For Flackstock, Doug Hyde has created a very special limited-edition artwork to raise funds for Choose Love, Charlie Waller, Mind, and Samaritans – charities whose missions align deeply with the compassion at the heart of his work. Featuring two of Doug’s signature characters in a peaceful moment of reflection, the piece captures a quiet sense of connection and remembrance as they gaze across calm waters at a soft and warming sunset.

About Doug Hyde
Award-winning artist Doug Hyde, often hailed as ‘the man behind the smile’, has spent over two decades enriching the lives of collectors with his heartfelt and uplifting work. His award-winning art, characterised by colour, creativity, storytelling, and gentle humour, has captivated a worldwide audience and become a symbol of joy, empathy, and hope.

Doug’s belief that “art unites me with my audience and conveys a positive message of universal optimism and hope” has long informed both his creative and charitable work. “I hope people can feel a connection with my work and share the positive emotions behind it”, he says. This latest piece beautifully encapsulates this ethos—evocative, sincere, and created with love. It’s more than a tribute; it’s a moment of emotional stillness and solidarity, offered through Doug’s unmistakable visual language of kindness and care.

About the print
‘Be Kind’ is a contemporary artwork, created by Doug in a special collaboration with Flackstock, presented as a framed print on paper measuring 14 x 14” (image size) and 25 x 25” (framed size), and released as a limited edition of 195. This heartwarming image features two of Doug’s signature characters sharing a quiet moment of reflection on a bench surrounded by flowers, gazing across still water at a soft, pastel-hued sunset. Above them, the word Flackstock appears in retro lettering, with a red, heart-shaped balloon in place of the letter ‘o’.

Each print is hand-signed by the artist, and sold with a certificate of authenticity.

All proceeds from Flackstock go to support our chosen charities: Choose Love, Charlie Waller, Mind, and Samaritans.