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Illustrator who creates free colouring sheets launches Florence Nightingale card for NHS Charities Together

09:34, 30 April 2020

updated: 09:35, 30 April 2020

An illustrator whose free colouring sheets have reached more than 300,000 people online has designed a card to help the NHS.

Steve Turner from Deal has already raised more than £300 for NHS Charities Together through the sales of his Florence Nightingale print.

Steve Turner has designed a Florence Nightingale card to raise money for the NHS
Steve Turner has designed a Florence Nightingale card to raise money for the NHS
The colouring in sheets have been brightening windows around the county
The colouring in sheets have been brightening windows around the county

The A5 card is hand drawn using pen and pencil.

It features the wartime icon known for pioneering modern nursing, with an artistic twist.

Mr Turner said: "This was say out of my comfort zone as I rarely ever draw people, but I wanted to do something to support our amazing NHS staff in their tireless, selfless work during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

"I've given it a modern, tattoo style twist with roses and an NHS scroll banner.

"For every card sold, I will be giving all profit to NHS Charities Together."

Illustrator Steve Turner has also designed free colouring sheets for children
Illustrator Steve Turner has also designed free colouring sheets for children
The A5 design featuring nurse Florence Nightingale costs £4.99
The A5 design featuring nurse Florence Nightingale costs £4.99

Mr Turner - better known as Squidoodle - has already been sharing his talents during the crisis, with free quirky colouring in sheets.

The designs show appreciation to the NHS and carers and are aimed at keeping children and adults occupied during the lockdown.

The adult colouring book author has also produced journals and tattoo design books over the past five years.

He's worked for restaurants, museums and clothing companies around the world.

Click here to buy the print or here to download a free PDF for colouring in

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