An Oxford-based mural artist has created a "personal and touching" design for this summer's OxTrail event by collaborating with hospice patients.

Lisa Curtis, who is also known as ‘Lisa made it’, partnered with patients at Sobell House Hospice, which is the beneficiary of the public art exhibition which began on July 6.

It will run until the end of August, transforming Oxfordshire with more than 130 ox sculptures.

With a mix of 31 large oxen and 100 mini oxen placed around the city, each sculpture has been uniquely decorated.

OxTrail began on July 6 and will run until the end of AugustOxTrail began on July 6 and will run until the end of August (Image: OxTrail)

Ms Curtis' contribution finds its home at the heart of the trail - Sobell House Hospice.

To create the design, she spent a morning talking with patients and staff at the Living Well service facility, incorporating their ideas in a collage to form the base of her design.

She said: "It was great to meet people and hear about the different activities they do.

"We worked together to make some lovely collages, letting the scissors do the work and not thinking too much about the outcome."

The design features parts of the collage designs made by staff and patients, including a big green rabbit, geometric flowers and abstract shapes.

Ms Curtis added: "I also added two hands giving the ox a hug, some long wiggly arms drinking cups of tea and a few plants growing up the side and over the head of the ox, in my usual bold and colourful style.

"I was really inspired by the joy and creativity among the team, and I hope the ox brings even more colour and warmth to Sobell House.”

OxTrail is raising money for Sobell House HospiceOxTrail is raising money for Sobell House Hospice (Image: OxTrail)

‘Lisa Made It' is a mural painter and illustrator whose designs often feature bold shapes, crisp lines and bright colours and are often inspired by nature and the community.

Amelia Foster, CEO of Sobell House Hospice Charity, said: "Lisa has truly captured the heart of the OxTrail campaign with her ox.

"The design of the hospice ox is hopeful and personal, and embodies the spirit of our Living Well service, which helps people to find new ways of living well with their life-limiting illnesses.

"We are very proud of her design and thankful for the input of our wonderful patients.”

On Friday, September 13, many of the OxTrail sculptures will be auctioned to raise money for the hospice.

Ms Foster added: "OxTrail is off to a brilliant start, and it is wonderful to see the public engaging with the oxen and using the app to find them in their iconic locations.

"If you haven’t yet joined the moo-vement and started ox-ploring, what is stopping you?”