Bill Hotson, 78, has been a cattle, sheep and cherry producer in north-east of Victoria all his life. Behind the farmhouse in Chiltern is a separate art studio where the 78-year-old paints landscapes.

The last time we met Maredu Ramu a few years ago, the youngster was fresh from college and bursting with emotions. While a meditative Buddha that occupied his colourscape, the artist’s journey had ...