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Originally Posted by degrawj
So, I have several questions about what I want to do: What kind of paint should I use? And what kind of preparation should there be? I've never done any wall painting, and I've never done something this large. Is this something that would be more difficult than I think?
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No, not difficult - just very time consuming! 
You could use some simple water-based paint but I wouldn't recommend it. This is something that you want to last at least a decade right? So you need to buy a paint that's turpentine-based (or some other chemical) so you can clean it off with a cloth if someone should accidently spill something on it without the paint coming off. You should also buy a paint with a high level of gloss. Sure the rose would be more "shiny" to look at but the extra gloss is what makes it extremely durable, fast and hard-wearing.
As for the preparations: Buy the brushes you'll need plus a lot of plastic to cover up the floors. Before you start painting you should definitely have sketched the rose with a pen beforehand. This way you'll now exactly how big it's gonna be making it easier for you to buy the right amount of paint. And it'll give your parents a chance to see if it's too big for their taste before you get started.
Good luck with the project and do post some pics once its done! 
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