Watercolours With Life: Charity Event with Raymond Blanc

Saturday, 15 May 2010

Charity Event with Raymond Blanc

With Raymond Blanc at Brasserie Blanc, Winchester 2010

I have just received this photograph taken at a recent charity event for the Lady Taverners. I had donated a painting for auction and the winning bidder was the wonderful celebrity and famous chef Raymond Blanc. It was a superb night which raised funds for some very special children.

I have been Lady Taverner for some time now and it really does make my heart sing to know holding my brush gives more than just pleasure from a framed painting but joy and sunshine to lives of those who deserve that extra mile of love and care.

Life should be about giving and others. When it is our own lives are far richer.

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2 comments:

Sandra Busby said...: You must be so proud to be able to make a difference! Glad you are settling in and enjoying your new home. By the way - if you don't use blue shades for your blue-bells, what do you use?; 15 May 2010 at 13:07
AK said...: Very impressive, the painting and the thoughtfulness.; 15 May 2010 at 14:33

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