AN EXHIBITION inspired by iconic Ladybird books is now open.

Jonathan Sainsbury's exhibition opened last Wednesday at Waterston House in Aberlady and runs until January 12.

It is open on Wednesdays through to Sundays, from 10am to 4pm.

The artist drew inspiration from the 1959/60 classic Ladybird books 'What to Look for in Winter/Spring/Summer/Autumn', which illustrated seasonal changes in landscapes and wildlife.

Mr Sainsbury, who has spent two years reinterpreting the original illustrations by CF Tunnicliffe, said: "I wanted to put my own slant on this classic series in tribute to them and to nature.

"I am a huge admirer of Tunnicliffe as a field artist and since childhood I have devoted my life to painting the same natural world."

Mr Sainsbury began his project working in sepia watercolour to mimic Tunnicliffe's style, aiming to reflect the changing seasons as they unfolded.

In the second year of the project, he expanded his approach, creating larger paintings in colour with distinctly Scottish interpretations of seasonal scenes.

The exhibition showcases a selection of Mr Sainsbury's body of work sparked by this project.

Visitors can see sepia paintings displayed alongside the original illustrations that inspired them, uniquely Scottish interpretations of the seasons, and large colour paintings that 'encapsulate' each season.

The exhibition invites viewers to appreciate the famous Tunnicliffe illustrations, enjoy Mr Sainsbury's interpretations, and immerse themselves in the depiction of the seasonal cycle.

Mr Sainsbury, originally from Warwickshire, developed a passion for the natural world while living in a small village during his childhood.

He is a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists in the USA and an elected member of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour.