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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Megan Doherty

Painting with Parkinson's art program gives Wendy 'the essence of happiness'

Wendy Pearse, 77, of Kingston with her work (at left) at the Painting with Parkinsons exhibition on Friday. Picture by Karleen Minney

Mother, grandmother, retired teacher and counsellor Wendy Pearse was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease seven years ago, managing the disease in the meantime with medication and exercise.

More recently, Parkinson's has led her down a path she had never considered - painting.

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