HISTORIC buildings and scenes of Malton life have been captured by a professional artist who will exhibit his work next month.

Douglas Hill, of Westow, has spent a lifetime as an artist and exhibited extensively, including in the US, India and New Zealand. After spending about 20 years in Cornwall he decided to move to Malton with his wife, Jennifer, and since doing so has painted a catalogue of scenes in the town.

Now about 40 of his works will go on display at Malton Fine Arts Gallery, in the Market Place, from April 11 to 30. Douglas paints “in situ” rather than using photographs. “The use of natural light in painting fascinates,” he said.

Two of his latest works will feature rugby and football matches being played in Malton. “I have always been an extensive traveller and I have found Malton a very interesting place as an artist, because I always paint outdoors,” said Douglas. The Manchester artist, L S Lowry, was his inspiration along with the Impressionist painters. “I liked the use of shadow and light,” he said.