THE next generation of Picassos, Warhols and Kahlos had their work displayed as part of the 10th anniversary Young Art Oxford exhibition.

The Ashmolean Museum was decorated with more than 500 paintings and drawings from the county's youngest artists from Thursday until Saturday.

Four-year-olds in reception classes right through to teenagers took on the exhibition's brief 'The World We Live In' and created some 'truly remarkable pieces'.

Illustrator best known for bringing 'Winnie the Witch' to life Korky Paul said it was a 'delight to have the privilege to view and enjoy' the artwork.

He added: "It is an endorsement of the value and worth of art in ones life, and to see them so engaged and enthusiastic, is a pleasure.

"I love this annual event."

Young Art Oxford is completely run by volunteers and all the money raised from it goes towards Cancer Research UK and more specifically towards their research into finding cures and improving treatments for childhood cancers.

The first Young Art Oxford exhibition was held in 2008, based upon the model set up in London in 1988.

Since then around £92,000 has been raised for Cancer Research UK and the number of Oxfordshire schools involved has risen from 16 to 28.

In 2016 there were around 3,000 entries and 516 of these have been selected by a panel of judges for the exhibition at the Ashmolean.

Painter Helen Cooper was also one of the judges, she said: "I was proud to be a judge for the YAO inspiring annual exhibition.

"The standard of the artwork is superb."

Tanisha Greenwood, Oxfordshire fundraising manager for Cancer Research UK, said the exhibition was a 'fantastic opportunity' for children to be recognised and appreciated for their artistic abilities.

She added: "Both teachers and parents regularly comment on the tremendous boost to a child’s confidence that is gained as a result of being selected and seeing his or her art on the wall of a professional gallery, as well as being made into a lovely postcard or a beautiful canvas.

"As I am sure you can imagine, some really interesting and lovely pieces have been created.

"A very poignant theme but with great intrigue, which leaves a lot to a child’s imagination.

"Our Young Art Oxford group are passionate about children getting involved in art and likewise supporting the work of Cancer Research UK. Their motto is Children helping Children."

For more information visit: youngartoxford.com