AN exhibition has launched to raise money for Children's Hospice South West, a vital charity which provides end-of-life care to young people.

Hosted by Art Gallery SW, the online exhibition starts today (Thursday, June 15), and will run until Monday, July 31.

A wide range of budding and established artists will showcase their works. The Art Gallery SW website features augmented reality, meaning that users can visualise what the affordable artwork will look like in their own homes.

Printmaker Sally Hebeler is just one of the artists whose work is included in the exhibition. She uses intaglio, relief and embossing techniques with ink, glue, Chine Colle, found objects and archival materials like historical records or old newspapers. Her print 'Top Crow' is printed with oil-based ink onto 100% cotton paper and then hand coloured.

Likewise, Jill Davies' linocut ‘Cutcombe Church, Somerset' features the Grade II listed Medieval church of St John’s, Cutcombe.  Built in the 13th and 14th centuries the church was mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086.  

A spokesperson for Art Gallery SW said: "Children’s hospices provide vital support to families caring for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions at the hospice, at home and in the community. They are full of light and joy and offer a lifeline to families. 

"The range of services offered may vary from children’s hospice to hospice, but can include; practical help, advice and information, specialist short break care, therapies such as physiotherapy, play and music, 24-hour access to emergency care, end of life care and bereavement support."

The Children's Hospice South West website says: "Our promise is to make the most of short and precious lives across the South West. That will always be our priority and we are committed to the highest standards of fundraising practice.

"We are so grateful for the generous donations and support that we receive to fund our work with children and families."

The money raised will also help fund Haven House Children’s Hospice in North East London and Chestnut Tree Hospice in Brighton.

At least 20% of the proceeds of sales will go to the three charities.