Artists from Talgarth collaborated with Talgarth Walking Festival on the Early May Bank Holiday weekend to showcase artwork from the local area and incorporate a walk around multiple studios.

The Mynydd Troed artists, named after the iconic mountains behind Talgarth, showcased paintings at three studios in Talgarth which made up a walk as part of the town’s walking festival.

On Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, around 70 people visited Niel Bally’s studio where artists showcased their work and on Monday, May 5, the Guided Artist’s Trail of the walking festival led by walk leader Mark Harrell got underway.

Walkers made multiple stops along the way viewing work showcased by artists Susan Milne, Niel Bally, Christopher Twigg, Carolyn Blake, Nicola Hopwood, Beverley Thornley, Andy Thornley and walk leader, Mark Harrell.

Artist Christopher Twigg told the Brecon & Radnor Express: “It was great - they were a lovely bunch of people with a clear interest for art. It was a good idea to have a walk where you’re looking out at Mynydd Trydd and Bannau Brycheiniog, and then you go into the studios and look at paintings and drawings, along with nice refreshments that were provided by Sue Bally.

“We hope we can do the same next year – it was a good balance and an original way of looking at art and walking which meant the body was exercised too.”

The trail also included a visit to Llanelieu Church, where three talented artists had created installations. One of the artists, a stained-glass maker, subtly placed pieces of stained glass in front of the church's blank windows, casting a soft purple and yellow light onto the floor.

Mr Twigg said: “Everything they had done was very subtle and respectful to the church. It really drew our attention to the beauty of the building.”