Painting Winx and Hugh Bowman on Dunedoo silo worth battling fear of heights, artist says

Painting a canvas 19 metres above the ground is not something Peter Mortimore is used to.

The popular equine artist has been tasked with immortalising champion mare Winx and jockey Hugh Bowman on silos at Dunedoo in western New South Wales.

"I had to get over my fear of heights," Mr Mortimore said.

"I'm up there by myself in a little basket, it sways around a bit, and even when I come down to ground level, I still sway around for about half an hour."

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Article written by: By Jen McCutcheon