…the contrast of scale from my water-coloured illustrations to these large walls is a challenge I enjoy. My murals are all hand painted, no grids or projectors just my imagination, brushes and paint. I have painted murals for over thirty years in the UK and NZ either working with groups of children or on my own.
Since moving to Rotorua, I have been fortunate enough to paint several murals for local businesses. It is such a great way to brighten up an area, add a unique creative touch and get art that really connects with their business and surroundings. I apply an anti-graffiti sealant on outside murals for extra protection but find that usually the graffiti doesn’t happen once the walls are painted with my artwork.
One of the elements I like the most about mural painting is how much the community gets involved. I get so much positive feedback and people being interested in the procedure. I share work in process photos o social media which is great marketing for the businesses too.
