Association of Professional Muralists, UK

"your imagination is our inspiration"

Founded in 2004 by Messers: Bentley, Collett and Westall.

Christopher Bentley

 1956 - 2004.
One of the three founder members, Chris Bentley, is very sadly no longer with us.
Please still visit his website, as his work is still an inspiration to us all.

Christopher Westall

Est. 1990 - Chris Westall works in a variety of mural & trompe l’œil styles on commissions from restaurants, hotels, lesisure centres, businesses & private clients.

He is the author of both "Trompe L'Oeil Interiors" and "Trompe L'Oeil Bible" both published by David & Charles. 

Television work includes appearances on UK Style's "A House in Tuscany" and "Room Rivals", "Meridian Tonight", Channel 4's "The Great Pretenders" and more recently a few episodes of ITV1's "60 Minute Makeover" with fellow associate Gordon Collett.

Chris also takes classes for trompe l’œil & mural painting.

Gordon Collett

Est.1995 - Gordon Collett specialises in trompe l’œil murals and in period-styles.

Gordon has worked extensively in the UK, France, Holland and Spain for many private and commercial clients. 

He also accepts commissions for portraiture, copyist work and illustration (from 1989 being a freelance illustrator). Portraiture being his own special interest, regularly entering the BP Award.

Television work includes appearances on ITV1's "60 Minute Makeover"(with Chris Westall) and Sky Arts' "Mastering the Art".

Denise Cliffen

Est. 1998 - Denise Cliffen specialises in murals, trompe l’œil and children's' rooms.

Anna Smith

Est. 2000 - Anna Smith is the creative force behind Muraldesign offering a wide range of dynamic murals, trompe l’œil and canvases. 

Interiors across the country that have been transformed by Muraldesign's creative touch include stately homes, commercial properties, restaurants and cruise ships in addition to an array of domestic settings, including the homes of celebrities, film directors and writers. 

Anna's work has appeared in House Beautiful, Inspirations and Tatler magazines. 

Her website displays a portfolio of her work.

Richard Bagguley

Est.1988 Richard Bagguley has spent 20 years painting murals and trompe l'oeil on both sides of the Atlantic.

Incorporating Venetian polished plaster and faux finishes Richard offers a complete range from crisp modern to tastefully classic interiors for restaurants ,commercial and private homes. His clients include leading interior designers and many VIP clients in UK , Europe , Middle East ,USA and Asia.

Richard is published in books and magazines.

His website has more details with a full portfolio covering all areas