b'll colourful outlookWaResene ReseneSweet Corn AquariusResene Resene wa ll Wild Thing PukekoResene ReseneDark Buff Blackto left: One of Melindas most recent murals welcomes visitors to the town of Waipu with a bright design in Resene Dark Buff, Resene Aquarius, Resene Sweet Corn, Resene Pukeko, Resene Wild Thing and Resene Black.What has been your favourite painting, wallpapering or stainingIf you could have dinner with any artist, designer or historical project that you have completed to date and what did you likefigure from the past or present, who would it be and what might Seven mural artists share their favouriteabout it? you talk about?Its tricky to pick one. I really like the mural I created in WhangreiSalvador Dali. He was an incredible multi-faceted artist and a Resene colours, dream dinner dates andon Bank Street. It plays nicely with the light and architecture andpassionate visionary who was also very astute and a great writer. predictions for what colour trends lie ahead. the shadows that fall throughout the day interact with the designHe always stood up for what he believed in. I would want his in an interesting way. I always like to incorporate natural featuresopinions about the art being created today.like light and shadow into my work and this mural really succeeded in that area. I used a range of soft greens for the design to tie inIf you could magically invent something that does not exist, what colours from the surrounding environment. would it be and why? Somethingthatsupportsahealthyoceanandcombatsocean Are you a DIY perfectionist or do you leave it to the professionals? acidification.Impassionateabouttheenvironmentandpublic Im a bit of both, but it depends on the type of DIY. If its painting,spaces so Im currently developing and creating a range of public I always do it. But if it was something like tiling, I would call in afurniture using hempcrete. Hempcrete is a healthy alternative to professional. concrete that is a long-lasting carbon sequestering material. Hemp absorbs airborne carbon while it grows as a crop and Whats your favourite place to find inspiration for your murals? continues to absorb greenhouse gases after it isReseneIlovedifferenttextiles(inparticular,IndonesianorMexicanharvested and transformed into a building material. Auradesigns). Colours can really pop in tapestries and woven patterns Melinda Butt and different cultures often use interesting colour combinations.If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Resenewww.melindabutt.com Flowers offer a frequent source of inspiration, too. To be able to turn invisible. CalypsoIf you could go back in time and give a younger version of yourselfWhich colours do you predict will be Which are your current favourite Resene colours and what doone piece of advice, what would it be? key trends over the coming monthsResene Reseneyou like about them?Take it easy on yourself and always listen to your gut. andwilltheyaffectthecoloursDutch White NourishResene Dutch White really pops when used externally as I thinkyou use in your artwork?its hint of yellow catches the light more effectively than a plainIf you were to splurge on any one home renovation project orSoft greens like Resene Ottoman, white. Resene Calypso is an interesting blue with a really nicedcor item right now, what would it be and why? Resene Nourish and Resene Aura.Resene Resenetone to it. And Resene Windfall is a punchy teal-ish colour thatA large window in my kitchen area that opens. I would love to letI would love to create an interiorWindfall Ottomangives off a tropical feel. in more light and look out at the garden. artwork in this kind of palette.blackwhitemag.com 73'