Julian O’Dell’s portraits raise £5,000 for cancer charity

Industry trainer Julian O’Dell has raised £5,000 after rediscovering his artistic talents.

His drawings of well-known people have been sold over the last few months in aid of cancer charity Macmillan.

Julian’s wife Caterina has cancer. She, like Julian, was a partner at Thomas Morris estate agents until earlier this year.

Julian, who had not picked up a pencil for 25 years, does not put a price on his sketches but asks people to set the size of their own donations to Macmillan.

Julian now tells us that he has raised over £3,000 from his JustGiving page plus £2,000 from his first “exhibition” at a Macmillan coffee morning.

He said: “I’m thrilled to be raising money for a cause that is dear to my heart.

“I love drawing the pictures. Thankfully people like them enough to buy them and Macmillan like getting the funds, so everyone’s a winner!”

Most of Julian’s drawings are of well-known people, including some that are specially commissioned.

Julian’s JustGiving page is here

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9 Comments

  1. whaley

    Amazing stuff Julian for a great cause.

    Would you be up for a private contract , or am I too Crimewatch for you?

    I’m thinking of me on a horse Napoleon stylee?

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    1. PeeBee

      A Whale on a horse?

      That’ll need a BIIIIG bit of paper, Sir! ;o)

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      1. whaley

        I await Julian’s estimate

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        1. PeeBee

          I’m sure he will convince you that it will be excellent value for money, Mr Whale – not sure on the RoI, mind you! ;o)

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          1. whaley

            He who controls the spreadsheet controls the mythical ROI multipliers….

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            1. PeeBee

              That is true…

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  2. wilko

    I never tire of being  reminded just how amazing Debbie Harry looked in the 70’s 80’s (bottom right) Great pics, great cause….well done.

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    1. Robert May

      I have to admit one of the necessary  RM4  tests done was; blondie(heart of glass)old grey whistle test.  I might have to do that test again for quality assurance purposes.

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  3. julianodell

    Come on then Wilko and Robert May. Visit my Twitter feed @agencytrainer to see a brand new Debbie Harry pic for sale. Go make a bid. All funds to Macmillan!

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