We wanted to do our bit and raise money for a local charity during lockdown. We know how important dogs are, helping to keep us sane, often making us laugh and keeping us active! As artists a we felt we could raise money by painting dogs in aid of our local hospice, Sue Ryder's Leckhampton Court Hospice. Dog owners are sending in their photos and for a donation of £25 plus postage we are producing their dog's portrait.
It has proved to be a great way to brighten up people's lives while raising money. By the end of the first Lockdown we have completed 250 portraits and raised over £6,000 (people often donate more than £25) and it was a production line for several artists...
Some of the dogs painted are shown below........By Kate Bailey, Sophie Brown, Alice Shield, Sharon White, Mark Regan, Faye Hatcher and Sophie Wardle
It has proved to be a great way to brighten up people's lives while raising money. By the end of the first Lockdown we have completed 250 portraits and raised over £6,000 (people often donate more than £25) and it was a production line for several artists...
Some of the dogs painted are shown below........By Kate Bailey, Sophie Brown, Alice Shield, Sharon White, Mark Regan, Faye Hatcher and Sophie Wardle
