Custom Murals by The Scribblist
Walls that tell your story
Hand-painted murals for restaurants, offices, retail shops, play spaces, and homes. Bold, whimsical, and designed to make your space unforgettable.
The Scribblist is a Portland-based mural artist with over 25 years of painting experience, specializing in whimsical, bold, and custom-designed murals for commercial and residential spaces. From locally inspired scenes for restaurants and cafes to branded office environments, children’s play spaces, healthcare settings, and one-of-a-kind home features - each mural is designed collaboratively, painted by hand, and built to make people stop and look. Past clients include Nike World Headquarters, iQ Credit Union, Dig PDX, and LEKA Playland. Available for projects across the U.S.
Who We Work With
Restaurants & Cafes
Create a visual identity that makes your space as memorable as your menu.
Retail & Boutiques
Turn your shop floor into a destination. Give customers a reason to photograph and share.
Offices & Co-working
Artwork that expresses your values, lifts your team, and impresses every visitor.
Healthcare & Wellness
Calming, considered artwork that transforms clinic spaces into hubs for community.
Residential
Who says your home has to be boring? Make it truly your own with art that means something to you.
Hotels & Hospitality
Bespoke murals that elevate guest experience and make every room worth remembering.
Recent Projects
Dig PDX | Beaverton, Oregon
Over 1,000+ square feet of locally inspired murals for Oregon’s largest indoor sandbox. From Mount Hood, to a construction zone in the city, a trip to the coast and Haystack Rock, and finally to a prehistoric dig site in the Painted Hills, each play space has a unique, locally inspired theme.
LEKA Playland | Tigard, Oregon
Scandinavian inspired designs for an indoor children’s play space in Tigard, Oregon. Designs include a woodland scene, a watercolor inspired rainbow, and a whimsical European cityscape.
iQ Credit Union | Sherwood, Oregon
Inspired by the surrounding natural beauty of Sherwood, this mural combines local highlights like the wildlife found at the Tualatin River Wildlife Nature Refuge with branded elements such as the friendly Sasquatch and buffalo plaid details.
Nike World Headquarters| Beaverton, Oregon
Hand-painted mural design on shoe boxes for retail concept development at Nike World HQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every project is priced individually based on size, complexity, and travel requirements. Reach out for a custom quote.
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From initial inquiry to completed mural , most projects take 6-10 weeks. This includes design development, approval, and installation. Rush timelines can sometimes be accommodated, so it’s always worth getting in touch even if you’re working on a tight timeline.
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Yes - I take on projects across the US and will travel for the right project. Travel and accommodation costs are factored into the project quote.
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Absolutely. Every mural is designed around your brand identity - your color palette, your tone, your values. I’ll ask for brand guidelines, mood boards, or references at the briefing stage, and the design concept will reflect these throughout.
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I work on most interior and exterior wall surfaces, including brick and concrete. I’ll assess the surface during the consultation phase and advise on any preparation needed.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.
Let’s Work Together
Every great mural starts with a conversation. If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your project.
