VALLEYS artist Nathan Wyburn helped young people from across Wales celebrate World Autism Awareness Week the Welsh way - which included a special appearance from Tom-ato Jones.

Learners at Orbis Education and Care created a portrait of the legendary Welsh singer out of tomato sauce during a one-off creative session with the celebrated portrait artist at the UK care provider’s headquarters.

Visiting residents from Orbis sites across Wales joined the Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist for an ‘art for all’ session where those taking part were encouraged to explore their artistic side regardless of ability or access to traditional art materials.

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The final portrait of Tom Jones. Picture: Orbis Education and Care.

Lucy Pottinger, director of education at Orbis, said: “As well as meeting Nathan, our learners enjoyed a structured and fun learning activity, practised their working together skills and were able to put into practice the things they had learned.

“At the heart of this activity also lies the point that art is one of the things in life which really is accessible for all - which is in turn an important part of World Autism Awareness Week.

“We are hugely grateful to Nathan for taking time out of his busy schedule to spend time with our learners and support them in exploring their creative side, whilst having great fun at the same time.”

Mr Wyburn is a Fine Art graduate and more.

The Ebbw Vale artist specialises in creating celebrity portraits and pop culture imagery with non-traditional mediums, most notably food. He rose to prominence on Britain’s Got Talent with his toast-based portrait of judge Michael McIntyre.