Bay Area artist spreads love, smiles through her 'heartwork'

Artist Deirdre Freeman hangs her artwork on a telephone pole in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Freeman, who has hung over 120 pieces of artwork on telephone poles to spread joy to others, says, "It's starting a love and kindness movement, which is what we need." (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)

Artwork made by Deirdre Freeman is seen in her studio in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Freeman has hung over 120 pieces of her artwork on telephone poles to spread joy to the public. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)

Artist Deirdre Freeman paints in her studio in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Freeman, who has hung over 120 pieces of artwork on telephone poles to spread joy to others, says, "It's starting a love and kindness movement, which is what we need." (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)

Artist Deirdre Freeman poses in her studio in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Freeman, who has hung over 120 pieces of artwork on telephone poles to spread joy to others, says, "It's starting a love and kindness movement, which is what we need." (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)