Anyone know a frontline NHS worker who has B12 deficiency - and would like a portrait?

[Cherylclaire]

I heard about the artists who are offering free portraits to frontline NHS workers, as a means of support. This started as an offer from one artist, and has gone worldwide. They add photos of their portraits to the online collection, but the original goes to the NHS worker.

I would like to paint a portrait, but thought it would be better still if I could find someone who has B12 deficiency, that it might bring some attention to this condition at the same time. What do you think ?

This can be done (non-contact) from photos, and would be a free gift to the sitter.

[deniseinmilden]

How lovely - what a great idea! I hope you find someone. x

[Cherylclaire Forum Support in reply to deniseinmilden]

It might be possible, although I'm thinking how difficult it must be to even work those hours with a B12 deficiency, let alone work through a devastating pandemic on the front line.

So a very special person indeed.

[deniseinmilden in reply to Cherylclaire]

Over the years there have been at least a couple of dentists, several midwives and more than one doctor on here, as well as quite a few nurses, so you should be able to find someone.

I know lots of them will want to be modest and may be shy but I sincerely hope they do come forward for you - it is an opportunity for you to record this unquestionably historic event, as much as it is a chance to honour them, and their fellow colleagues.

[Marz]

Wow ! Please share your work with us if possible - when finished. I remember your self-portrait which I loved. Great work 🌟

[Cherylclaire Forum Support in reply to Marz]

Glad I've got your approval, Marz. Thanks.

If you hear of anyone... let me know, okay ?

[ellj]

Brilliant idea and offer.

Thank you for helping to highlight PA.

[Cherylclaire Forum Support in reply to ellj]

Trying. Let me know if you hear of anyone, okay ?

[Monkey2503]

Hi - just wanted to say I am a frontline worker- 13 hour shifts - with B12 deficiency!! I'm sure I'm by no means the only one but just thought I'd let you know that we are out here! Xx

[Cherylclaire Forum Support in reply to Monkey2503]

Really glad to hear from you, Monkey !

You are a double hero to me : once for being a frontline worker, once for being able to do a 13 hour shift when B12 deficient.

I have had a reply and some photos from someone already now, but let me know if you would like a painting.

Hopefully I will have time to do one for you later.

[deniseinmilden in reply to Monkey2503]

An enormous THANK YOU from me too!

To you and all your colleagues. x

[Monkey2503]

Awww bless you x take care

[Cherylclaire Forum Support in reply to Monkey2503]

Monkey, are you interested ?

I'm just varnishing my first Pandemic Portrait, which means I'm looking for a second hero !

Take those photos, let me know, okay ?

[Cherylclaire Forum Support]

You too, Monkey. Take some photos, okay ?