Award-winning fine artist Colin Pethick will deliver an inspired talk at Kennaway House this summer.

Mr Pethick, a portrait artist and tutor based in North Cornwall, featured on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2019 and BBC Spotlight for his lockdown artwork comprising of 50 portraits in 50 days.

Sidmouth Herald: Mr Pethick will be holding a talk this summerMr Pethick will be holding a talk this summer (Image: Supplied)

The July 6 talk will focus on his inspirations and favourite artists, along with their impact on the portraiture genre.

Titled 'La Belle Epoch' - or 'The Beautiful Era - the presentation will guide attendees through several key developments and turning points in a turbulent period of art history, enriched by an array of imagery from significant portrait practitioners.

Tickets can be obtained from Kennaway House.