THIS week a west Cumbrian artist has opened her new exhibition in Lowes Court Art Gallery. 

Emma Hunt unveiled her exhibition on Monday at Lowes Court in Egremont which will be open to the public until May 28. 

Ms Hunt said: "I started doing art a number of years ago as a form of pain relief as I have Ehler's Danlos syndrome. People really liked my work and I've started to display it at exhibitions."

Emma is also passionate about charity work and is involved with Women Out West and Friends of the Lake District. 

She is also very fond of Lowes Court Art Gallery and wants to promote the work that they do. You can find out more about her work on Facebook at Emma Hunt Art.