Paw-some Win! Swansea local scoops regional Blue Cross art prize
Aiming to raise awareness of the growing number of homeless pets, Paws to Draw invited animal lovers of all ages to creatively draw a homeless pet who has since found a loving family thanks to the dedication of Blue Cross.
Seven winners from across the UK have been chosen, from over 1,130 entries, by a Blue Cross judging panel and former England goalkeeper, devoted pet lover and keen artist, David James.
Josie’s artwork is based on Uno, a cat rescued from a garden in critical condition. After receiving treatment from Blue Cross, Uno was rehomed and now lives with his owner and her three dogs.
Josie said: “I was drawn to Uno’s story after witnessing my close friend nurture a homeless cat who critically needed rehabilitation. Seeing their bond grow reiterated to me the importance of rehoming organisations. Through my paintings I am always filled with so much warmth witnessing the connection between people and their pets. I was shocked to find out I’d won regionally for Wales, but it has really encouraged me to have faith in my art to advocate what I believe in.”
Wendy Hill, Group Head of Marketing & Communications said: “We’re thrilled with the response we’ve had to the Paws to Draw competition and all the wonderful drawings we received. We love Josie’s picture of Uno the cat, the fine lines and intricate details create a wonderful fur texture. It’s a beautiful piece of artwork.”
Regional winners will all receive a framed picture of their work, while the national winner will see their work featured in a national press campaign, launching July 5th.
The list of winners is as follows:
National winner:
- Helen Shepherd – Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
Regional winners:
- Midlands – Liliana Clark-Monks, Leicester
- North England – Debbie Stones, Hull
- Scotland – Dee Flynn, Bonnybridge
- South England – Ka Yu Tam, Potters Bar
- The Channel Islands – Krisanth Moodliar, Guernsey
- Wales – Josie Thompson, Swansea
David James, former England goalkeeper and Paws to Draw judge, said: “Whilst the quality of the artwork was excellent, Helen’s picture jumped out at me. The Blue Cross background, logo on the collar and contrast are stunning. It looks like a dog that is happy and about to get up to some mischief.”
Running from Thursday 1 May to Friday 30 May, Paws to Draw offered a selection of extraordinary pet stories featuring dogs, cats, small animals and horses as inspiration for the entrants. These stories not only sparked artistic expression but also highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by pets in need. The demand for charity support for pets continues to rise, and Blue Cross is seeing an increasing number of pets coming through its doors in need of a new home. The charity remains committed to helping pets find loving homes and supporting pet owners through essential services, including veterinary care and pet food banks.
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