ANIMAL lovers with an arty streak can combine their passions with a demonstration of 'pet portraiture' by Eric Watson for Bromsgrove Art Club.

Budding artists will enjoy the display by Eric, who, using mixed media, aims to ensure the character and personality of the subject will radiate from the picture. He specialises in wildlife, horses, birds, dogs and cats.

Bromsgrove Art Club meets at the Red Cross Centre, in Barnsley Hall Drive, off Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, on Tuesday, October 19, at 7.45pm.

Organisers say new visitors are always welcome. Admission to the meeting is £2, including refreshments. For more information contact Jo Lloyd on 0121 445 3209.