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The Willow Foundation – Stars On Canvas

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The Willow Foundation has teamed up with respected British artist, Julie-Anne Gilburt to hold this colourful and imaginative art exhibition guaranteed to inspire debate and festive fun this Christmas. Each of the 300 small canvases (20cm x 20cm) has been drawn by well-known names from the worlds of sport, design, art, music and entertainment. Some demonstrate the individual’s artistic flair, others their personality or alter ego and the remaining a mix of interests, ideas or lateral thinking.

All the canvases are being auctioned online now. The online ebay auctions will end on December 6.

A public exhibition of all the canvases is being held at London’s SW1 Gallery from December 2 to 6. There will be a preview event on December 3.

Click here to find out more. The above works were by the following personalities; Adam Hargreaves – son of Roger Hargreaves (creator of the Mr Men), John Hurt CBE – one of England’s most prolific and sought-after actors, Tony Ross – British illustrator and children’s author, and Steve Simpson – known for his part in producing the TV series DangerMouse.

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