of the wall.

01

The Road to Success

A custom story mural for a dental practice that showcases the journey of the family behind the business. It highlights the places that shaped them and the road that led them to Mooresville.

Room
Dental practice, treatment area
Location
Mooresville, NC
Surface
Painted drywall
Size
15 × 12 ft
Misty pine forest nursery mural in China Grove, NC, with seven family pets hidden among the trees and a crib against the painted wall
Photo slot · 16:10 wide The mural in its room, with furniture and a doorway in frame so the scale reads. This is the shot that lets someone picture it in their own space.

02

In Honor of the Fur Siblings

A forest nursery wall with seven beloved family pets hidden throughout. Some are gone, but never forgotten.

Room
Nursery
Location
China Grove, NC
Surface
Primed drywall
Size
15 × 8 ft
Hand-painted wildflower meadow nursery mural in Mint Hill, NC, blues, purples and yellows running the length of the wall
Photo slot · 16:10 wide Exterior wall. Shoot on an overcast day or within an hour of sunrise. Midday sun blows out the colour and throws hard shadows.

03

Wildflower Meadow

Wildflowers might look delicate but grow tall and strong despite the storms that life brings, a lovely sentiment to honor a new baby.

Room
Nursery
Location
Mint Hill, NC
Surface
Primed drywall
Size
10 × 8 ft
Hand-painted crescent moon, sixteen stars and billowing clouds across a nursery wall in Fort Mill, SC, in soft greys and white
Photo slot · 16:10 wide The painting itself, edge to edge. No ceiling, no floor.

04

Sixteen Stars

Each star in this nursery mural has a special story behind it that will be passed down to the next generation.

Room
Nursery
Location
Fort Mill, SC
Surface
Primed drywall
Size
10 × 8 ft
Close detail of hand-painted peach and purple iris blooms
1:1 in situ Mural with a person or piece of furniture in frame for scale.
Detail of a misty forest mural with tiny figures on a path between the pines
1:1 before / after The blank wall beside the finished wall. The most persuasive image a muralist owns.
Detail of hand-painted yellow and purple wildflowers against a pale wall
1:1 vertical wall Stairwell, entry, or ceiling. Crop square from a tall original.
Deep green mountain and forest mural filling a living room wall around a window
1:1 small works A painted mirror, canvas, or event piece. The bridal shower mirror would work here. Different buyer, different search term, same hand.
Misty forest mural painted around a window, pines fading into fog
1:1 in progress On the ladder, mid-brushstroke. People hire the person, not just the painting.
Arched floor mirror hand-painted with pink, purple and white florals, made for a bridal shower
Painted object A mirror, a canvas, an event piece. Different buyer, different search term, same hand.
Close detail of the hand-painted roses, tulips and sweet peas on the mirror glass
Detail Close enough to see the brushwork.
Close detail of a white dog painted sitting on a forest path in the nursery mural, with a small dark dog behind it
Detail One of the seven pets hidden in the forest nursery.
Close detail of a black and tan terrier painted among the painted pines of the nursery mural
Detail Another of the seven, tucked into the trees.
Close detail of the hand-painted crescent moon and two stars rising out of the clouds in the Sixteen Stars nursery mural
Detail The moon close up, from the Fort Mill nursery.

Have a project in mind?

Send me your thoughts, hopes, dreams, and a budget range you feel comfortable with! I’ll answer within two business days with a rough estimate about fit, cost and timing.

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What I paint

Walls, canvas, paper, keepsakes, and everything in between.

Murals

I love turning a simple wall into a beautiful work of art.

  • Nurseries and children’s rooms
  • Practices, clinics, and offices
  • Accent walls throughout the home
  • Cafés, bakeries, and boutiques

Canvas commissions

Hang a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of artwork in your home.

  • Landscapes and favorite places
  • Shapes and abstract ideas
  • Memorialize your bridal bouquet

Keepsakes

I can paint almost anything!

  • Hand-painted mirrors and glass
  • Teacups, jewelry boxes, candles
  • Bridal showers, weddings, and events
  • Hand-painted signage and lettering

How a mural commission works

Most people have never hired a muralist before.

1

Conversation

Photos of the room, who it’s for, and a rough budget.

2

Site visit

I measure the wall and check the surface.

3

Design & quote

A sketch, an estimated price, and a timeline.

4

Painting

I prep, prime and paint, with photos as I go.

5

Sealing

If needed, I seal it to protect the finish.

Tara Venturini-Bush of Solaria Studio painting at an easel outdoors with her dog beside her
Photo slot At work, in front of a mural. Not a studio headshot. People hire the person they can picture in their house.
Based in
Concord, NC
Serving
Greater Charlotte

About the studio

I’m Tara Venturini-Bush.

I’ve been painting since childhood. In a world that has become focused on speed, convenience, and fast fashion, I find joy in custom, quality creations that celebrate our humanity.

I love nature and whimsy. When I’m not painting, I’m usually spending time outdoors with my family and dogs.

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