Glasgow-born jazz singer, Carol Kidd MBE, has donated two creative pieces to an auction which is aiming to raise funds for an arts charity.

The musician, who has turned to painting in recent years to combat depression, has handed over a self-portrait and an autographed copy of Carol Kidd Gold.

The pieces are set to go under the hammer at Artlink Central’s 10th charity art auction on April 22 at Bridge of Allan Parish Church Halls near Stirling.

All monies raised will be in aid of arts programmes for Scottish children and adults with additional support needs.

Carol said: “I do feel a lot of empathy with Artlink and the work they do. When I lost my partner John Mackay, I was so depressed.

“He went very suddenly. I think I was dying in front of my kids’ eyes.

“I’d always liked to sketch and my daughter turned up one day with an easel, canvases, paints and brushes. Everything I would need and she said: ‘I want you to start painting’.

“I’d never put paint on anything before, it was always just sketches. So for me, the pure therapy of painting got me through what was a very bad time.”

To mark the auction’s 10th anniversary, the event will also feature a special performance by Carol.

An original artwork by the illustrator of The Gruffalo books is also set to be sold.

Tickets for the event are on sale for a donation of £15 or more at www.artlinkcentral.org.