Local artists support Rainbow Hub’s online fundraising art auction
Artists from across the Northwest are supporting Rainbow Hub’s first online fundraising art auction sponsored by Chris McLoughlin of Fine Arts Originals and The Balcony oil painting studio. The charity, based at Mawdesley, Lancashire, supports children and young people with physical and neurological disabilities
They are delighted with the response and have 35 pieces of art as part of this innovative event which was inspired by the success of silent auctions at the charity’s annual ball. There is a mosaic and paintings from birds to tigers and koalas, together with beautiful landscapes, abstract art and artwork from the children at Rainbow Hub.
Artists who have donated pieces include
Chris McLoughlin who is based at Cedar Farm, nr Mawdesley. Chris’s perception of the landscapes he visits is translated onto canvas through bold, expressive brushwork and an intuitive relationship with color. Chris runs art classes at Cedar Farm and some of his students have also donated pieces to the auction including Chris Bull, Chris Hall, Ronald Webb and Tom & Barbara Stevens.
Nicole Walker, Calista Art, has benefited from conductive education at Rainbow Hub for many years. Nicole has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy affecting all four of her limbs but that does not stop her from creating stunning pieces of art. The piece for the auction is Forest Full of Joy and Nicole hopes it will enhance feelings of love, joy and inner peace. She said, “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting Rainbow Hub – an incredible charity who means the world to me.”
Born in Liverpool and living in rural Lancashire, David O’Brian’s passion for mosaic art was ignited by a visit to Barcelona’s famous Park Guell. His incredible works of art have a fascinating attention to detail and have quickly become a hit with collectors across the world. Recent TV appearances include DIY SOS where he was asked to make a mosaic for a family and he has also appeared in an episode of “Home is where the Art is.”
Lancashire born Anthony Hunter’s work is internationally recognised and he collaborates with his twin brother, James, in the contemporary art market. They are happy to donate a piece of art as Anthony’s daughter benefited from conductive education at Rainbow Hub.
Others artists who have donated pieces include Morgan Cunningham, Nicola Thompson, Sheila Milton, David Pearson, Neil Prior, Brian Adam, Tony Forrest and John Rogers.
Vicki Cunningham, Community Fundraiser, Rainbow Hub, said, “we are delighted that so many wonderful artists have donated stunning pieces for our first online art auction and we cannot thank them all enough. Their support and that of everyone who takes part means so much to everyone at Rainbow Hub especially the children who benefit from the services we provide. Every penny makes a difference and helps us continue to our vital work with the children and their families.”
To view the paintings and take part in the auction, please go to
The auction will close on 16th October 2024
More information about the work of Rainbow Hub can be found at www.rainbowhub.org
or follow them on social media @rainbowhubnw
For more about Chris McLoughlin visit www.chrismcloughlin.co.uk or follow him on
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