The work by Jon Ellinor will be signed by the group's Jimmy Page before becoming a prize in an internet-based competition.
The painting of Led Zeppelin, one of the biggest bands of the 1970s, and regarded by many as one of the first and greatest, heavy metal bands, has been painted by Jon, whose studio AKTIV Portraits is based in Huntingdon Garden and Leisure.

His painting of John Bonham, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, as they were in the 1960s, will be the star prize in the internet-based contest and will be shown at a memorabilia exhibition, organised to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of Led Zeppelin.

Money raised will benefit the charity Action for Brazil's Children Trust (ABC) which helps the most vulnerable children in the South American country.

The UK-based ABC Trust, which has Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page as its founding patron, supports the work of local community-led organisations who give the children education and inspiration they need to transform their lives.

Led Zeppelin disbanded almost 30 years ago, following the death of drummer John Bonham, but the impact they made on their fans both new and old, lives on.

Jon, 25, who opened his studio in February this year after completing his studies in photography and art design at university, said he was more than happy to donate the proceeds from his painting to the ABC Trust.
Rock fan Jon said: "It was very exciting to have been chosen to do the painting. It is always nice when people like your work."
He explained that his paintings had first come to the attention of the local Led Zeppelin exhibition and contest organiser when she saw an example of his work entitled I think it was Frank Sinatra on display in a St Ives shop.

Lifelong Led Zeppelin super fan Annie Hollinshead, 44, who lives in Huntingdon, said she first became aware of the local artist's talent when she was browsing around a furniture shop and saw one of his paintings.

"After finding out who the artist was I got in touch to ask him if he would be interested in painting the band for the Led Zeppelin Tribute as a contest prize to raise money for the charity."

Jon has donated his work to the ABC Trust and the painting will be signed by Jimmy Page.

>> The Led Zeppelin Memorabilia Exhibition, Memories in Music, will be held at Knebworth House from August 1 to September 3, 2008, and will be open daily from noon to 5pm.
Details about the contest and exhibition can be obtained on Annie's website memoriesinmusic.com