Custom Murals

I specialize in creating transformative artwork designed specifically for each space. I approach each mural as a site-specific work, taking cues from the architecture and atmosphere so the finished piece feels connected to its setting.

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Trompe L’œil

Trompe l’œil is a painting technique designed to create the illusion of three-dimensional space on a flat surface. Through careful use of perspective, light, shadow, and detail, the artwork appears to extend beyond the wall, making painted elements look real and dimensional.

I often work in this tradition because it allows the artwork to feel integrated into the architecture, as if the space itself has expanded or transformed.

Ceiling mural of blue sky with clouds and two flying white doves in the tradition of trompe l'oeil.

A woman painting clouds and doves on a ceiling mural inside a room, standing on a yellow elevated scaffold.

Mural Gallery

A dining room wall mural depicting a peaceful nature scene with trees, a river, birds, and a crescent moon painted in shades of brown and beige.

A dining room with a wooden table surrounded by matching chairs, a ceiling fan overhead, a wall mural of a tree and landscape, and a sliding glass door with white curtains.

Decorative mirror with a woven rattan frame reflects a living room with a wall mural of a tree, a window, a patterned chair, and a framed picture.

Interior of a room with a large mural of historic Charleston harbor with sailboats and buildings, a tan leather sofa, a small round table with items on it, a wicker chair, and a chandelier with crystal adornments.

A wall mural illustrating a historic Charleston harbor scene with sailing ships and buildings, topped with a decorative chandelier and ceiling paint pattern.

A painting of a historic Charleston harbor scene with multiple sailing ships with large white sails, and a town with old buildings in the background. Small boats and people are visible on the water and near the ships.

A classic mural of a cloudy sky with three birds flying and trees on the sides, positioned above a white wooden floor and a thermostat on the bottom right corner.

Interior view of a staircase with painted mural on the wall featuring trees and a landscape, with a digital thermostat on the wall beneath it.

Female professional artist Gabrielle Hasenstab painting a mural of trees on a wall in a cozy interior space.

Faux landscape mural of trees and a river on the wall beside a staircase inside a house by professional artist Gabrielle Hasenstab.

A monochromatic fantasy landscape of Tolkien's Gondolin with tall spires, and a long arched bridge over a valley, with trees in the foreground and misty clouds in the sky.

A misty landscape mural featuring a large, leafless tree in the foreground, a mountain range in the background, and a suspension bridge with tall towers spanning a valley depicting Tolkien's Gondolin from the Silmarillion.

Fantasy landscape mural with a castle on a mountain, waterfalls, and trees in muted shades of green and gray by Charleston, SC based fine art muralist Gabrielle Hasenstab.

Charleston mural artist painting a mural of a girl with long blonde hair, a dress, and black shoes on a wall.

Custom mural of Alice in Wonderland in a garden with a cat on a tree branch, a rabbit, and other whimsical characters. There is also a decorative rococo relief frame with a quote about Alice.

A painted mural on a beige wall depicting Alice in Wonderland characters, including Alice, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, and the Cheshire Cat, with trees and a garden scene in the background.

Painting of a girl with long blonde hair and a black bow, wearing a dress, sitting outdoors and touching the ground, with a landscape of trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

A painted illustration of a rabbit dressed in a red coat and pants, holding a pocket watch, standing with one foot raised. There are red mushrooms with white spots and white daisies on green grass, a large tree, and background trees, creating a whims

Wall mural depiction of a whimsical outdoor gathering with characters, animals, and colorful banners, with a quote about tea in a decorative frame.

A staircase with a wooden handrail leads to a landing where a large mural painting features a tree with dense foliage, a bird, and a sailboat on water.

Interior corner of a room with a painted mural of a tree on the wall next to a window and a door.

A painted landscape featuring trees, shrubs, and deer in a natural setting with a cloudy sky and water in the background.

Interior wall with a painted scenic mural of trees and a landscape in muted earthy tones, featuring a white door with signs and a window to the left. The ceiling is partially covered with blue painter's tape.

A mural of a natural landscape featuring a large tree with a thick trunk and green foliage, a small stream, and distant trees in muted green and brown tones.

Painting of a squirrel holding an acorn, with a textured background of clouds and sky in warm earth tones.

Interior view of a house with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, a staircase with a wooden handrail, floral wallpaper with tree and bird motifs, and a door leading to another room.

Interior wall with painted landscape mural featuring trees, grass, and deer, next to a door with textured glass panels and wooden floors.

Gray-toned mural of a forest scene with a fox standing among plants and ferns, with trees and misty background.

A grayscale painting of a natural landscape with trees, bushes, and two deer in the distance.

A painted mural of a forest scene with trees, two deer, and distant foliage. There is a window on the right side with sunlight streaming in, casting shadows on the wall.

Gray-scale fine art mural of a lowcountry forest scene with trees, a fox, and deer in the background, with plants and ferns along a path by Charleston mural artist Gabrielle Hasenstab.

A grayscale mural of a forest scene with trees, foliage, palm trees, and deer on a wall beside a window by Charleston mural artist Gabrielle Hasenstab.

Interior corner of a room with a mural of a large tree with hanging moss in muted tones, next to a wooden door with glass panels and white wood paneling.

A woman painting a mural of a palm tree and misty landscape on a wall in a room decorated with a chandelier and large windows, with a dog watching and a ladder nearby.

Wall mural depicting a natural landscape with trees, including a large tree with hanging moss and a smaller palm tree, along with two deer grazing in the foreground.

Interior corner of a room with painted nature scene mural, wooden and glass-paneled doors, and a chandelier with lit bulbs and hanging crystals.

A watercolor mural depicting a landscape scene with a large tree in the foreground, a hillside with trees, a small lighthouse or house, and a cloudy sky.

Interior wall with a mural of a landscape featuring trees and grass, with a heron standing among the grass. The mural is adjacent to a wooden-framed glass door that shows an outdoor scene with plants and steps.

Interior of a room with a nature-themed mural featuring grass, trees, and a lake reflection, a window with black trim, and a glass door on the right side.

Murals of two blue herons flying over a wetland landscape with trees and grass, painted on a wall with two small windows.

Wall mural depicting a nature scene with a tree, tall grass, and a body of water, with a window showing trees and sky outside.

Painting of a bird standing among tall grass near water, with a reflection of the bird and grass in the water.

Female artist Gabrielle Hasenstab pictured at work on a yellow scaffold painting a fine art ceiling mural of clouds and white doves.

Neoclassical Ceiling mural of blue sky with clouds and two flying white doves in historic downtown Charleston, SC by local classical artist Gabrielle Hasenstab

Fine art ceiling mural of blue sky with clouds and two flying white doves in historic downtown Charleston, SC by local classical artist Gabrielle Hasenstab

A woman in a black dress standing next to a large, painted backdrop of a cityscape with church steeples, stars, moon, and swirling sky, indoors at an event.

A painting of a cityscape at night with a clock tower, a modern bridge, and a sky featuring a crescent moon and stars.

A woman with brown hair wearing tan overalls and gray shoes holding a paint palette and brush standing in front of a colorful underwater mural featuring a sea turtle, seaweed, and children in scuba gear. The mural includes the phrase "Your ocean is f

Colorful mural of a turtle swimming among seaweed and small fish, with three children exploring underwater, on a school hallway wall. The mural includes the text 'Your ocean is full of possibilities' and 'Meeting Street Elementary - Burns'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you have a specific vision in mind or not, the best way to get the process going is to fill out the mural/relief application form. This gets the conversation started!
Every mural begins with a concept sketch and color study. From there, I incorporate client feedback and refine the design. Concepts are shared digitally, allowing for clear communication and easy revisions.
I typically offer a complimentary concept sketch for serious clients who fill out the application form and provide photos of the site.
Mural pricing starts at $3,000. Final cost varies depending on size, color palette, level of detail, design complexity, surface conditions, and installation requirements.
I offer several pricing tiers, which are outlined in the mural application form.

The final mural will closely reflect the approved design, but slight variations are natural in a hand-painted process. Colors, textures, and small details may shift as I respond to the wall and the space during installation. These adjustments are part of creating a finished piece that feels cohesive and fully integrated on site.
The time it takes to paint a mural depends on the size and scope of the project.
Yes, I am open to travel worldwide.
If you are interested in hiring me to transform your space, simply indicate where you are located in the mural application form.

A note on materials…

Because so much of my work celebrates the natural world, it feels important that my process reflects the same care.

I prioritize reclaimed and responsibly sourced materials whenever possible and use only non-VOC paints, keeping the work safer for people and gentler on the environment.

These choices are small but meaningful ways I try to align my practice with the values I paint about every day.