A fresco is the traditional form of a mural commonly still found in churches. It follows a process where a plaster wall is prepared and painted onto directly. Frescos are considerd the best way of making long-lasting mural however they are difficult and time consuming to master.

Michelangelo’s frescos are as vibrant as the day he finished them. and short of major earthquakes they will last for centuries more.

In the fresco process the wall has been previously prepared with layers of plaster then a when ready to be painted another thin top coat of plaster or mortar is again applied, just enough for the days work. The colors are then rapidly applied while the plaster is wet. They both then dry together forming a chemical bond. The final surface 'sets' and the painted image will literally become part of the masonry for ever, not a coating that can crack or peel off, but a permanent part of the wall or ceiling.