It is innovative and allows the artist to undergo a journey of self discovery. They often use paintings to tell their story, or parts of it. But the paintings aren't sombre and gloomy. They depict life.
I'm not the type to stand in front of a picture wondering which way's up or what is it the artist is trying to say here.
I like to make an immediate connection. Art is very personal. What suits one person may not be another's cup of tea. Some of Picasso's paintings I wouldn't hang in my loo.
But that's just me. His paintings will always sell for drop dead prices because they're his works. I don't mind who the artist is. I look at my hotch potch collection of paintings and my heart always jumps.
I get a thrill every time I catch myself looking at them. A little like looking adoringly at the person you love, even after 20, 30 or 50 years. But there's recently been a change to how I feel.
With my move to a smaller home I packed away all my paintings. Every single one. The family are confused and I must admit to being a little myself. I'm not sure why I have decided to do this.
There isn't one picture hanging in my cottage. I have put them all in storage. I never thought I would ever tire of looking at them. Have I tired of them or am I over paintings altogether?
I just know that right now I don't want anything hanging on the walls. Could this be a quasi-midlife crisis? Look around for something new and fresh.
Possibly. A friend tells me it's only stuff. We shouldn't get too attached to things. If we should lose them we will often find we lose ourselves. Whatever. That sounds rather New Age to me.
But I do know that "things and stuff" don't seem to hold the same importance any longer as they once did.
It's like older people who start to give away their treasured possessions to family and friends while they themselves are still around. I don't think they have fallen out of love with their treasurers, it's just that they want family and friends to experience the same pleasure they have had, earlier rather than later. That's the explanation I prefer.
Pablo's artists are creating and producing work that bring them enjoyment and satisfaction. They come to Pablo's for all sorts of different reasons. They're building self-esteem and confidence.
At the same time they increase their understanding of living and coping with mental health issues.
There are also the thousands of people who have bought paintings over the years. They buy from Pablo's because they love the art work and see the auction as a fundraiser, with art and money going to a fantastic cause.
The artist's joy and talent has been passed on and shared. I hope Pablo's reached their fundraising target this week. They and other similar organisations deserve as much financial assistance as possible. This is an investment in a strong community integration project.
I rather wish now I had let temptation get the better of me. My walls might be humming this weekend if I had.