This is a new painting by Leigh Mulley, a contemporary realist painter based in Folkestone.

And this is the original photo that I took in Scarborough a few years ago. Good likeness, huh?

After discovering that we share a number of interests like the seaside, fairgrounds, ice cream vans and Tunnock's, Leigh asked if she could turn one of my photos into a painting. What an honour, to contribute to this amazing collection of work.

If you're in the area, Leigh has a show on at the Space Gallery in Folkestone until 10 July, and will be exhibiting at Canterbury's Lilford Gallery in August.