I wanted to try and help raise some money for the families of the people affected by the Manchester bombing and the best way I know how is through the power of art.

I'm a northern lass from Preston and Manchester is a city in which I have lived in and visited hundreds of times. My sister and my boyfriend both work in the city and some of my closest friends were born there. I can't even begin to imagine what those families are going though and I want to try and help.

I'm a full time wildlife artist and I'd like to give away a free painting. Please give any amount you can and in return I will choose a person at random from the donations list and they will receive a free painting done by me. It can be of a family pet or your favourite animal and it can be done in any style of mine you like. The size of the painting will be 12x16" which I normally sell for £300 but lets try and get past that amount :) You don't have to be in the UK, I will send the art worldwide, free of charge.

Thank you so much
Sarah xx

UPDATE: My dad has also offered to do a painting to help raise money so the draw will now have two prizes. Two people will be chosen to get a free pet portrait or animal of their choice.