A former pupil at The Queen’s School, Chester has scooped a prize at the 17th National Open Art Exhibition.

Kara Chin, now studying Art Foundation at the City and Guilds of London Art School, won the Piran Strange Award for Young Artists at the National Open Art Competition for her piece ‘Order’.

Kara, 19, of Chester, was presented with her prize plus a cheque for £3,000 by Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood at a ceremony in London.

Her former art teacher Alistair Tucker said: “Kara is a very talented young artist and was a joy to teach. She is very passionate about art and dedicated completely to her work. She is probably one of the best students I have taught in 18 years. She is sure to go on to great things and this prize is just the start for her. We’re all very proud here at the school.”

The awards attracted the highest number of entries this year and judges included art critic Brian Sewell, Scottish painter Barbara Rae and gallerist Michael Hoppen.

Kara’s etching 'Order' will now go on display at the Royal College of Art in London.