What kind of paints would I use for murals, artistic painting on walls... drywall, brick etc?

Use acrylic. Acrylic comes in many colors and can be acquired in various sized containers. You will need more when painting large murals. Acrylic is durable and can be treated to withstand the elements when necessary. You should not expect to achieve the subtle passages that are possible working under ideal circumstances. These surfaces pose many challenges. The texture and absorbency will wear out brushes and soak up more paint. Think of painting planes rather than blending. The eye of the viewer and the distance from the work that a mural is viewed will support the illusion of a blend......the blending will be done in the mind of the viewer as long as the values are appropriate.





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Oil paint would require a lot of preparation of the surface and would be the most expensive option......the absorbency will wreck havoc on the crucial ratio of oil binder to pigment in oil paints.What kind of paints would I use for murals, artistic painting on walls... drywall, brick etc?
I use house paint to paint murals. I often go to the hardware store (Home Depot, Lowe's, etc.) and buy the discounted or returned paint. I use interior latex for interior murals and exterior house paint for outdoor murals (Sometimes oil for outdoor, but not always). I purchase smaller cans of house paint in vibrant colors already on the shelves to mix new colors. House paint is very durable and WAY cheaper than artists acrylic and/or oil paint. I have painted murals for over 20 years now. If you are painting on an already painted wall - make sure you know if the paint used is oil or not. If it is - use oil paint or you will need to prime before using acrylic or latex (or it will peel off).What kind of paints would I use for murals, artistic painting on walls... drywall, brick etc?
Oil paints would blend best, but you need lots of ventilation if you do interiors. Plus the brushes are hard to clean. You might want to reserve those for exterior work. Acrylics blend all right if you work quickly, and would probably be better for your health and your client's health.
acrylic paint should work