Founders, Stuart Bates MBE and Richard Brailsford set up Artists Against MND with one focus. To raise money to cure MND. All art is donated free of charge, and the founders do not take a wage. Money raised goes directly to MND charities. These are Darby Rimmer MND Foundation and The Mel Evans MBE Foundation. Please read on to understand more about Richard and Stuart’s stories and links to MND.
Richard Brailsford
Richard’s Dad, Chris died from Motor Neurone Disease in 2013, after a savage 9-month illness. Richard’s obsession since then has been to find a cure for MND. From an awful situation, Richard, his sister Lorna and wider friends and family formed The MND Army. He and Stuart have united behind a shared passion to cure MND. They have a strong bond and friendship. The MND Army focuses on physical challenges or creating enjoyable, fun, and meaningful events, whilst making a difference. Richard and his The MND Army have raised over £135,000 to date.
Although certainly not an art connoisseur, Richard is an art lover. Working with Stuart, the wonderful artists and art experts, Richard shares the Artists Against MND objective of art being a force for good and to fund research.
A cure isn’t a wish, it is an obsession. Richard says he just wishes to remove one word from a sentence. “There is NOT a cure for MND”.
Richard and Stuart share the same aspiration for Artists Against MND. Richard is incredibly excited and grateful for the support from artists and those who purchase these works of art".
Stuart Bates MBE
Stuart has been a passionate fundraiser since his hero and older brother Spencer, known to all as Spenny, was diagnosed with MND in 2009. Upon Spenny’s death in 2011 he promised to keep raising funds and awareness until a cure was found.
He has been the driving force behind many high profile fundraising ventures, most notably Spennylympics in 2021. During the Tokyo Olympics he completed every single one of the 102 events over the 17 days of the games. This was covered across the world with TV appearances in over 50 countries.
In 2022 he was immensely honoured to attend the state funeral of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the British fundraising community.
In 2023 he was awarded an MBE for services to the Motor Neurone Disease community.
Through their shared experiences Stuart and Richard have forged a brilliant friendship and an even deeper desire to rid the world of this cruellest of diseases.
Stuart has many passions, with art being one of them.
Stuart and Richard have been humbled by the generosity of time, spirit and sense of community that the art world has shown since the inception of Artists Against MND. They truly believe that together they will all bring the reality of a cure that little step closer.
Oasis Mini Shirt display. A3 (framed size). Comes professionally framed.
Oasis Mini Display
- Mini Shirt Display
- A3 Size (Framed size)
- Comes Professionally Framed
- Exact Colour Palette Print of Painting
- Reprint Of Original 1/1 Paintings
To Have and To Hold Skatedeck Trio – 3 x Premium ‘Venom’ Canadian Maple skate decks. Each deck is 21cm x 84cm. Total artwork is approximately 63cm x 84cm.
‘To Have and to Hold’ Skate Deck Trio. 3 x Premium ‘Venom’ Canadian Maple skate decks. Each deck is 21cm x 84cm. Total artwork is approximately 63cm x 84cm.
Unique skatedeck presentation by The Trunk of Funk Studios. Technique developed in house. Giclee canvas prepared and hand pressed onto each deck. Hand applied acrylics, Gold Leaf ‘Halo’, Gold Leaf, Variegated Silver and Copper Leaf discs.
Limited Edition of 25 with 3 Artist Proofs only. Signed, numbered and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Simple to hang using the supplied template. Simply place the template against the wall (with a spirit level) and mark position of supplied picture pins.
About Trunk of Funk (Gareth Tristan Evans)
A professional artist living in the North of England, I am best known for two artwork series ‘Urban Geisha’ and ‘Butterfly Artworks
I am represented by various galleries including – but not limited to The Art Of Protest Gallery, The Cotswold Contemporary, The Bank Contemporary, Soho Fine Art , Aura Fine Art, Carnes Fine Art and George Thornton Fine Art. To locate one near you drop me an email or give me a ring.
In the next few months I am taking part in the Affordable Art Fair at Battersea with George Thornton in October, The Manchester Art Fair with The Wasabi Gallery, plus solo shows in Burford and Cirencester, all in November.
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Peony – please purchase on the LINK (below)
To purchase this painting, please go to Claire’s site here. Thank you so much Claire for your further generosity.
Oil on board. 50 x 50 cms, 19.5 x 19.5 inches. Ready to hang. Signed on reverse. Original oil painting.
Claire says, “I am constantly inspired by the nature around me, a lot of which I grow in my own garden. Many plants I grow from seed and then I document their growth through both photography and drawings. From these images I then develop ideas for my final paintings.
50% of the value of this work will go to Artists Against (MND research). The rest will go to the artist as she has donated one piece, and 50% of the value from 6 others.
Irises – please purchase on the LINK (below)
To purchase this painting, please go to Claire’s site here. Thank you so much Claire for your further generosity.
Oil on board. 75 x 120 cms, 27.5 x 47 inches. Ready to hang. Signed on reverse. Original oil painting.
Claire says, “I am constantly inspired by the nature around me, a lot of which I grow in my own garden. Many plants I grow from seed and then I document their growth through both photography and drawings. From these images I then develop ideas for my final paintings.
50% of the value of this work will go to Artists Against (MND research). The rest will go to the artist as she has donated one piece, and 50% of the value from 6 others.