Mia's Mural & Media crafts hand-painted murals, brand photography, and custom visual content for local businesses and nonprofits across Austin. If your story deserves to be seen, this is where it begins.
Every project starts with a conversation and ends with something that genuinely reflects who you are.
A sweeping 40-foot indoor mural celebrating East Austin's neighborhood history for the Eastside Community Hub. Designed collaboratively with local residents and completed in three weeks. The piece became a centerpiece for the center's annual fundraising campaign.
Starting at $1,200Full visual identity refresh for a South Congress café — including logo, wall graphics, menu design, and a social media photography package shot on-location. The owner saw a 30% uptick in Instagram engagement within the first month. Real personality, real results.
Starting at $850A six-part visual storytelling series for a local literacy nonprofit, combining documentary-style photography with designed pull-quote graphics for grant proposals and donor newsletters. This kind of work is why I do what I do.
Starting at $600Hi, I'm Mia Thompson. I run a small creative studio out of my garage in Austin, Texas, and I love every square foot of it. What started as a side project painting murals for friends has grown into a full-service visual studio — but the spirit has stayed exactly the same: honest work, made with care, for people who actually give a damn about their community.
My clients are indie cafés, neighborhood nonprofits, local boutiques, and community centers. They're not chasing trends — they're building something real. My job is to translate that realness into visuals that stop people in their tracks: a mural that makes a customer feel at home the moment they walk in, a photo that makes a donor reach for their checkbook, a brand identity that finally looks like who you actually are.
I believe great visual work doesn't have to be cold or corporate. It should feel personal and authentic — because the best brands are the ones that wear their values on their sleeve. I work closely with every client, keeping projects collaborative and the communication clear, so there are no surprises and plenty of moments where you think "yes, that's exactly it."
Mia's Mural & Media is a one-woman operation by design. When you work with me, you're getting my full attention — not an account manager or a junior contractor. Every project I take on gets the same level of craft and curiosity that I'd give my own brand. Austin is my home and my inspiration, and I'm grateful every day that I get to help make it a little more beautiful.
Mia Thompson
Founder & Creative Director
Austin, Texas · Serving local businesses & nonprofits
80+
Projects
6+
Years
100%
Local
Whether you need a statement mural, a cohesive brand look, or compelling content for your channels — I've got you covered.
Custom hand-painted mural up to 20 ft, designed around your brand and story.
Weatherproof outdoor murals that turn your building into a neighborhood landmark.
Seasonal or permanent painted window displays that draw foot traffic and delight passersby.
Facilitated mural projects that engage staff, customers, or community members in the creation process.
Logo, color palette, typography guide, and one printed collateral piece to get you started right.
A complete overhaul — logo, brand guide, signage concepts, social templates, and menu or print design.
Beautiful, on-brand menus, flyers, and event programs that reinforce your identity everywhere.
20 custom-designed, on-brand social media templates sized for Instagram, Facebook, and Stories.
2-hour on-location shoot with 40+ edited images — perfect for your website, social media, and press.
Documentary-style photography + designed pull-quote graphics for grant proposals, newsletters, and donor appeals.
Ongoing monthly photography and social content creation so your feed always looks intentional and fresh.
Full-event photography for openings, community events, fundraisers, and pop-ups — with fast turnaround.
From garage walls to gallery walls — here's a sample of what happens when creativity meets community.
Eastside Café — Botanical Wall Mural
Community Center — Neighborhood History Mural
Austin Reads — Literacy Nonprofit Brand Photos
Live Music Venue — Exterior Building Mural
South Congress Boutique — Spring Storefront Art
East 6th Eatery — Full Brand Identity & Photography
Real feedback from the local businesses and nonprofits I've had the pleasure of working with in Austin.
★★★★★
"Mia completely transformed the feel of our café with a botanical mural that stretches across our entire back wall. Customers photograph it constantly — it's become a signature part of our space. She was easy to communicate with throughout, stuck to her timeline, and the final result exceeded everything we imagined. We've already booked her for a second project."
Daniela Ruiz
Owner, Copa Verde Café — East Austin
★★★★★
"We needed photography and graphics for a major grant proposal and had a two-week turnaround. Mia delivered a full 10-image documentary series with designed quote cards that honestly made our whole submission look professional. The grant committee specifically commented on the visual quality of our application. She gets nonprofits — she understands what we're trying to say."
Marcus Webb
Executive Director, Bright Futures ATX
★★★★★
"I was nervous to invest in a brand refresh because I didn't want to lose the vibe I'd built over years. Mia listened more carefully than anyone I'd spoken to and came back with an identity that felt more like 'us' than anything we could have described ourselves. The new logo, color palette, and signage concepts were all spot on. Our regulars noticed immediately, in the best possible way."
Priya Nair
Co-owner, Little Thread Boutique — South Congress
Austin, Texas
I work on-location throughout Austin and surrounding areas. Studio visits are welcome by appointment during business hours — just reach out and we'll set something up.
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