Business Details
25 Years
experience
Creative Art Services in Norwich | Harper Art
Harper Art, established in 2001, is a Norwich-based creative art enterprise led by Mark Harper, a self-employed artist with over two decades of professional experience. Our expertise spans mural painting, scenic art for theatres and museums, trompe-l'oeil techniques, marbling, restoration, and traditional oil and watercolour painting. Having previously served as a senior scenic artist for Attraction Projects Worldwide Ltd, we bring international project experience to bespoke commissions ranging from intimate artworks to large-scale installations. Our client portfolio includes cultural institutions, private developers, and heritage organisations across the UK and beyond. We specialise in transforming spaces through custom-designed visual narratives, combining technical precision with artistic creativity.Our services cater to commercial, residential, and institutional clients seeking unique artistic solutions. With a foundation in signwriting, gilding, and calligraphy, we offer multidisciplinary capabilities that bridge fine art and decorative craftsmanship. Our work has been featured in museums, visitor centres, and high-profile themed environments. We maintain rigorous attention to detail while adapting techniques to suit diverse project requirements. This depth of experience ensures clients receive tailored artistic expertise grounded in practical execution.
Services
Mural Painting
Scenic Art
Trompe-l'oeil
Oil Painting
Signwriting
Gilding
Restoration
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialist art experience across UK and international projects
- Our portfolio spans diverse techniques from trompe-l'oeil to heritage restoration
- We provide end-to-end creative solutions tailored to specific spatial requirements
- Our background in scenic art ensures theatrical quality in commercial environments
- We maintain traditional craftsmanship skills including gilding and calligraphy
Services
Mural Painting
Custom-designed murals transform spaces with narrative visuals, combining trompe-l'oeil techniques and atmospheric effects. We create site-specific artworks for commercial and residential properties, enhancing environments through scale and perspective manipulation. Our process includes concept development, colour sampling, and durable finish application.
Scenic Art
Specialist scenic painting for stage sets, themed attractions, and heritage sites. We replicate architectural textures, aged surfaces, and environmental effects using theatrical techniques adapted for permanent installations. Clients include cultural institutions and entertainment venues requiring immersive visual environments.
Trompe-l'oeil
Precision trompe-l'oeil work creates striking visual deceptions through hyper-realistic painting. This technique transforms flat surfaces into apparent three-dimensional features, often used in period restorations and contemporary architectural enhancements. Requires specialist perspective and lighting knowledge.
Oil Painting
Traditional oil painting commissions for portraits, landscapes, and decorative panels. Techniques draw from classical training, with options for gilded frames and period-appropriate materials. Suitable for corporate collections, private acquisitions, and heritage settings.
Restoration
Historic artwork and decorative scheme restoration using reversible methods. We repair aged paintings, replicate lost decorative elements, and stabilise fragile surfaces. Projects include listed buildings and museum collections requiring specialist conservation expertise.
People
Mark Harper
Artist & Founder
Mark Harper established Harper Art in 2001 after serving as senior scenic artist for Attraction Projects Worldwide Ltd. With over 20 years' experience in creative painting, he specialises in mural art, trompe-l'oeil, and heritage restoration. His work combines traditional techniques with modern applications for diverse client needs.
Questions
What art services do you specialise in?
We specialise in mural painting, scenic art for themed environments, trompe-l'oeil effects, heritage restoration, and traditional oil/gilding techniques.
Do you work on commercial projects?
Yes, we create bespoke art solutions for museums, theatres, heritage sites, and commercial developments across the UK and internationally.
Can you restore historical artworks?
Our expertise includes conservation and restoration of period paintings, decorative finishes, and aged surfaces using specialist techniques.
Do you accept private commissions?
We welcome residential commissions for custom murals, portrait work, and decorative schemes tailored to individual preferences.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Norwich, we operate nationwide and have completed projects in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.