In pictures: Famous faces painted for Parkinson's
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'Facing the Light: Portraits for Parkinson's' by artist Timothy Cumming shows people whose lives have bee affected by Parkinson's, including actor Peter Capaldi.
Mr Cumming has painted 130 well known people for the new exhibition aimed at raising awareness of research into Parkinson's. Sports commentator Alan Hansen is among the Scots featured.
The digital artist used digital oils, acrylics and watercolours to create the portraits. Television presenter Kirsty Wark is shown here.
Former rugby player Gavin Hastings is among the famous faces from the worlds of arts, sport, politics and business.
Diane Hastings, wife of former rugby player Gavin, has spoken of her battle with the condition.
Former Scottish rugby player Scott Hastings, the brother of Gavin, was painted using acrylic paints before being scanned and the finishing touches added digitally.
Professor Tony Nash, a Parkinson's researcher who has Parkinson's, is featured in the exhibition.
Musician Evelyn Glennie supports research into the condition.
The display opened on Wednesday and is timed to coincide with World Parkinson's Day on 11 April. The portrait of comedian and presenter Fred MacAulay sits alongside those of Michael Palin, Julie Walters and more.
Danny Alexander MP. The 'Facing the Light' exhibition is open at Oxo Tower Wharf, London, until 14 April 2013.
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