SEVEN pieces of artwork depicting some Pembrokeshire’s iconic landmarks are on display at the county’s administrative hub due to the creative talents of local kids.

The paintings have been created by young people who took part with other family members in a series of workshops during the half-term school holiday earlier this year.

During the unique project, six locations were viewed and ultimately depicted in the artwork: the port at Goodwick; the flying fish sculpture in Fishguard, Valero refinery and the castles at Pembroke, Haverfordwest and Narberth.

Working alongside professional artists, 100 youngsters participated in the scheme - a collaboration between the VC Gallery in Haverfordwest and Pembroke County Council’s Play Sufficiency Officer, Damian Golden.

As well as promoting teamwork among the young people, it had the added advantage of allowing parents to spend quality time with their children, Damian said: “It encouraged the children to associate art with play and promoted a feeling of community and fellowship.

“Working alongside professionals also gave the children access to many different artistic techniques not taught in mainstream school.”

Another aim of the project was to raise awareness of the VC Gallery and its function as a community art hub.