CREATIVE patients at Michael Sobell Hospice in Northwood are currently exhibiting their artwork at John Lewis in Watford, to raise money for the charity.

The art was produced during therapeutic creative arts sessions at the hospice, designed to give patients the chance to express themselves through imagery.

For many, including day centre patient Arthur McKitterick, the sessions provide a place to dabble in art for the first time.

He said: “They give me opportunities for new experiences, and I am given confidence by the staff to enjoy the process of creative work.”

Another featured artist is David Brown, who plans to donate 20 per cent of any pictures sold to the hospice as they have been so supportive of him over the past 15 years.

Jil Baker, creative arts therapy lead at MSH, said: “Some patients feel inspired to learn or improve painting and craft techniques and enjoy discovering talents they never knew they had!”

The exhibition will run on the second floor of the Watford store until mid-November.

Anyone interested in buying a painting should contact Jil Baker on 01923 844595.