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Irish Painter Holds Fundraiser for Grassroots at West End Studio

Original oil paintings for sale Saturday, April 27 at Spring Art Event in Ellicott City

Irish born oil painter and illustrator Katherine Farrell is hosting a fundraiser for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center on Saturday, April 27, from 1-5 p.m. The benefit will feature her original oil paintings. Twenty-five percent of sales proceeds will be donated to Grassroots to support its crisis and shelter services. The event will be held at West End Studio, 8624 Frederick Road in Ellicott City, where others will also be exhibiting their work.

Farrell has been painting for 20 years. Her work is characterized by its direct observation of light on form. She is passionate about art as a form of social justice. For a review of her gallery, visit http://fineartamerica.com/artist/katherine+farrell.

For more information, contact KFarrellArt@gmail.com.

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