Each month Te Puke Society of Artists showcases the work of one of its members at its Constables Gallery. The work of Tracey Lysaght is currently being featured.
How long have you been painting and how did you start?
I've been painting for around three years. I'd always had an interest in painting and drawing, however, retiring from fulltime employment several years ago has enabled me to pursue my painting interests further.
I started by doing art lessons online and was then encouraged to join the Te Puke Art Society, which I've thoroughly enjoyed.
I've also been doing fused glass now for about four years after attending a workshop in Wanganui and becoming fascinated with the process. I had an existing interest in glass as I had completed night school lessons in leadlighting and made a variety of leadlight windows for a villa we were renovating at the time.