This US artist spreads love, smiles through her ‘heartwork’

“My happiest part of this is there are children and others who are starting to put things up. It’s starting a love and kindness movement, which is what we need, ” says Freeman. Photo: AP

Deirdre Freeman walks the mile from her home, lugging a large, colourful painting and tote bag with her hammer and nails. Her destination is a telephone pole at a busy intersection, where she will hang her largest “heartwork” painting yet.

Her goal is simple: to spread smiles and some much-needed love to the masses through this 45cm-by-60cm acrylic on canvas, which features a red heart shape over whimsical designs – typical of the paintings she has been sharing in public places.