Morton Murray was a mechanical engineer for most of his working life and thumbnail sketches and working drawings were an inherent part of everyday life.

He had a wide variety of interests including motorcycles, bagpipes and art, but it is for the lattter that Morton would want to be remembered.

His subject matter was always so varied, ranging from landscapes to the most detailed and beautifully executed paintings of steam locomotives and racing motorcycles.

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Friends say he had a great gift of using his brush to powerfully convey meaning when words were simply inadequate.

In 1996, together with two friends, Morton founded Horwich Art Society, a self help art group catering for artists of all standards and abilities.

The group still meets every Friday 7-9pm at Horwich Parish Church upper school and has a thriving membership.

Morton died unexpectedly on May 4, 2008, and this exhibition, which runs until Sunday May 17, is a celebration of his life's work.

The paintings are not for sale but printed copies of them will be available.

Rivington Park Creative Centre is open 10am to 4pm every day except Monday and is located on Rivington Lane between Great House Barn Visitors Centre and Rivington Village Green.

Tel 01204 696332.