HUMPH Hack, exhibitions curator at Malvern Theatres, is banging the drum for original art work, as opposed to the mass-produced stuff your neighbour might be hanging on his walls.

Humph said: "People who like art sometimes see a work which they want to buy, but the price-tag puts them off. After all, it’s easy, and inexpensive, to buy an open edition print from your local high-street store. But, how do you feel when the guy next door has the same work above the fireplace?

"Buying original artwork can be daunting and cost more than any spur of the moment purchase; but all three artists in our forthcoming exhibition sell well, and painting is their bread and butter."

What you get, of course, are original images and visions to savour like cherished luxuries.

He added: "Karl Hamilton-Cox produces stunning images of animals: painted on leather to add that sense of luxury one gets when sinking into a leather armchair or sliding into the leather upholstery of the most expensive auto. He has had stunning success since taking up art after 22 years in the Armed Forces.

"Colin Ross Jack, on the other hand, produces oils with a variety of subject matter. His love of astronomy drives him to produce some work, and his love of the sea and his exploits in foreign travel all feed his creative juices."

Hump added: "His richly textured works are in high demand.

"And Tiffany Budd is a multi-award winning artist whose career has seen time spent in textile design, interior design and finally, fine art. Her colour pencil work takes the “crayon” to a whole new level. Her work is recognised and appreciated by individual members of the public and large corporations alike."

The new exhibition will run every day at Malvern Theatres from Monday October 10 to Saturday November 19.