Malaysian hobbyist artist hopes to inspire others not to give up with his art

Dina putting the finishing touchings on his artwork. Photo: Dina Rizal

Former sports marketing manager Datuk Dina Rizal, 71, is an avid sportsman who played football in his early years and golf in his forties. He also started Sports Unite, a club that organises free junior sports events for kindergarten- and primary-school-aged children to promote unity and harmony. So it was really difficult for him when the pandemic hit and the MCO was imposed because he wasn’t able to go out to play golf or organise any sports activities for children, he says.

With all that time at home, Dina turned to one of his loves while growing up – art.