Moorfoot youngsters help artist Kevin Hunter create beautiful painting

Artist Kevin Hunter popped in to see boys and girls in Moorfoot Nursery as part of an exciting project focused on developing creative skills and appreciating Inverclyde's scenery. 

Kevin, whose son Bodhi, four, is in the nursery class, invited the boys and girls to help him finish a beautiful canvas which depicts the view from an area close to the school known as 'the mound'. 

When the masterpiece is completely finished, Kevin will donate it to the school to help raise money. 

Moorfoot's depute head teacher Louise Hampsey said the youngsters were thrilled to welcome a real-life artist to the classroom. 

She added: "We're so thankful to Kevin for coming in to see us and for creating the basis of this incredible artwork for us. 

"The project has helped the children develop a whole range of skills and they've loved taking part.

"It's all about learning to express themselves through art."

Youngsters prepared for their big moment with Kevin by creating their own artworks inspired by Inverclyde and by Kevin's own paintings. 

The budding artists looked at photos of different scenic spots across their local area and came up with amazing designs which are now on display in the classroom. 

Kevin will take photographs of the youngsters' artwork and use them to create a calendar, which will be made available to families and friends. 

The Inverclyde artist praised the boys and girls for all their hard work. 

Kevin said: "Their paintings are fantastic.

"I could recognise all of the places. 

"It's so nice to be involved in the project and to help youngsters get interested in painting. 

"I started painting when I was their age and I've been doing it ever since. 

"Whether you want to do it for a living or not, I would encourage everyone to paint as it's good for the soul."