With work nearing completion on the Town Green, artists are now busily adding their creative touches to sections of the rebuilt breakwall.

Perth-based artist Lynn Swinnerton was with her Wauchope nieces Lani and Amanda at the breakwall on Sunday.

She says that, despite some negative comments, rock art on the breakwall should be encouraged.

After losing her father in 2011 and her mother just two years later, Lynn says the decision to paint the rock was an uplifting experience to share with her nieces.

“Our decision to paint this rock was about wanting to share something positive with my two nieces,” Lynn said.

“The front of the rock facing the footpath shows a lighthouse and the words: .Maybe you’re the lighthouse in someone else’s storm’. That can mean different things to different people, so if it can help brighten up someone’s day, then that is what it is all about.

“As a family, when my mother and father passed away we stood together as a family.

“So that made it significant to share with my nieces for their grandparents.”

Lynn, who hasn’t been able to paint since her mother passed away, says the breakwall experience was also about creating memories.

“This is something you can share with your family, particularly in a technology-flooded life,” she added.

Lynn said she checked with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council prior to starting the work.

“I think there needs to be a consistent standard of paints used and anyone considering painting a rock on the breakwall should have a design idea in place before they start,” she said.

“And they should also seal the works once it is completed too.

“You really want this to be art in the first instance but it can carry a dedication too.”

Lynn said she was ‘a bit put-off’ by some of negative comments which she found difficult to understand.

“Some of the works are really colourful and add to the breakwall,” she added.nce of some of the works and their colourful contribution to the breakwall.