An Aberdeenshire artist has created an exhibition of pictures she painted to help get her through cancer treatment, with proceeds going to a charity that supported her.
Alison Chandler, from Johnshaven, relied on creativity to distract herself while dealing with the side-effects of chemotherapy.
And now, 24 of the paintings she created during her experience with cancer will go on show at Clan House on Westburn Road, the Aberdeen headquarters of the north-east charity Clan which supports cancer patients and their families.
Her exhibition, called The Way Through Project, will be on display until July 25.
Each of the paintings reflected the artist’s moods and feelings during the treatment, with a central theme of apples.
Ms Chandler said: “My mother said she knew I would be OK as I have a strong core, so I painted apples.
“I tried to focus on my inner strength to take my mind off my fear.
“’Day Eight’ is a painting of my core surrounded by a river of loving hands, which represent the support I received from friends and family.
“My friends encouraged me to display my work at community spaces including Clan, in order to get people talking, and inspire people at difficult times.
“I know from my own experience and from my work at the Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations the important work Clan does.”
Iona Mitchell, head of cancer support services at Clan, said: “We are honoured that Alison has chosen to display her paintings at Clan.
“I am sure our clients will be inspired by her honesty and creativity, and we hope visitors will come to experience the paintings and see for themselves what Clan has to offer.”
Ms Chandler’s paintings are available for purchase, and the artist said she will donate 20% of all profits to the cancer charity.
