Beaconsfield MP Dominic Grieve joined art fanatics at a Bourne End gallery to preview the new exhibition from renowned artist Jeffery Courtney.

Mr Courtney described his fascination with the magical interplay of light on waiter at his preview exhibition at the Bygillian Art Gallery on Friday, November 6.

Bourne End artist, Francis Ackland Snow also had her work featured, exhibiting pieces with textured and highly glazed finishes.

Gillian Cumming, owner of the Bygillian gallery, said: “It was a pleasure to welcome so many guests to enjoy the exhibition of Jeffery Courtney’s stunning work, and we are grateful to see our MP supporting local businesses.”

Mr Courtney, who lives in Tetsworth studied at the Royal Academy and has trained in the methods of old masters.

He has exhibited at the Royal Academy and mall galleries as well as having many one-man shows.