She said: “That’s all an artist ever dreams of… their name getting out there and being heard and their work being seen.
“I just came to Hay thinking it would be a peaceful week but, no, we’ve stirred Hay up for sure!
“It just shows how closed-minded people are, and let’s say if I was a famous artist I don’t think anyone would say anything.”
Other locals in Hay said the complaints were unnecessary.
‘Exciting and playful’
Jessie Dixon told the BBC: “I thought of it as exciting and playful and I never thought of it as a sexual object or anything like that.”
Dawn Lewis, said: “It’s not my cup of tea but I can’t see it being offensive personally, it’s art.”
Dyfed Powys Police confirmed the visit and said it was “too early” to comment about possible further action.
Hay Town Council said it had not received any complaints about the painting and that no action was being planned or discussed.