FOUR artists from West Dorset are showing off their work on the high seas.

Sarah Jane Ross, from Bridport, Brian Matravers and Phil Clayton, both from Lyme Regis, and Carolyn King, from near Lyme Regis are among 15 Dorset artists exhibiting their work on Brittany Ferries’ ship the Barfleur on the Poole to Cherbourg crossing.

Phil Clayton, who runs the Town Mill Galleries in Lyme Regis, co-curated the venture with Andrew Knutt, Culture+ business developer at The Arts Development Company.

He said: “It’s good experience for artists, it gives their work exposure and exhibiting work in a more unusual space helps develop their CVs.”

“We selected 15 pieces from more than 100 submissions. We’ve chosen a broad range of styles and I’m really pleased with the way they all work together in the space.”

Created through a partnership between Brittany Ferries and The Arts Development Company’s Culture+ programme, the exhibition features life studies, landscapes and abstracts of Dorset.

“We’re always seeking ways to promote Dorset artists and get their work out there to be seen by the public,” said Mr Knutt.

“This cross-Channel partnership is a fun and quirky way to “ship” art and showcase Dorset’s breadth of talent.”

The exhibition runs until the end of January and there are plans to continue at different locations later in 2018.

Brittany Ferries’ Port Operations Manager Jo Bussell added: “It is a pleasure to be part of this exciting arts exchange. We pride ourselves on providing the best sailing experience on our ferries and displaying Dorset artwork adds to the experience.”

The other artists in the exhibition are Tony Kerins, of Swanage, Tina Hiles, of Dorchester, Judith Ryde, of Wimborne, Annie Lovelass of Lulwort), Robert E. Harrison, Gilly Hopson of Winterborne Whitechurch, Rhys Cannon, of Broadmayne, Graham Lindsay Towler, of Wareham, Malcolm Giladjian, Maxine Walter, of Wimborne and Sharon James, of Swanage.