COUNTY artist Chris Howells was on hand to show his true colours at the launch of a new exhibition in Worcester.

Mr Howells, who has been an artist for 30 years and sells his paintings worldwide, is one of two artists showing his work at the Tradition and Talent exhibition at The Gallery, Bevere.

The event, which includes works by potter Jim Malone, was launched on Saturday, October 6, and lasts until Sunday, October 28. Mr Howells is showing some of his rural landscapes which capture the beautiful countryside around his Malvern home, including some modern landscapes of Malvern, and his new still life paintings.

He will also be holding a demonstration day on modern landscapes in oil at the gallery on Saturday, October 20, from 10am to 4pm.

For more information contact the gallery on 01905 754484 or e-mail enquiries@beverevivis.com.