ESTEEMED portrait artist Michael Noakes visited Malvern to cast his expert eye over an art exhibition organised by a local charity.

The exhibition, created by clients of Onside, featured more than 25 pieces ranging from traditional oil paintings to a large sculpture of an angel.

Onside supports more than 2,500 vulnerable adults who face disadvantage due to disability, ill-health or old age in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Mr Noakes, who has painted famous figures including the Queen, Prince Charles and Bill Clinton, said he enjoyed the exhibition, held at Beacon Gardens in Pickersleigh Road.

“A lot of work has gone into the pieces and many of the artists have displayed humour in their art,” he said.

Ian Harding, from Onside, said: “There were some really creative pieces and it was an honour that Michael visited our exhibition.”

Beacon Gardens is located behind Beacon Dental Care, which has been working with Onside to renovate the gardens and host the exhibition.