Artists from across the country came to Sidmouth to learn from an internationally-renowned professional.

Sidmouth Herald: Artist Roger Dellar leads a workshop at Jacob's LadderArtist Roger Dellar leads a workshop at Jacob's Ladder (Image: Archant)

The East Devon Art Academy invited Roger Dellar, a member of both the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour, to lead a two-day workshop in planar painting.

He is the latest in a string of acclaimed artists to visit the Old Fore Street venue and more are planned in the coming months.

Academy director Cathy Osbond said: “Roger was brilliant. He did a full demo of a painting on each of the days and then helped individuals with their own work. We learnt such a lot.

“These workshops have attracted a lot of attention and are really growing. It is great for the town and provides an invaluable asset for locals.”

Visit www.eastdevonart.co.uk or call 01395 5165284 for more information on forthcoming workshops.