Director of Public Health Bristol - Christina Gray

Frances says: "This has been a humbling process. I caught the virus at the beginning of shut down and for a long time didn't have the confidence to paint again, but seeing how hard Christina has worked enthused me to pick up the brush again. She has been quietly working at home mostly alone 7 days a week since the Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan, she is always smiling."

Christina says: "Created by my friend and neighbour Frances Cooley the painting was a beautiful surprise. A gift. I didnt know about it till it was finished. It's quite extraordinary. I look at it and am just in awe of her talent and so uplifted her kindness and care. Frances has caught an energy and laughter - which I love and so prescious in these times. I draw strength from looking at, especially when I am feeling low and the day is tough."