1) Lockdown Hope - Jason Walton - Mixed media on recycled cardboard. I used the cardboard as I have so many deliveries the past couple of months that cardboard has become a part of my life. Being at one with nature has been the best thing about lockdown. Having daily walks with my partner and seeing all the wildlife in the early mornings. Especially the squirrels.

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2) Lonely Joe’s Got The Lockdown Blues - Amy Kam

Amy imagines Joe's inner thoughts:“Feeling alone, feeling insecure, feeling fear in my heart and feeling strange in this new world during the pandemic lockdown.  However I’m still positive, support and trust that the NHS could bring us all hope.  I say to myself I need to stay strong and the dawn will come soon." 

 

I painted this picture whilst listening to ‘Hiding a Feeling’ and I tried to put myself into Lonely Joe’s shoes to express his feelings. The main colours of the background is Prussian Blue and Mid Grey which brings out the blues theme. 

 

3) Covered by Weary Eyelids - David Leapman, © David Leapman 2020, gold ink and watercolor on paper, 19x28cm. Purchased for an inspiring cause to help artists through the difficult times during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many artists have found it very difficult as exhibitions and sale opportunities have disappeared. In an attempt to help alleviate some of this stress @matthewburrowsstudio has instigated the #artistsupportpledge 

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4) Lonely Joe Eye - Lauren Guest - This was commissioned for the Lonely Joe project.

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5) Blue Lights & Sirens - Lauren Guest - “My dad works on the ambulance service and I am proud of his dedication to helping others during this scary time. Many good things are occurring amongst bad things such as community, kindness and the healing of our earth. Although the news flooding in from all directions may be overwhelming, we must focus on doing the next right thing. ❤️”