SCOTTISH artist Steven Brown has been announced as the main sponsor for this year’s annual Hansel Little Paintings Exhibition in March.

The artist, who is behind the famous McCoo paintings and runs the Steven Brown Art and Lifestyle Shop in Ayr, framing all the of the paintings for free for the event.

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With more than 70 professional and amateur artists taking part in the exhibition its no small task but Steven said he is more tan up for the challenge.

He said: “I’m really looking forward to framing all the different paintings - it is a rare opportunity to be able to get up close to the brushwork of such a diverse range of artists.

“I am delighted to offer this support to Hansel.”, which does terrific work to help those living with disabilities to enjoy happy, fulfilled lives.

Entry to the exhibition is free and it will run from 10am-5pm on March 10, 10am-5pm on March 11 and 1pm-5pm on March 12.