{"title":"Wayne Emerson","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eWayne Emerson | Collection Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eThere’s a special kind of joy that fills the gallery when Wayne Emerson is painting—and if you’ve met him, you’ll know why. Usually dressed in his signature hot pink, Wayne brings colour, warmth, and a whole lot of personality to every session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eAt 72, Wayne has Down syndrome and has become a much-loved part of our gallery community. For nearly five years, he’s been painting with us twice a week, showing incredible dedication and a genuine love for all things arts and crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eBefore this chapter, Wayne worked for 42 years at Kurrajong Timber. Now in retirement, he’s embraced a creative life filled with painting, making, and connecting with others—and it truly shines through in his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eWayne’s artworks are vibrant, expressive, and full of heart. They celebrate the joy of creating, without rules or expectations—just colour, feeling, and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1074\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTo celebrate Wayne and his artistic journey, \u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eall of his artworks are currently on sale\u003c\/strong\u003e—a beautiful opportunity to take home something that is as joyful and genuine as he is.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3386\/3401\/collections\/IMG_2719.jpg?v=1776745554","url":"https:\/\/yellowhouseart.com.au\/collections\/wayne-emerson.oembed","provider":"Yellow House Art Studio \u0026 Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}