Portray for pets: 84-year-old raises a whole lot for SPCA

Jenepher Hendrick is perhaps 84, however age has not stopped her portray to boost cash for undesirable pets.

The Ilam retirement dwelling resident has simply raised $805 for the SPCA by way of the sale of her artwork works.

Whereas some easy work took her just a few hours to finish, some took as much as a day or extra.

Jenepher informed Western Information she donated the cash to the SPCA due to her love for animals.

A few years in the past, Jenepher and her late husband John used to personal a canine and 6 cats.

“Cushla was one of many names of my cats and Bluey was the identify of my canine. We additionally had a cat referred to as Panda,” she stated.

Whereas she has painted most of her life utilizing watercolours, Jenepher solely picked up acrylic from an artist in Westmorland after John died.

Each week for a few years, Jenepher would catch the bus to Cashmere, get a taxi to Westmorland, and stroll up the hill together with her walker for portray classes.

She stated her inspirations had at all times been animals, artwork and classical music.

Rising up in an inventive household, together with her mom taking part in the cello, Jenepher acquired her first piano at 9. Now she nonetheless performs on the relaxation dwelling.

Stated Jenepher: “I like Chopin. He composes fully for the piano. I additionally love Beethoven and Debussy.”

Jenepher stated she’s going to proceed drawing and maintain one other fundraiser sooner or later.