STUDENTS at Shebbear College got to enjoy colourful and exciting art workshops during a day of activities with artist Ian Cook.

Ian is a contemporary British artist internationally known for his unique form of painting. Ian creates his art solely using the method of radio-controlled cars, car tyres and toy car wheels as his paintbrushes.

With a first degree in Fine Art Painting from Winchester School of Art, Ian has a quirky edge and describes his work as a 'friendly explosion of colour' which captures attention through his unusual method of working and the premise of live performance art at automotive events.

Students tried out his methods for themselves during the fun day.