Eype Beach Art to support London Action for Children

I ran across this quote from Pablo Picasso the other day: –“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”

How appropriate this was for me as I recently had the wonderful privilege of donating an original piece of artwork to be auctioned by Postcards Anon which raises funds to support West London Action for Children, a non-profit organization. The event is held annually with over 1,000 original pieces of artwork donated each year so being invited to participate was certainly both a humbling and gratifying experience. 

My painting was inspired by a recent visit to Eype Beach, situated along Dorset’s World Heritage Jurassic Coast. This secluded beach boasts beautiful sunsets and is a haven for hikers and dog lovers as dogs are welcome all year.  

I was also very interested to find out more about West London Action for Children (WLAC). Here’s what I found out.  WLAC was founded in 1917. Concerned by the profound impact of World War I and the flu epidemic on children and families across London, it was one of several committees created in response to an appeal for assistance for children in desperate situations. Today WLAC is a professionally-run, registered charity staffed by highly qualified psychotherapists and counsellors. It provides free counselling and therapy services to vulnerable children, youth and families and in 2021 alone, saw an increase of 23% in referrals for mental health needs among families in the Greater London area. 

I would like to thank WLAC for inviting me to participate in their Postcard Anon fundraiser. It was a wonderful opportunity for me to play a small part in making a difference in children’s and youths’ lives – one postcard at a time!  

Please visit my website to see more examples of my artwork. I have original pieces for sale and welcome any commissioned works. 

For more information on services WLAC provides or how you can help support their organization, click on the link here.