Massachusetts Father-Son Duo Creates stunning Murals, Bringing Art to teh Masses
A father-son team from Massachusetts is making waves with their captivating artwork, transforming ordinary spaces into remarkable visual experiences. Ed capeau, a 53-year-old self-taught artist from brockton, has been painting since 1999 and has built a successful business, Ed Capeau Art. His philosophy is simple: art should be accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy.
“Its available on Amazon, Walmart, anywhere you can imagine you can find my paintings,” Ed shared. “I grew up poor in Brockton and my biggest thing about art is, it should not be for the wealthy only.Everybody should be able to enjoy it.”
Ed’s talent extends beyond canvases; he’s renowned for his breathtaking, free-hand murals. Businesses across Southern New England have sought his expertise to adorn their walls, and he now collaborates with his 20-year-old son, Max, on these large-scale projects for homes and other flat surfaces. Their impressive client list includes notable figures like Ty Law and Gerard Mayo, and also local businesses such as Vintage Vaults and Ma’s Donuts. They’ve even traveled to Florida for commissions.
“Most of our work these days is coming from Facebook believe it or not,” Ed explained.”Fans that have been with us, following us for 20 years they’ve watched him since he was 3 years old.” Their portfolio also boasts murals at Boston Children’s Hospital, local farms, medical practices, and bakeries.
Max has been immersed in his father’s art world his entire life, officially joining the business after high school. What started as a summer job has blossomed into a fulfilling career.”It’s a lot of fun. I enjoy doing it. It’s better than like working at like a fast food place,” Max commented.
The Capeau duo exclusively uses Benjamin Moore indoor paint for their creations, demonstrating a commitment to quality.They excel at bringing clients’ visions to life, whether the customer has a precise idea or wants to give the artists creative freedom. “I always give everybody more than what they want but it’s hard for me sometimes because people are like, ‘Hey, can you do this?’ I’ve never done it, I know I can do it,” Ed admitted.
Recently, the pair completed a spectacular Hogwarts-themed living room mural, a project Ed eagerly anticipated. The nearly 90-hour, three-week endeavor resulted in a mural so lifelike it seemed to leap from the screen onto the wall.
Max is increasingly taking on a leadership role in their projects. “I basically give him assignments now. I’m starting to break off assignments where, this is your part of the mural, where he can be proud to say, ‘I did this.’ Not, ‘I helped with this,'” Ed explained. He emphasizes the joy and positive impact of their work: “I tell him all the time this is the greatest job you can have. Every person we meet is happy to see us. We’re not here to fix your plumbing, your electrical, or anything we’re here to make you smile every day.”
Ed’s talent has also caught the attention of celebrities, with several purchasing his artwork. The unwavering support from his fans is deeply meaningful to him.