March 19, 2010, 10:08 am– As we reported last month, Rupert Grint created an awesome painting for Keech Hospice Care.

Said painting is now being auctioned on eBay, so if you would like to own a Rupert’s painting and support Keech, click here and join the auction!

The auction will run for ten days until next Sunday at 2 pm (UK time).

You can also view Rupert’s butterfly here in our gallery, or if you happen to live in the area, visit the Stockwood Discovery Centre in Luton until 28 March, where all the paintings are on display.

Other celebrities who have donated a butterfly painting include David Coulthart, Jenson Button and Coldplay.

Also, make sure to check out the latest news below, since this has been a very busy week…

February 16th, 2010, 2:07 PM–We reported that Rupert Grint donated a butterfly painting that would be auctioned off to Keech charity and we are happy to share with you an exclusive painting that has been released online. You may view the painting in our galleries here.   Keech says they a delighted Rupert has chosen to support the hospice charity, especially because many of the children we care for are big fans of the Harry Potter star.

“Rupert’s masterpiece features many faces inside the butterfly’s wings, each with their own quirky expression and unique character – a true Harry Potter creation that will have the fans thrilled!”

We are in the process of getting you a nice untagged version so more is on the way!! Isn’t Rupert great?

Another cool thing is that Rupert’s painting is shown in their Keech Matters fall newsletter. You may view it as a pdf here… Keech Matters Autumn 09

Thanks to Keech and Rupert’s Agency for sending this over!

February 15th, 2010, 2:03 PM- The beautiful and talented Rupert Grint has shared his talents again for a wonderful cause taking part in an exclusive charity event on behalf of Keech Hospice Care.

Excerpt: The Chrysalis Collection is an exclusive group of Butterfly inspired paintings, each one created by a well known celebrity.  The collection features artwork from Coldplay, Katherine Jenkins, Rupert Grint, Theo Walcott and Fearne Cotton. The artwork will be displayed at the Stockwood Discovery Centre in Luton from 1 – 28 March. They will then be auctioned on eBay from 19 – 28 March.

Funds raised by the auction will make a valuable contribution towards our hospices and you could be the proud owner of a celebrity butterfly painting!

To find out more information you may visit the website here.

Rupert never fails to amaze us. We’re excited to see his painting on display and if you can make the viewing in Luton send in those reports!  Most importantly if you can donate or even bid on his painting then mark your calendars for March 19th!

Thanks for the tips Suzeeq, Laura, all of you!