Brisbane councillor Seal Chong Wah paid tribute to her incredible friend Velvet Pesu following her death. Picture: Facebook

Tributes have flooded social media for Brisbane artist Velvet Pesu after she was found dead at a rural property south of the city.

The musician had a career spanning two decades and was a Heart Health Foundation director, providing music therapy and meal assistance to the homeless.

Her body was found at the home of a man she cared for, who was later arrested 600km away in NSW following an alleged high speed police chase.

Brisbane artist Velvet Pesu was found dead with injuries to her body at a home in Buccan, believed to be a person she cared for. Picture Facebook

Ms Pesu went missing about 7pm on Saturday after dropping a family member at a house party in The Gap, prompting family concern and a missing-person report about 1am Monday.

In a statement, Queensland Police confirmed officers conducted a welfare check at 2.30am at a property on Waterford Tamborine Rd at Buccan, where they found Ms Pesu’s body.

A 36-year-old man was arrested in Kempsey on the NSW Mid North Coast on Monday evening.

He faced court in NSW on Tuesday for traffic offences and was refused bail.

In a statement, Queensland Police revealed an arrest warrant had been issued for the NSW man.

“The man was today remanded in custody in NSW until 25 February for sentencing in relation to those traffic matters,” the statement read.

“Once the NSW court matters are finalised, Queensland Police will seek his extradition back to Queensland.

“The arrest warrant against the man is for the offence of murder, in relation to the death of the 46-year-old Ashgrove woman.

“Investigations remain ongoing.”

Brisbane councillor Seal Chong Wah paid tribute to her incredible friend Velvet Pesu following her death. Picture: Facebook

Brisbane councillor Seal Chong Wah paid tribute to her “incredible” friend, saying she felt privileged and honoured to have been in Ms Pesu’s realm.

She said her friend touched everyone’s soul with understanding, kindness and love.

“Velvet was a close friend of mine. I am totally devastated,” she posted online.

“She had a huge heart and was so incredibly generous. She was always helping people experiencing homelessness or caring for people across the world.

“Her creativity poured out of her – singing, drumming, painting, art installations, costume design and so much more. Her creativity and vision had no limits.”

Mental health advocate Sharon Orapeleng described Ms Pesu as a woman who transcended cultures and had an artistic expression that was beautifully free and unbound. Picture: Facebook

Mental health advocate Sharon Orapeleng described Ms Pesu as a woman who transcended cultures, creating music that was grounding and healing, and an having artistic expression that was beautifully free and unbound.

She said her friend was a pillar in their community and showed up to every event eager to share her gifts.

“We shared a unique bond — two Queens who loved everything sparkling and colourful,” she said.

“Velvet, you wanted a world defined by love, peace, music, and connection. To have your life taken by violence feels like a thunderbolt to your very soul — a theft of your magic.

“You should have been safe. You should have been safe in the community that embodies your values, and safe to carry out your work without fear. I am truly sorry, Velvet, that this is the reality we face today.

“May your beautiful soul rest eternally in power.”

Craig Matthews paid tribute to his inspirational friend and respected elder thanking her for sharing her heart and soul. Picture: Facebook

Craig Matthews paid tribute to his inspirational friend and respected elder thanking her for sharing her heart and soul.

“ I always felt so at peace and honoured to be in your presence when the opportunity arose,” he said.

“ Hearing you sing for the first time many years ago gave me goosebumps, that I can still feel at this very moment.

“You were an incredible, wonderful, compassionate human, and I’m in shock. So very sad at hearing this.”