Painted Hearts
Ellie Joslin is a former journalist-turned-artist based in the UAE, whose Painted Hearts initiative is inspired by her own cancer survival journey. Her heart-patterned artworks are designed to raise awareness about cancer and are hand-painted in colours that are representative of cancer awareness ribbons, while her monthly Painted Hearts workshop is a community support meet-up that aims to tackle loneliness and isolation, and was borne from her experience with ill-health while living as an expat away from family.
Cancer Support Artwork
What do you say to someone with cancer? How do you show you care and that you're thinking of them?
It's difficult to know how to show support to someone going through a traumatic time, how to convey heartfelt condolence or even how to celebrate the happy news of a loved one being in remission.
Not knowing what to say or do is a completely normal human reaction, especially when you're confronted by life-changing circumstances and you feel powerless to help. When Ellie's husband gave her a heart-shaped present for their wedding anniversary, in the middle of her recovery, she saw how impactful a heart-themed gift can be. It speaks of love, affection, compassion, support and care when words are hard to find.
Ellie's thoughtful, hand-crafted Painted Hearts artworks are designed to raise awareness about cancer and to act as a symbol of support. They are made-to-order, hand-painted and available in any colour. Choose the colour of a cancer ribbon, the favourite colour of the person you wish to gift the artwork to, or go with a classic like hearty red.
 Bowel cancer support artwork, made by Jane Killoran during a workshop for her friend Lorna |  Teal and white are cervical cancer awareness colours |  Painted in uplifting sunset tones as a sign of friendship |  Painted in periwinkle for an oesophageal cancer survivor |  Painted in light blue, symbolic of prostate cancer |
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Cancer Awareness Workshop
Did you know? January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month!
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Join artist Ellie Joslin in a FREE beginners workshop where she’ll take you step-by-step in creating a cute heart-patterned canvas while providing some essential healthcare tips. The workshop is free and all materials will be provided.
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The workshop is for beginners and is designed for anyone to attend. Ellie will guide you through creating a beautiful heart-patterned canvas, painted in colours of your choosing (cancer awareness colours or any colour combination you want).
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FREE Monthly Cancer Support
Painting Meet-Ups
Every month, Ellie hosts a relaxed painting workshop for cancer warriors and anyone affected by the disease. This is her way of 'giving back' to the cancer support community and to tackle feelings of isolation and aloneness which can so easily occur during a time of trauma.
The easy, guided painting sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month in Abu Dhabi at an art cafe. The painting session is free and all materials are provided; please be prepared to purchase a drink or food at the cafe.
Join to meet like-minded people, make new friends and create something to feel satisfied about!
