Amy Winehouse painting for charity

Oil paintings depicted the female singer Amy Winehouse was sold for £ 500 or Rp 8, 9 million more in a charity auction on Friday (13/09) and at the Concorde Club, Hampshire.

Paintings by artists from Essex, England, James Wilkinson as high as 1.5 meters was auctioned in a charity event devoted to the memory of the eccentric female singer.

Proceeds from the auction were donated to the foundation part Amy Winehouse Foundation.

In charitable acts that took place during this month, the foundation raised to more than £ 4,000 or about Rp71, 9 million.

Amy Winehouse if still alive would be celebrating its 30th year on Saturday (14/09) ago.

Self Winehouse died in July 2011Click ago due to drinking too much alcohol.

Privileged

James Wilkinson who became one of the artists, a festival in memory of Winehouse, was glad to have the privilege to paint a portrait of Amy Winehouse.

Wilkinson said he took two weeks to make the painting transform.

"I was a fan of Amy Winehouse so when asked to paint it then it is a privilege for me and I do it gladly," said Wilkinson.

"The Foundation is asking me what they can provide but I said, we'll see, and I will donate half of any price sold for charity."

In the visible image of the painting that Amy is known by the nickname "Queen of Camden" is standing at a crossroads surrounded by writing her hit song and also the figure of Ray Charles, one of the musicians that affect the rich.

Want to help others

"Iwas a fan of Amy Winehouse so when asked to paint it then it is a privilege for me and I do it with pleasure"

James Wilkinson

"I paint Amy was at the intersection to show where the decisions are taken."

"Not many [options] is that he took while still alive," said Wilkinson.

This painting by Amy Wilkinson entitled At Home With Ray as Ray Charles influence so greatly to the work of Amy Winehouse's music.

Amy's parents were quite pleased with the involvement of many people in this charity event.

"We are pleased to any funds that have been obtained from the sale of the painting. Kind people have given their money to help underprivileged children and change the lives of others," said Janis Winehouse.

Click theAmy Winehouse Foundation The Foundation was established by the Winehouse family to help stave off the effects of alcohol and drug consumption among young people.