The family pool was the inspiration for a dip into the world of art for Mackay’s Joy Hold.
Joy was one of seven artists displaying their works in June at the Sarina Art Gallery, which was followed by another display starting early in July.
Joy said she didn’t get into art until about six years ago, when she became semi-retired.
“I decided I’d try to paint a seascape on a canvas around our pool,” she said.
“It’s five metres long and two metres high, and it’s got whales, sharks, turtles and pelicans.”
Husband Trevor was suitably “surprised and impressed” by her effort and she went on to join an art group at the U3A in Mackay.
“I enjoy it, I was painting two to three times a week, now if I see something I want to paint I just paint it – I like birds, fish, sealife and landscapes.”
Also displaying their art were Tia Gabriellah, Donna Phillips, Margo, Ailsa Hall, Julie Anderson and Taliah Verheyen.
The Sarina Art Gallery is open 10-3 daily during exhibitions, and entry is free.
Contributed by Charlie Payne
Joy Hold with her painting Wedge Tail Eagle, on display at the Sarina Art Gallery
Other works by local artists. Photo credit: Charlie Payne
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