A FORMER council painter and decorator is staging an exhibition of watercolours.

Former Easington District Council employee Dawson Elliot - above, with some of his work - now extends his skill with the brush to more intricate paintings. His latest exhibition of landscapes is on show at The Discovery Centre, Seaton Holme, Easington, until August 28.

Mr Elliot, who also once worked as a miner, has won numerous competitions and regularly holds exhibitions around County Durham.