Artist draws smile with paintings exploring male myths of women

The display, Self-Portrait with Flowers, is by Kings Lynn artist Tony Bellars and also shows the influence of the North Norfolk coast. Exhibition officer Richard Hatfield said: “This new exhibition is of quirky, cartoon-like painted constructions which predominantly feature women, or stereotypical male myths of women to more precise.

“Tony’s vivid colours are reminiscent of the painted canal barges from the Norfolk Broads or a saucy seaside postcard. The exhibition is full of wit, humour and invention and is full of colour. It is guaranteed to raise a smile.

“I think that at the moment, particularly with the cold weather, rain and heavy showers we have been experiencing in the past few days, people have been enjoying Tony’s colourful palette which puts us in mind of the summer months to come.”

The gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 10am until 5pm and on Sundays and bank holidays from 10am until 4pm.