A GOTHIC artist will display his haunting handiwork at an eerie exhibition during Halloween.

The exhibition, called Under A Halloween Moon, opens at Pershore Library today.

Gothic fantasy artist Glenn James of Malvern Road, St John's, Worcester, aims to bewitch his audience during the exhibition which closes on Saturday, November 3.

The exhibition will feature new work by the artist, known for his Skaler Stories about a rebel vampire on the run.

The show features a selection of his illustrations from the books which he hopes to publish soon, including his well known illustration DreamWalker.

Mr James said: "I suddenly realised that I have never drawn anything related to Halloween and considering my influences and style, it seemed a shocking oversight.

"It's such a special time of year, something a little bit pagan and scary, so it's lovely to have the work on show across the Halloween period.

"The three new drawings have something a little mischievous to say about the supernatural, and how the ancient forces of darkness might spend their All Hallows nowadays, so I hope people will enjoy the show."

"There is a selection of my Skaler work included, and it feels lovely to have a solo show in Worcestershire. My first-ever piece was exhibited at Droitwich Library in 2004, and it's come a long way since then, so it feels like coming home."

Mr James describes his style as Pre Raphaelite Goth.

He has exhibited work at the Giger Museum in Switzerland in 2006, then London's Mall Galleries in April this year, and closer to home, as part of the Worcester Festival at the Pitt Studio and Gallery in August.

He also appeared on the Carl Chinn show on BBC Radio WM last month to discuss his work and to talk about the exhibition.

Mr James is 38 years old and lives with his wife Angela and their daughter Charlotte.

Born in Edgbaston, he was raised in South West Birmingham and attended Bournville College of Art and Sutton College, before going on to Wolverhampton University, where he graduated with an HND in Graphic Design.

Mr James will be giving a talk about his work, on Friday, October 26, in the gallery, between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. For more information visit www.skaler.co.uk