Celebrity art makes waves at charity auction

SHE’S got the looks and the body, and the Princess of Pop even knows her way around a tube of glue and some glitter.

Giving Bosco’s helpers a run for their money, Britney Spears has produced a piece of art fit for any make-and-do show. Among a host of celebrities asked to donate a piece of art for a charity auction held in Dublin last night Britney created a beach scene with some glitter and glue.

Celebrities from the world of film, music and TV were asked to create a piece of art on the theme of seaside memories, in aid of Icross, an organisation working to provide home care for AIDS orphans in east Africa, hoping to raise more than €100,000.

More than 400 people attended the gala evening.

Britney wasn’t the only celeb who dived in with a seaside scene, boxing legend Muhammad Ali drew a ship, as did Roman Polanski.

Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett followed in the footsteps of Britney and drew a picture of a beach, while Bono and Angelica Heuston came up with a mermaid theme.

All credit to Roy Keane, at the end of the day. He was also on the ball with his painting of ... a beach ball.

Jeffrey Archer found time to put pen to paper while behind bars. He sent a picture of a lighthouse with a note apologising for his lack of colour, but, he said, there is no colour in prison.

Other contributors included Janet Leigh, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mathew Broderick, Micheal Winner, Richard E Grant and Phil Collins.

Even Bertie Ahern, Charlie Haughey and Tony Blair all signed a seashell for the event. But all three are well used to weathering storms.