It was the first of its kind in Scotland when it was set up 40 years ago, with the aim of using art to promote health and wellbeing in hospitals.
Four decades on, Grampian Hospitals Art Trust continues to support thousands of patients across the north east.
As the charity prepares to celebrate its birthday, STV News has been meeting one Aberdeen woman to hear how painting and drawing has helped her recover from a brain tumour.
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