WARRINGTON Market has proved to be a perfect setting for artists as Priestley College students' work is displayed around the site.

First year art and design students at the Latchford-based college were inspired by a trip to the market to turn characters and items into art, which has been on show for shoppers.

Jay Rayner, a former Penketh High pupil, gave the owner of Netherworld comics a starring role in his painting, turning him into Captain America for his superhero-inspired work.

He said: "Some of the other characters in my piece are customers from the shop.

"I’ve never had anything displayed outside of school or college before.

"I’m not massively worried about it, but it is a little nerve-wracking."

Priestley’s students were asked to go into the market, pick a business and speak to the owner to find out more about them and what they did.

One painting features cheese connoisseur Dave Mooney while Aphra Proudfoot decided to focus on Fair 4 All, a Fair Trade shop.

The former Lymm High pupil said: "I’ve always had a strong link with Fair Trade because I do a lot within the Church.

"People can see it as a niche charity, but it is really important so this was a great opportunity for me to help promote what it does."

Jay Seville, marketing and events officer for Warrington Market, said everyone had been impressed by the Priestley students’ artwork.

She added: "It’s safe to say we were astounded at the quality of all the work and it far surpassed our expectations.

"We were so excited to share the students’ work with both our traders and the wider community, it really has helped brighten up the space and no doubt has raised a few smiles too."