Women painters who have become friends through their art are sharing the stage at an exhibition in Witney.

Karen Coe, pictured top, from Milton-under-Wychwood, Sharon Smith, below, from Didcot, and Tracey Haldin-Catt, from Shipston-on-Stour, have taken over the Bartlett Taylor Gallery at the town's museum until June 27.

Karen and Sharon

All three also share an interest in the natural world for the subjects of their latest paintings, calling the exhibition Elements of Nature.

Ms Coe said: "We have very individual approaches to the same theme. We are hoping it will be a big success and inspire other people to become more creative."

She took an Access course in Art at West Oxfordshire College and last September showed some of her work along with other students.

The women came together through work contacts. Sharon has previously been commissioned to do paintings and textile designs.