Cancer charity, GO Girls, are being supported by well-known, local artist, Paul Liggins, who is set to paint a unique one-off original painting for GO Girls to auction.
Paul Liggins is a Dorset artist who is recognised for his colourful paintings of coastal scenes featuring happy harbours and jolly fisherman. He will paint an original 20” x 20” acrylic painting on canvas for GO Girls called “Cat-Ski”, the work being inspired by the Weymouth & Portland’s Lion’s lion and GO Girls work.
Hilary Maxwell, Chair of GO Girls said, “We are thrilled to be working alongside Paul. His work is highly sought after and we hope to raise a considerable sum of money to help support our work. There is bound to be considerable early interest in the painting, not only because it will be a one-off, but the person or business who becomes its proud owner will know that their purchase will support our important cancer work too”.
Weymouth & Portland Lions who are supporting GO Girls in 2020 were instrumental in securing Paul’s support. For Paul, he said “It really wasn’t a difficult choice for me. The work GO Girls are doing is incredible. When the Lions approached me, I felt proud to know I would be supporting GO Girls with such a gift. So much money goes to breast cancer, I wanted to see funds go to gynaecological cancers where survival is still poor, particularly in ovarian cancer, so if this helps raise vital funds, it has to be a good thing to do”.
Paul Liggins has recently opened his new gallery, Harbour Gallery, on Weymouth Quay which is already proving very popular with its light airy rooms and café. Alongside the painting, Paul has offered to run an art class for GO Girls which will be planned in later in 2020.
Lynn Billett, who volunteers with the charity said “Paul’s paintings are full of individual detail and humour. We can’t wait to reveal “Cat Ski” in March 2020, as we launch ovarian cancer awareness month.”
Belle Christie, 9, who regularly supports GO Girls added: “We all got a bit worried when the Lion picked up a paintbrush at the photoshoot – I don’t think the Lion can paint!”.
Kevin Brookes, who plays the Lion, will be the inspiration behind the painting “Cat Ski”. He said “he was delighted for GO Girls”. Hilary added: “The Lion goes wherever GO Girls go in 2020, he is full of mischief and fun and we know his image will bring individuality and humour to this special painting. We hope a local auction house, such as Duke’s, may support us in auctioning the painting for us when it’s complete – it will be a great talking point in any house or boardroom”.
The painting will be revealed in March 2020 for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Any expressions of interest should be addressed to hello@gogirlssupport.org. The charity hope to raise at least £5K for the original work.
