Mia Thompson creates hand-crafted murals, photography, and digital media for local businesses and nonprofits across Austin. If you need something personal, authentic, and built around your community — you've found the right studio.
Here are three standout projects that show the range and heart behind Mia's Mural & Media.
A vibrant 30-foot exterior mural celebrating South Austin's food culture and the Garza family's three-generation story. Hand-painted over two weeks using weather-resistant pigments. The mural became a neighborhood landmark almost overnight.
From $2,400A full brand photography package for an East Austin nonprofit serving immigrant families. Included 60+ edited portraits, event coverage, and a social media content library used across their annual report and fundraising campaign. Raised $42K in their first digital drive.
From $1,200A complete visual refresh for an indie coffee shop in the Mueller neighborhood — logo illustration, interior chalkboard art, packaging design, and an Instagram content calendar. Their online following tripled in four months post-launch.
From $850Mia Thompson runs her creative studio out of a garage in Austin, Texas — and she wouldn't have it any other way. What started as a passion for painting murals on neighborhood walls has grown into a full-service visual storytelling practice serving local businesses, community organizations, and nonprofits across the city. Mia believes that every business has a story worth telling beautifully, and she's built a practice around doing exactly that.
Her clients range from indie cafés and food trucks to community centers and arts nonprofits — the common thread being that they all need something authentic, something that feels like them. Mia takes the time to listen before she ever picks up a brush or a camera. Understanding a client's community, their customers, and their values is how she makes sure every project lands the way it should.
Mia's core values are honesty, craft, and community. She charges fair prices because she believes good design shouldn't be reserved for big budgets. She's collaborated with over 40 Austin-area organizations and is deeply invested in making the city's visual landscape richer, weirder, and more human. If you've walked through South Congress, Mueller, or East 6th recently, there's a good chance you've already seen her work.
When she's not painting or shooting, Mia teaches community mural workshops and mentors young creatives through the Austin Creative Alliance. She approaches every project — big or small — with the same enthusiasm and attention to detail that got her first mural commissioned at age 23. At Mia's Mural & Media, the goal is simple: make your brand feel as good as the work you do.
Let's Talk About Your ProjectMia Thompson
Artist & Visual Storyteller
Austin, Texas
Every project is quoted individually — these ranges reflect real work completed for Austin-area clients. Reach out and let's build something that fits your goals and budget.
Exterior Business Mural
From $2,400Large-scale outdoor murals on brick, stucco, or wood. Weather-resistant, fully custom, includes concept sketches and two revision rounds.
Interior Accent Mural
From $900Feature wall murals for restaurants, offices, and retail spaces. Perfect for creating an Instagrammable moment in your space.
Community / Nonprofit Mural
From $1,400Reduced rates and community-centered design process for nonprofits, schools, and community organizations. Grant documentation support available.
Mural Touch-Up & Restoration
From $300Refresh faded or damaged existing murals. Assess, restore, and seal for long-term durability. Any artist's work welcome.
Brand Photography Day
$650Full-day on-location shoot for products, team portraits, and atmosphere. Includes 50+ edited images delivered within 7 business days.
Social Media Content Package
$400/moMonthly retainer: 20 custom-shot images plus 8 Reel/TikTok clips, caption writing, and posting schedule included.
Event & Launch Coverage
From $450Grand openings, fundraisers, pop-ups, and community events. Photo and short-form video delivered within 48 hours.
Mini Brand Session
$250Two-hour session with 20 edited images. Great for new businesses or solo founders who need a professional presence quickly.
Logo & Brand Identity Kit
From $750Custom illustrated or typographic logo, color palette, and usage guide. Delivered in all file formats. Three concepts presented, two revision rounds.
Menu & Print Collateral
From $300Beautifully designed menus, flyers, event posters, and signage. Print-ready files provided. Illustration add-ons available.
Chalkboard & Hand-Lettering
From $200Seasonal specials boards, menu chalkboards, and custom hand-lettered signage for your space. Ongoing maintenance packages available.
Annual Creative Retainer
Custom QuoteOngoing design, photography, and content partnership for businesses that want consistent, high-quality visual assets year-round.
Projects completed across Austin — from garage concepts to neighborhood icons.
Florals & Ferns — East Austin Café Wall
Migration Mural — Del Valle Community Center
Live Music Tribute — South Congress Venue
Austin Skyline Series — Brand Photography
Barton Springs Tribute — Nonprofit Campaign Art
Garden to Table — Food Truck Logo Illustrations
Real words from real clients — local businesses and nonprofits who've seen what authentic visual storytelling can do.
★★★★★
"Mia painted our exterior wall and it completely transformed how people see our restaurant. Customers stop and take photos every single day — we've been tagged over 400 times on Instagram since it went up. She really took time to understand our family's story before she ever touched a brush. Worth every penny and then some."
Rosa Garza
Owner, La Paloma Taquería — South Austin
★★★★★
"We hired Mia for our annual campaign photography and the results blew us all away. The portraits she captured of our community members were so dignified and real — our board said they were the best visuals we'd ever had. Our fundraising email that featured her photos had a 38% open rate, which is unheard of for us. She just gets people."
Marcus Webb
Executive Director, Roots & Routes Austin
★★★★★
"I was nervous about the rebrand because Birdhouse has such a loyal following and I didn't want to mess with that vibe. Mia nailed it on the first concept. The logo she illustrated, the chalkboard menus, the packaging — it all feels cohesive and totally us. Our Instagram grew from 1,200 to 4,600 followers in four months. Hire her immediately."
Priya Nair
Owner, Birdhouse Coffee — Mueller, Austin
Studio visits by appointment — walk-ins always welcome during open hours. Based in Austin, Texas with project work throughout the city and surrounding area.
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Got a project in mind? Tell Mia a little about it and she'll get back to you within one business day. No pressure, no sales pitch — just a conversation about what you need.