The first Art-Link exhibition, at Wellington College Driver Rooms, was a great success and all the artists involved had a good day.

All profits from entries went to The Starlight Foundation, who brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families.

Jenny exhibited six animal portraits from her personal collection, including the Polar Bear and the Indian Elephant, and as a result received many new commission enquiries.

The exhibition included jewellery by Bethany Hart, silk scarves and greetings cards by Phillipa Holloway, textile wall hangings by Vanessa Seechurn, Oil Landscapes by Joe Lamond and nature-themed photography by Tony Woodman, as well as a variety of paintings by other local artists.

'It was fascinating to be a part of this exhibition,' said Jenny. 'My favourite work was Fi Channon's Totem'.

Fi Channon uses inks to crate ethereal images. 'Faces are a prominent part of Fi's work,' said Jenny, 'and I am always interested in how other artists recreate faces. Animal portraits are all about capturing character in a face.'

Jenny says that your close-up photographs of your animal's face always make the best portraits. For more tips on choosing a photograph, please visit the 'Photo Tips' page.

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Starlight Children’s Foundation:

‘We serve children and teenagers suffering from chronic, serious, or life threatening illnesses and injuries, including cancer, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, kidney disease, as well as severe burn and spinal cord injuries. Our programs are available to children and families, hospitals, clinics, schools, support groups, faith based organizations, and healthcare centers. Starlight Starbright touches the lives of more than 180,000 children each month.

’Starlight Starbright brings together experts from pediatrics, technology, and entertainment to create programs that address the social, emotional, and medical aspects of living with a serious illness. Our programs empower children and families to take charge of their illness, play a more active role in their treatment, and better cope with the challenges that accompany prolonged illness.’