Thanks to all the lovely artists who donated a piece to our AOH Festival 2025.

Below is a selection of art from this event to illustrate what this year's AOH charity art sale will look like. We really appreciate your support. 

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This painting features a mix of abstract shapes and colors, primarily in warm earthy tones of browns, oranges, and yellows, complemented by cool blues and whites. The composition is dynamic, with geometric and organic forms blending together, giving a sense of movement. The painting is framed in a simple, light wooden frame. Some of the shapes resemble architectural elements, while others evoke natural landscapes, offering an impression of a coastal or seaside environment.

Sculpted by the sea
Ned Hoskins
Oil on canvas

Sold for £500
Sarah Jones picture

Shelter 3
Sarah Jones
Signed giclee print on watercolour paper

Sold for £95
A lush, impressionistic painting of a dense, green landscape, likely titled The Wild Pond Mini. The canvas is filled with varying shades of green, from deep forest tones to bright, fresh hues, suggesting a vibrant and overgrown natural setting. Dabs of white, yellow, and light blue are scattered throughout, representing small flowers, light filtering through foliage, or reflections on water. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, creating a dreamy, almost magical atmosphere reminiscent of a secluded pond hidden within a thick, wild garden. There are no distinct objects—everything blends in soft, layered textures, evoking tranquility and nature's quiet chaos.

Wild Pond
Liz English
Acrylic on box canvas

Sold for £200
This is a vivid acrylic painting showing a quiet residential street at sunset. The sky is streaked with brilliant shades of pink, orange, and deep blue, casting a magical glow over the scene. Rows of parked cars line both sides of the road, which leads the eye toward the fading light. The buildings on either side are painted in cool tones of blue and purple, adding to the moody, atmospheric feel. A single streetlamp glows softly, and the silhouette of a tall building with a spire stands out on the right side.

Washington Street Sunset
Andy Townsend
Giclee print

Sold for £35
This is a delicately arranged circular wreath made entirely of dried flowers and seed pods. The colors are soft and natural, with pink, cream, yellow, and muted green hues. You can see dried roses, strawflowers, yarrow, and poppy seed heads among the arrangement, all set against a crinkled white tissue background. The texture is earthy and tactile, evoking a sense of gentle, preserved beauty and the passage of time.

A summer garden to keep
Lorna Davies
Dried flower wreath

Sold for £35
A handcrafted wooden sculpture of a stylized bird, with an elongated body and a sharp beak. The sculpture is made from contrasting light and dark wood, with a minimalist design, and is placed on a small wooden pedestal.

Arctic tern
Tom Wilson
Sycamore & wenge

Sold for £75
A solid matte teardrop pendant gracefully suspended from a finely detailed, textured halo. This delicate yet striking design is crafted in warm-toned metal, offering a minimalist yet sophisticated statement. Suspended from a fine chain, the necklace exudes timeless elegance, making it a versatile accessory for any occasion.

Teardrop/halo necklace
Martine Jans
18 carat gold plated silver necklace

Sold for £130
This ceramic cheeseboard has a black background with a colorful mandala-like pattern. The intricate design features a symmetrical arrangement of blue, mint green, white, and orange/brown elements forming a floral star pattern. The handle is visible at the bottom, and there appears to be a small matching coaster or sample piece with a similar pattern placed beside it. Like the first image, it's displayed on the same type of woven natural fiber mat.

Cheeseboard & Coasters
Monir Amiri
Ceramic

Sold for £126
This is a square linen cushion in an earthy taupe shade, featuring a modern, minimalist embroidery design. The embroidery consists of fine stitched lines forming abstract shapes, including a black-outlined vase, a curved beige line, a ladder-like structure, and a circular maroon accent. The fabric has a slightly textured, natural feel, and the embroidery adds a tactile element, making it interesting to the touch. A small black fabric tag is attached to the side. This cushion blends contemporary artistry with cozy craftsmanship, making it a stylish and subtle statement piece.

Papyrus cushion
Plinth Home
Linen textile

Sold for £50
A vibrant, expressive painting depicting two men sharing an intimate kiss. The artwork features bold outlines, exaggerated facial colors in shades of pink and purple, and a background filled with warm and cool hues. Elements like wine, flowers, and symbolic rain droplets add emotional depth.

Crush
Novak James
Acrylic on panel

Sold for £450
An elegant, sculptural necklace made from fine green wire knitted into a wide, undulating ribbon. The form flows in soft ruffles all around, mimicking the delicate curves of seaweed or lace. The green has a metallic sheen, suggesting the piece is made from enameled or oxidized copper wire. It’s closed at the top with a sleek silver magnetic clasp. The piece feels both modern and ethereal.

Knitted copper necklace
Cath Laffan
Copper mesh

Sold for £50
A vibrant impressionist-style painting of a harbor with multiple sailing vessels and boats. The scene features tall masts and rigging of sailboats in various colors including blue, green, and red. The boats appear to be docked in a harbor with a textured sky rendered in turquoise and yellow tones. The painting has thick, expressive brushwork characteristic of post-impressionist style.

Harbour at Dusk
Julia Musson-Laboureau
Oil on canvas

Sold for £200