The Bournemouth & Poole College has hosted the first of two regional heats in the Johnstone's Trade 2016 Young Painter of the Year contest.
Now in its 12th year, the prestigious competition sees contestants aged between 17 and 27 tested across a range of painting and decorating skills - including abiding by technical specifications, applying stencils and making the most effective use of different Johnstone's Trade paints.