Hand-Painted Murals in Cape Town
Any scale. Any surface. Always hand-painted.
Cape Town Mural Arts is a hand-painted mural studio in Woodstock, painting interior murals, exterior façades and public art for hotels, restaurants and developers since 2011 — across Cape Town and worldwide. We are the mural division of Cape Town Signwriting, one of South Africa's leading hand-painted studios, founded by artist David Brits. Every wall is an original: no vinyl, no print, no shortcuts.
Mural Services in Cape Town
Interior murals — Hand-painted interior murals in Cape Town for restaurants, hotels, bars, cafés, retail and offices. A full brief-to-brushstroke service: concept, artwork and on-site execution.Exterior murals & building façades — Large-scale hand-painted walls, façades and hoardings, from single walls to multi-storey commercial buildings.Hospitality feature walls — Feature walls for hotel lobbies, wine estate tasting rooms, bars, lounges, rooftops and terraces in Cape Town and beyond.Public art Cape Town — Civic murals, pedestrian crossing artwork and placemaking commissions for public space.Mural design & illustration — Original concept, composition and hand-drawn illustration, paint-ready for our team or yours.Signwriting — For hand-painted signwriting and lettering in Cape Town, see our sister studio Cape Town Signwriting .
Selected Mural Projects
Gorgeous George , City Bowl, Cape Town — 32 unique hand-painted suite murals for the first Cape Town Design Hotels™ property.Gigi Rooftop , Gorgeous George, City Bowl, Cape Town — Henri Rousseau-themed jungle mural for the rooftop pool house.Radisson Red Hotel , V&A Waterfront, Cape Town — 8-storey exterior façade mural, painted by a team of six over two weeks.Morea House , Camps Bay, Cape Town — hand-painted botanical fresco wrapping the vault of the Omri restaurant.Athletic Club & Social , Gardens, Cape Town — a 40m² illustrated pastoral mural wrapping the VIP room of the Upstairs bar.Tintswalo Summer House , Glencairn, Cape Town — a complete hand-painted identity across the entire hotel.Clay Dubai , Bluewaters Island, Dubai — eight large-scale hand-painted portrait murals for the Nikkei restaurant.Clay Bahrain , Manama, Bahrain — blue-and-white tile painting on the Terminal building's 5th floor.Ash Lounge , Dubai, UAE — hand-painted murals for an intimate rooftop lounge.Somewhere Al'Ula , Al'Ula, Saudi Arabia — 100m² of floor-to-ceiling murals referencing Al'Ula's ancient geology.Somewhere Bujairi , Diriyah, Riyadh — oasis-inspired tile frescos in a top-tier Bujairi Terrace restaurant.Hilton Canopy — Lounge , Gardens, Cape Town — a pen-and-ink lounge mural depicting the Cape legend of Jan van Hunks and the Devil.Hilton Canopy — Gym , Gardens, Cape Town — a full aerosol mural programme with Ndebele-influenced compositions and motivational lettering.Notos Café , Glencairn, Cape Town — Notos, Greek god of the south wind, for Tintswalo's Greek-inspired froyo shop.House of Chommies , Gardens, Cape Town — hand-illustrated exterior murals wrapping the flagship store at 110 Hatfield Street.Deus Café & Bakery , Kronendal, Hout Bay — graphic murals and directional signage across Deus Ex Machina's flagship Africa campus.Riverlands , Observatory, Cape Town — custom-illustrated aquatic fauna of the Liesbeek River system across Riverlands Mall.Waves of Pride , Sea Point Promenade, Cape Town — 'Born to Be Me', a rainbow pride mural on the beachfront pavilion.Strand Street Crossing , St George's Mall, Cape Town CBD — a full pedestrian crossing daisy pattern that became a CBD landmark.Sea Point Crossing , Sea Point, Cape Town — 'Recollection', a 16×14m pedestrian crossing artwork on Main Road.MamaSamba , Rosebank, Johannesburg — Brazilian-styled graphic murals across the restaurant interior.
Why Hand-Painted?
The work belongs to the surface — it cannot be peeled off or reprinted.
It carries human presence; every wall records the hand that made the mark.
It adapts to irregular surfaces and architectural idiosyncrasies.
It is more permanent and site-specific than vinyl or digital print.
It gives buildings and brands a stronger, more legible public identity.
It turns dead surfaces into active spaces.
Our Process
Initial Enquiry — Client sends project location, photos, dimensions, deadline and a brief.Site Review — We assess the surface, scale, access, materials and technical requirements.Quote & Scope — We prepare a quote based on design complexity, size, surface, access, materials and timeline.Deposit & Booking — Work is booked once the deposit and signed quote are received.Design & Artwork — Artwork is prepared, refined and approved before painting begins.Preparation — Templates, paint, surface prep, access equipment and logistics organised.Painting — The team executes the work on site with careful attention to scale, detail and finish.Sign-Off — Final work is reviewed, photographed and signed off.
Selected Clients
Mission for Inner City Cape Town, Gorgeous George, Marriott, Tintswalo, Clay Dubai, Spier 1692, V&A Waterfront, Deus Ex Machina, Hilton, Boschendal, Cape Town Tourism, Ash Lounge, Accor, MamaSamba, Radisson, Protea Hotels Marriott, Yoco and Tristan du Plessis Studio.
About Cape Town Mural Arts & Founder David Brits
Cape Town Mural Arts was founded by artist David Brits, who studied a BA Fine Art (Painting) at the Michaelis School of Fine Art, UCT, graduating with distinction in 2010. Over fifteen years he has built one of Cape Town's leading mural studios — a team that paints by hand on any surface, at any scale. Clients include Marriott, Hilton, Accor and Design Hotels™.
Where We Work
Cape Town (Sea Point, City Bowl, Woodstock, Camps Bay, Constantia), the Cape Winelands (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl), Johannesburg and Durban. Internationally: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a mural cost in Cape Town?
Every wall is different, so we quote each project on its own terms. Cost depends on scale, surface, design complexity, access and timeline. Send photos, rough dimensions and a sense of what you want to achieve, and we will return an honest, itemised quote.
Do you paint exterior murals and building façades?
Yes — large-scale exterior murals and building façades, from single walls to multi-storey work, such as our eight-storey Radisson Red façade in the V&A Waterfront. We handle access, scaffolding and weather-grade materials.
What do you need from me to quote a mural?
The location, photos of the wall, rough dimensions, your deadline, and a short description of what you want to achieve. Artwork or brand references help.
Do you only do hand-painted work?
Yes. Every mural is painted by hand — no vinyl, no print, no shortcuts. For hand-painted signage and lettering, see Cape Town Signwriting.
Which areas do you work in?
Cape Town and the Winelands, nationally in Johannesburg and Durban, and internationally across Dubai, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
How long does a mural take?
It depends on scale and detail. A feature wall might take a few days; a multi-storey façade or a full hotel programme runs into weeks. We give you a clear timeline in the quote and work to it.
What surfaces can you paint on?
Painted plaster, brick, concrete, timber, tile, glass and steel — interior and exterior. We assess and prepare every surface before painting.
How long will a hand-painted mural last?
A well-prepared, properly sealed mural lasts for years — interior work indefinitely, exterior work for many seasons depending on exposure. We use hard-wearing, light-fast materials and can advise on protective coatings and the occasional refresh.
Request a Mural Quote — Cape Town
Email: info@murals.co.za · Phone: +27 60 673 3574 · Studio: 196 Victoria Road, Woodstock, Cape Town · Instagram: @muralarts.za
