b'Resene True Blueon a grand scaleAbove: Julians winning ArtistJulianBaleisnotamanafraidofpublicand public. It has great impact because of the scale. Itsmural The Homesteaders, scrutiny. Why else would you reveal your talents on aalso a great advertisement for you as an artist. They areinspired by a fellow grandscaleinverypublicplacesasmuralsandmore interesting because theres often a narrative or aartisan who was carving painted sculpture? story being told. a long wall out of timber. Julian has been a key administrator and artist in theJulianprefersworkinginthestyleoftheOldLeft: Julian with the International Mural Fest Sheffield event, run each yearMasters, which is a style that suits the historic locationresults of a recent project inTasmania,Australia.AllMuralFestcompetitorsof Sheffield.where he made a series beganusingResenepaintsexclusivelylastyear.He also restores murals. As artworks that are out inof caricature sculpted Stepping back from any management roles this year,the open, murals are subject to weathering and fadingfigures of well-known Julian is enjoying focussing purely on his art. so need to be touched up every 15-20 years. Tasmanians (this one is Ricky Ponting), all Sheffield is internationally renowned as AustraliasThe need for longevity is one of the reasons Julianfinished in ReseneTownofMurals.Sincethefirstmuralwaswill only use Resene paints for his work. The paintspaint. Photographcommissioned in 1986, more than 60 other permanentblend really well, they have strong colour, are a greatby Gary Price.muralshavefollowed,allwithacommonthemequalitytheyre a delight to work with, says Julian. aroundthehistoryofthisidyllicpartofTasmania. These murals are based on real characterspioneers, farmers,communityleadersandrealstoriesand events of the past. The first of its kind in the world, thecreate a masterpiececompetition is held each March or April in Mural Park,Resene not only helps with various communityResene a purpose-built outdoor art gallery, and attracts artistsmural competitions but also runs an annualOutrageousand visitors from around the nation and globe. Resene Mural Masterpieces competition open Julian came first equal in the competition in 2010to both professional artists and community with one of his favourite murals, The Homesteaders,groups and schools. With $7000 in prizes, inspiredbyafellowartisanwhowascarvingaentries close on 12 November 2014. For more 100-metre long wall out of timber.details and to view previous winners and Another favourite is one he painted with his fatherentrants, see www.resene.com/murals.htm. andsonabout10yearsago.Asapieceofart depicting a harvesting scene done by three generationsResene of my family, it holds special significance for me. Half BiscottiJulian loves the medium of murals: It is so visual Resene Half White Pointer65'