Howdy, I’m Hale.

Illustration of a black bird holding a marker with a rainbow trail behind it, forming a banner that reads 'MAGPIE MURALS & ILLUSTRATIONS'.

I’m a self-taught, freelance muralist and illustrator based in Houston, Texas. I’ve been making art for as long as I could hold a crayon, I’ve illustrated fantasy art since 2018, and I’ve been a freelance muralist since 2022.

Whether it’s bringing a mundane space to life with paint, or bringing something from your imagination to reality — I’m here to help everyone see the same magic that I do in the world around us.

Let's get Magical!
Let's get Magical!
Close-up selfie of a young woman with short brown hair, smiling, wearing a black graphic t-shirt, denim overalls, a choker, and layered necklaces, captured in a space with a metallic background and a table with art supplies.

About the Artist

Methods

I curate my style to your space — we’ll go through several sketches and mockups to fine tune exactly what design and vibe you want from my art.

I’m adaptable and collaborate on design elements throughout the process. Art is a living thing and sometimes it needs real-time adjustments.

I create custom colors and designs for every project. I don’t use stencils. I don’t buy pre-mixed colors. I try to make each piece as unique as I possibly can while maintaining my personal style of bold colors, strong line-work, and whimsy.

Motivation

Every artwork creates an experience — great artwork creates a reaction. I want to share my love and admiration of the world around us, but I also want to help spur people to action towards find the mundane things in their lives and making them magical — like the idle passing of mountainous clouds across Texas floodplains, or the way flowers push their towards the sun with the same fervor of a reuniting couple - I find such mundanity magical, and I love nothing more than to help others see the amazing world I see with my art.

Inspiration

I’m constantly inspired by the natural world around us, by the mysteries and magic possible in this grand universe of ours. I never feel more alive than when I’m making art, and that joy for life is something I hope to impart when I create.

Hobbies & Faves

Playing board games, TTRPGs/Dungeons & Dragons, baking, gardening, bullying my cat, and going on adventures with my spouse!

Colorful mural featuring a cartoonish goat standing among green grasses and purple plants near a body of water, with trees and a bright blue sky with white clouds in the background.
Colorful mural with trees, a blue wolf, a yellow tent, and a boat with a person on a blue water background.
Colorful mural depicting a desert scene with blue sky, clouds, and orange rock formations, in an indoor space.
Indoor scene with a wall mural of trees and clouds, and a small section of furniture and shelves visible in the foreground.
Decorative holiday window display featuring a large smiling Christmas tree with colorful ornaments, a red bow, holly, and mistletoe. The tree has a face with eyes, a nose, and a mouth. Surrounding the tree are green holly leaves with red berries and
Colorful drawings of holiday-themed objects on a window, including a red cowboy hat with a star, a green and yellow plaid scarf, a plate of cookies, a glass of milk, a candy cane, a wrapped gift, a cup of hot chocolate, a snowflake, a stocking, a sli
Silhouette of a woman with blonde hair and a feathered headband, sitting at a table with a martini and pouring a drink, depicted in a stylized, minimalist painting style with black, yellow, and orange colors.
Store window display advertising earning points every day for shopping online or in-store. The display has colorful text, a cartoon skeleton with a green present on its head, and floating coins with the word 'points' and a percentage symbol.
Storefront window with signs that say 'Delta 9 & Detox Dispensary' and display various red and white heart and love-themed illustrations, with newspaper clippings behind the signs.
A promotional graphic for a comic book titled "Lords of the Flire in the Hollow." The image features an artist's rendering of a humanoid alien with a large head and elongated eyes, standing to the right. To the left, there is a man with a distressed
Dark, shadowy figures with glowing yellow eyes, one with a snake-like shape and another with a human face and hair resembling snakes, set against a gray background.
A cartoon character with long white hair, fangs, and pointed ears, dressed in dark robes, appears to be flying through a colorful, cosmic background with clouds, stars, and a yellow moon. The character is holding a wand emitting sparkles or magic.
A stylized drawing of a man with brown hair, a beard, and blue eyes, wearing black armor with red and gold accents, holding a large spear on his shoulder, with a female character with dark skin, white curly hair, and elf-like ears, wearing a teal jac
A medieval-style illustration of a red-haired king wearing a golden crown, a gray suit of armor, and a white fur cloak with black spots, holding a sword, against a green background.
A woman dressed in medieval or fantasy-style clothing, wearing a gold and black gown with matching accessories, including earrings and a headpiece, standing with her hands clasped in front of her. The background is a shaded green.
A digital fantasy painting of a female tiefling with purple hair, cut horns, yellow-green eyes, and pointed ears, wearing a red patterned vest with orange trim, revealing a tattoo of a ginko leaf on her abdomen, against a muted green background.
Digital artwork of a young man with dark hair, wearing a leather jacket and a laced shirt, set against vibrant glowing bone wings.
An elderly man with gray hair and a beard, dressed as a Sith Lord, is kneeling on one knee and holding a red lightsaber in his right hand. He appears to be in a moment of contemplation or exertion.
A digital illustration of a young adventurer with blonde hair, wearing a hat, holding a sword, and surrounded by swirling gold and black mechanical wings. She has a confident and cocky expression.
A fantasy-style illustration of a humanoid with features of a mythical creature, with long curly hair, pointed ears, and horns, reaching upward towards a celestial object with stars in the background, framed by neon lines and geometric shapes.

Services

Interior Wall Murals

Concept and creation of interior wall murals for personal or commercial spaces.

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Exterior Window Murals

Concept and creation of window murals for retail spaces, such as sale signs, hours, event ads, etc.

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Digital Illustrations

Concept and creation of digital illustrations for projects such as TTRPG art, character design, cover art, and more!

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Get in Touch!

Schedule a free design discussion today.

Howdy, Hale!
Howdy, Hale!
Storefront window with signs for kratom, delta 9 and detox, dispensary, smoke and vape. Window is a spray-snow painted scene of a winter countryside with houses, trees, clouds, and a small village. In the foreground a UFO is abducting a snowman

FAQ

Digital painting of two figures with glowing yellow eyes, one on the left with curly hair and crossed arms, and one on the right with long hair and a contemplative pose, surrounded by dark, smoky background.

  • It all starts with a simple “Howdy!”

    I offer free consultations where we’ll discuss expectations, inspirations, and any other details about the project.

    From there we move on to sketches and concepts, once the sketch is approved I’ll send you a service invoice via PayPal.

    I require a 25% deposit upfront in order to begin work on all projects.

  • Pricing is based on both the project's scope and your desired timeline, and I promise to always offer the most fair prices possible.

    My standard murals begin around $10/sq ft.

    I will confirm the price with you before sending the final invoice and beginning work on the project. A partial (25%) down payment before we proceed with painting.

  • Timelines always vary based on each project.

    However, typical timelines for Small and Standard murals take between 3 and 7 days. Larger murals can take a week or longer depending on the scope of the concept.

    Digital Illustrations vary depending on complexity, but I always aim to be done in 6 weeks or less depending on the style.