Milly Jones, a dedicated lifelong artist, has just turned 90 and is marking the occasion by donating her entire art collection to Community at 3.

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The collection, consisting of Milly’s cherished paintings, will be sold during a special event at Kendall Community Hall on Saturday, 7 December from 8:00am to 1:00pm.

With no painting priced above $50, the sale offers a unique opportunity to own one of Milly’s works while supporting a worthy cause.

For Milly, art has been a lifelong passion.

Her journey began as a young girl, sketching on draughtsmen’s boards in her father’s office.

“They had a great pencil sharpener and I could get the finest of points,” Milly recalled.

Growing up in the countryside provided endless inspiration for her art, with horses, hills, and rivers becoming her early subjects.

Visiting artists who stayed with her family offered her informal lessons, sparking her move from coloured pencils to watercolours and, later, oils.

At 20, Milly’s artistic horizons expanded when her family relocated to England for a year.

She attended Heatherley’s School of Art in London, a formative experience that deepened both her technical skills and her appreciation for the richness of oil painting.

“Pretty messy really when you compare the ease with which we use acrylics today, but my heart still yearns for the richness and the warmth of painting then,” Milly shared.

All proceeds from the sale will go to Community at 3, a charity dedicated to supporting local residents in need.

Theo Hazelgrove, Community at 3 Co-chair, encouraged community members to attend.

“We’d love as many people as possible to join us in wishing Milly a happy 90th birthday,” he said.

Attendees will also have the chance to win one of Milly’s paintings, with a prize draw taking place at noon.

Reflecting on her lifelong relationship with art, Milly said, “The desire to express myself has always stayed with me. “How lucky I am to have spent my life enjoying the pleasures of playing with brush and paint.”

For further enquiries, contact Theo Hazelgrove on 0419 370 076.

By Luke HADFIELD