Artist's Palette

Link to Life

Born in Burnie, Tasmania, Lynette McLeod resurrected her artistic talent some 12 years ago at the age of 55. At that time in her life she was a keen gardener. She also loved to read and would maybe sketch the odd drawing every now and then – in ink or pencil.

Lynnette was artistically talented from a young age and had the opportunity to take an art scholarship thanks to the local newspaper. However, life has a way of taking us in other directions. It took a

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