b'in the canentirely at its mercy, and the course of projectsreceived from Resene has also been importantsix weeks, I transformed the gallery and created canbeentirelydictatedbytheconditionsto her work. Its been outstanding for a tradeall the artworks and a hanging installation forReseneoutside. The ability to be flexible and effectivelypaint company to champion muralists and artiststheexhibition.EmployingablendofReseneSaharaResenesolve problems are great skills for muralists tothe way Resene does. My Resene representativeLumbersider Low Sheen with various mixed media,Havoc Resenedevelop, she explains. and the staff at my local Resene ColorShop havethe paintings had a unique finish to them whileCareys PinkCreatingmuralsinpublicenvironmentsbeen so supportive of my projects and are alwaysthe gallery walls, painted in Resene Red Oxide, does bring a substantial amount of pressure tointerested in what Im working on next. Its alsoevoked a nostalgic smokers lounge ambience. current favourite Resenedeliver high-calibre work, she continues. Theinvaluable to be able to get advice for specialisedCurrently, Justine is preparing for two morecolour combo Moody Bluevulnerability of exposing your mural process toprojects. Every now and then Im thrown a curveexhibitions that will take place this yearone in the public is a unique aspectespecially whenball of painting on a surface I havent before andMelbourne and the other in Tokyo. These newThis unexpected colour palette formed the basis for early sketch-up stages may not fully reflect thegetting tailored advice from the team makes mybodies of work take on a more light-heartedmy Urban Canvas Mural Festival wall. The work was final vision, and the work might initially appearbusiness run smoothly. theme,focusingonhumanconnectionandan entangled pattern of botanicals that mimicked theReseneas a hot mess. Despite this, many muralists findJustinealsousesResenepaintstocreateembracingapastelromanticaesthetic,sheresidential gardens in the Canterbury area. ThesePortageopposite and above: Justine stands in front of her solace in putting on headphones and immersingsmallerscaleworksoncanvas.Thiswas300m2 mural that wraps around the carpark at thesays. I cant wait to showcase these works withcolours gave the work a slight vintage feel, but themselves in the job at hand. The dichotomy ofsomething she found herself doing a lot morePullman Melbourne on Swanston, which includesa fresh direction to the public. the real hero of the piece was the background inResenesome murals feeling more personal than others,ofduringMelbourneslockdowns.Lastyear,70 horses painted in Resene Lumbersider LowLookingahead,JustinehopesthatshellResene Havoc that made the muted tones ofGreen Smoke Resenebased on the level of direction and influence onshe presented her debut solo exhibition, LionsSheen tinted to Resene Casablanca, Resene Cola,getopportunitiestopaintmuralsoverseas.the flowers sing. Whitethe project, is a common experience. For me,& Tigers & Beards, at KSR Gallery. While sheResene Entourage, Resene Grain Brown, ReseneIve always had a dream of painting a mural all of the creative process is determined digitallybelieves her career so far has been more of aIko Iko, Resene Karry, Resene Lichen, Resenein an old-school New York restaurant or bar before installation. By the time I reach the physicalgradual ascent marked by persistent effort ratherMasala, Resene Oasis, Resene Pursuit, Resenethats filled with dark mahogany and dimly lit wall, Im simply a technician executing the digitalthan a singular breakthrough moment, JustineHalf Rickshaw and Resene Zest. The design is alamps, she says. I also romanticise painting vision into a tangible piece of painted art. recognises that this show was something special. contemporary, Australian-influenced recreation ofamongst old European architecture in a town the horse and hound Tally Ho upholstery that can OutofallthechallengesthatthemuralUndoubtedly, my first solo exhibition standsbe found on the hotels armchairs in the club lounge. hall or church that is hundreds of years old. Its paintingprocesspresents,Justineconsidersout as the most personal and significant body ofnot just about the paint on the walls, its about colour selection to be among the easiest towork in my artistic journey so far. After moreResene Resene merging my art with the history and character conquer. Palette selection is something thatthan a decade of crafting commercial murals,Oasis Zest of remarkable settings.comes more naturally to me. I hoard photosthisprojectmarkedareturntomyfineartResene Resene Foranyoneinterestedinbecominga and digital colour swatches to create a libraryorigins, creating self-driven work, Justine says. Karry Pursuit muralist,Justinerecommendsgettingas Resene Reseneofcolourcombinations.ThesereferencesareThetitleoftheexhibitioninspiredbyGrain Brown Entourage much hands-on experience as you can before drawnfromavarietyofsources,includingHarold Arlens song in The Wizard of OzservedResene Resene embarking on your own projects. Id encourage ForJustine,themostmemorablemuralstore. What makes these projects truly specialarchitecture,fashionfabrics,moviestillsandas a metaphor for the collective uncertainties,Half Rickshaw Lichen any early career muralist to assist as many other projects have been the ones where she has beenis the trust that was placed in me to exercisenature. The task lies in pairing these palettes withanxieties and inner turmoil experienced duringResene Resene muralists as possible. I have learnt so much from given carte blanche to express herself and bringmy creative freedom. Any opportunity where Ithe right project and client. I find I use Resenethe pandemic. Justine has observed that theseIko Iko Masala working with other artists and I have found them her own ideas to life. In 2017, Justine reachedcan infuse my artistic expression into a projectColourMatch Online quite a bit to select andthemes seem to resonate cyclically throughoutResene Reseneasignificantmilestonewhenshewasinvitedbecomes a unique and rewarding experience. tweak my palettes, she says. our lives as we react to both personal and globalCasablanca Red Oxide generous with their knowledge.Resene Id also encourage them to experiment and do tocreateamuralthatwouldgraceoneofJustine says that each mural she undertakesReseneproductshavelongbeenJustinescircumstances.Aswithmanyofhermurals,Cola as much personal work as possible, she adds. In Melbournes Art Tramsbut there are plenty ofpresentsitsownsetofuniquechallenges.go-to medium. Ive found Resene Lumbersidermythologicalsymbolismisalsoprevalent.top tip a field where the number of muralists is on the rise, other projects that have been standouts. I haveFromnavigatingwallaccessandsecuringLow Sheen to be the hands-down best paint forThe meaning of a work can transform and bethe ability to bring unique methods and techniques been lucky enough to paint some great projectspermitstomanagingtrafficandworkingthemy murals. Its pigment load is unparalleled. Likeinterpreted differently depending on the contextMurals tend to deter graffiti, however,tothetablebecomesinvaluable.Personalabove: Justines creation for the Urban Canvas Mural Festival transformed an underpass with an explosion of spring with Resene products. Some as of late includegraveyard shift, each endeavour brings distinctmany muralists, Im drawn to a great pigmentof who is viewing a work at any given time, saysyour clients may want to consider addingexploration not only hones ones artistic identityand summer blossoms painted in Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen tinted to Resene Careys Pink, Resene Flower JCs Quality Foods, Mamawest, the Melbourneobstacles. 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