Ed Sheeran Donates Painting For Charity Auction

Ed Sheeran (Instagram @teddysphotos)

JAKARTA - For the first time, Ed Sheeran is selling one of his works of art for a charity auction. Entitled Dab 2 2020, Sheeran donated the painting for money to be given to people in need.

“I paint a canvas every day for 30 days. That is very fun. Like Jackson Pollocky. I buy house paint and I paint with a flick of it. I just do my art and I love to do it, "the singer of Photograph quoted The Independent as saying today, Tuesday, November 3.

The work was named Dab 2 2020 because that word was what my father called Sheeran when he was a child.

All proceeds from the auction will be given to GeeWizz, a children's charity that will build a playground for children with disabilities and special needs.

Exciting news! A rare Ed Sheeran painting has been added to the #SuffolkLegacy auction! 🙌The colorful abstract painting, Dab 2 2020, is the first & only painting Ed Sheeran has ever made available for sale. Lot 216 Donated by: Ed Sheeran https://t.co/017i71tva8 Start bidding! pic.twitter.com/6pHd9eVXr6

- GeeWizz Charity (@geewizzcharity) November 2, 2020

The funds will also help Zest, part of St Elizabeth's Hospital in Ipswich which helps teens and adults who are experiencing illness.

Apart from paintings, Ed Sheeran also donated several items related to himself such as the lyrics of Perfect which he wrote himself and tickets for his first stage at the Royal British Legion which at that time cost 3 pounds.

John and Imogen, Sheeran's parents, created the Ed Sheeran: Made in Suffolk exhibition to tell the story of Sheeran's successful journey to date.

Made in Suffolk also provides auctions of several items belonging to public figures such as Usain Bolt, David Beckham, Pink Floyd and many others.