What I do

I am a professional artist and muralist, creating murals for public and private venues in North Carolina. I love collaborating with small towns and businesses and empowering them to stand out by designing a custom mural that celebrates their community.
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What I do

I am a professional artist and muralist, creating murals for public and private venues in North Carolina. I love collaborating with small towns and businesses and empowering them to stand out by designing a custom mural that celebrates their community.
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Why I do it 

As an artist, I believe in the importance of making the world a more beautiful place to live in. One of the ways I do this is by creating public art that everyone is able to enjoy and that gives life to the community.
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Why I do it 

As an artist, I believe in the importance of making the world a more beautiful place to live in. One of the ways I do this is by creating public art that everyone is able to enjoy and that gives life to the community.
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Hi! My name is Vanmural.

I’m what you would call the face of VanGoat Studios. Elyse, the artist, thinks she has the hardest and most difficult part of this business with organizing clients, sketching and then painting, but in reality, I have the hardest job. I have to always be on and constantly looking my best. I mean look at me - do you think I was just born this beautiful?


Any who, here’s how I began my journey to this company. Some kid gave me away to Goodwill…Can you believe that? Do I look like I belong at Goodwill? Exactly! And that’s when Elyse’s Mom pulled me out of the bottom of the barrel and dusted me off. Next thing I know, I’m doing photoshoots in front of murals and trying to keep my distance from the press. So if you ever see me at Elyse’s murals or at her vender booth, come on over and snap a photo with yours truly. That’s my job, so don’t make me look bad by walking away like you don’t know me! See ya soon!

My Services 

History of Hemp Mural by Elyse Johnson at East Coast Hemp Supply in Dunn, North Carolina

Indoor murals  

Murals done on an interior wall in a business or home offer an eye-catching focal point for any room. The mural done for East Coast Hemp Supply (left), is on the front wall of their store front, and draws the attention of passersby while telling the story of how hemp has been used throughout history. 

Outdoor murals

Outdoor murals provide public art that celebrates communities and revitalizes downtown areas. For example, Downtown Angier, North Carolina commissioned a series of murals to tell the story of Angier and how it has grown over the years.

Mural of mules, farmer, tobacco farm, and pine trees in downtown Angier, North Carolina by Elyse Johnson

Outdoor murals

Outdoor murals provide public art that celebrates communities and revitalizes downtown areas. For example, Downtown Angier, North Carolina commissioned a series of murals to tell the story of Angier and how it has grown over the years.

Mural of mules, farmer, tobacco farm, and pine trees in downtown Angier, North Carolina by Elyse Johnson

In the media

Life & Work With Elyse Johnson

Interview With Jackie Peña

Interview with Diane Wright

Interview with Nick Holcomb

Interview with Erin Currin

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