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Nicholas Monroe

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THAT'S MY MURAL!

I like it vivid, larger than life—bold, playful, and uncommon. My work is about inspiring possibility. I meet collaborators where they are and support in unfolding what they can’t yet see. I’m wildly imaginative, and I'll get you thinking like a kid again. What do you dream about? Let’s take a walk through your imagination. It’s about what’s ridiculous and fun. We'll take your vision and dial it up! What do you want to create?

Let's bring your vision to life!

☻ Short Bio

My name is Nicholas Monroe, and I am Texas-based muralist and public artist. I'm known for my vivid, large-scale work that blends present-day realism with modern industrial flair. I began painting in 2017 and transitioned into a full-time creative practice in 2020. Since then, my work has transformed walls into vibrant installations that spark imagination, engage communities, and invite wonder.

☻ Pick My Brain

I approach each project as a conversation—between space, story, and the people who move through both. I believe art should be immersive, interactive, and emotionally resonant, encouraging viewers to reconnect with their imaginations. I'm drawn to the edge where the unreal meets the ordinary, pushing to expand what’s possible through play, movement, and meaningful public engagement.

☻ My Artwork

Defined by bold colors, wide gradients, and energetic compositions, my style brings life and motion to everything from portraits to city-scale murals. My evolving practice now includes interactive and tactile elements, inviting people to not just view art, but experience it. Whether through paint or sculpture, my work transforms public spaces into shared stories—making art that feels alive, accessible, and deeply human.

Community Engagement

I love bringing the community into my projects. There’s something powerful about creating artwork in public spaces—places people pass by every day, places they belong to. I believe art should be accessible, alive, and connected to the people who live around it. That’s why I invite community members to join in the process, to pick up a brush and be part of the story. It’s a beautiful thing to witness—neighbors coming together to make something lasting. To me, that’s real impact: making something with people, for the place they call home. Learn more about my impact here.

SOME TECHNICAL INFO...

☺︎ Mediums I play with...

include acrylic, oil, watercolor, spray paint, and UV paint. I build with wood, vinyl, and steel; sometimes I light it all up with neon. I blend digital with the hand-drawn. I paint, draw, shoot, design, and experiment—no material is off-limits.

☺︎ The vibe I bring...

is street art. I mix realism, pop, portraiture, and surrealism with bold color and movement. My work spans landscapes, cityscapes, nature, still life, and interactive, site-specific pieces. As a teaching artist, I guide all ages—kids to seniors.

☺︎ As an artist, I am...

a multidisciplinary artist working across visual, media, and performing arts. I'm a muralist, painter, sculptor, illustrator, photographer, filmmaker, and maker—blending traditional craft with technology to create bold work.

I'M NOT JUST AN ARTIST.

My creativity shows up in many ways—not just on walls. Whether I’m collaborating, teaching, building, or running a business, I’m always creating and stretching what's possible. It’s all part of the same thing: using imagination and meaning to create impact.

I. Scribewerks

I collaborate with fellow artist Jonah LaMonica through Scribewerks. Together, we take on large-scale mural and installation work, often bringing in other artists, builders, and craftspeople to help bring the vision to life. It’s about working as a collective, combining our skills to make something bigger than any of us could do alone. Visit our instagram here.

II. Teacher

I invite people of all ages—from kids to seniors—to join in on my mural projects and workshops. I love showing folks how to paint, guiding them through the creative process, and watching them light up when they realize they can do it. It’s a chance to build something together, to reconnect with imagination, and to leave a lasting mark on the community. Vist my artist profile on the city website.

III. Builder + Innovator

I’m also a builder. I’ve worked in construction and painting, and I genuinely enjoy the hands-on side of making things real. I run a make-ready painting business called Paint Joy—because I think work can be creative, and business can be playful. Whether it’s building out a space or building out an idea, I’m always experimenting with new ways to bring art and life together.