One of several Christopher Walken paintings… this one up for auction starting at only $250

Now at the DVF (Diane Von Fursternberg) Gallery, a Wall Street trader donated his paintings of just one actor, Christopher Walken, to raise money for cancer patients and their families. John William Codling found himself dealing with a lot of economically depressed friends in the past year and a half so he picked up a paintbrush when laid off pals stopped wanting to meet for Sunday brunch. His only education as a painter came from an eighth grade class. The results — giant pop art Walkens in the style of Warhol — drew a hipster crowd to the opening night auction last week, including rock n’roll photographer Mick Rock who told me, “I”m bloody impressed!” Why Walken? “I just like him.” Said Codling. Best bit is that the giant colored Walkens start at $150 and go up to ten times that amount according to the generosity of the bidder and all of it goes to Team Continuum, the charity that helps cancer victims. (Gallery show and bids open until November 1st at 444 West 14th Street NYC. It’s worth a peek after brunching at Pastis! Donations can also be made to www.teamcontinuum.net )

Chris Walken as Farrah