4 Techniques We Use to Sketch a Mural Every mural begins with a strong sketch. Before the colors go up, we make sure the layout, proportions, and flow of the design are precise. Here are the four professional techniques we use to bring every concept accurately onto the wall: 1. MetaQuest VR Using virtual reality, we can place the artwork digitally onto the actual wall at full scale before we even draw. This lets us preview placement, adjust proportions, and sketch directly from a virtual overlay