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Jeremy Corbyn took some time out to enjoy an art class today, and the results are surprisingly decent.

Mr Corbyn, who has previously confessed a love of creating "abstract beyond belief" paintings, got one-on-one instruction from Shipley-based artist Chris Ellerton.

The pair collaborated on a landscape featuring a striking mountain range, which they dubbed "Mount Chrizjez"

The pair appeared to strike up a relationship during Mr Corbyn's visit to a community centre in West Yorkshire, with the tutor giving firm instructions on how to develop their painting.

Mr Ellerton, watched by his admiring class, photographers and reporters exhorted: "Just put it on, give it a woof!"

(Image: PA)

He also advised: "Leave some dark Mr Corbyn!"

And there was laughter when Mr Ellerton, from Bradford, said: "Don't worry Mr Corbyn, me and you are artists."

They worked together for more than 20 minutes, starting from a blank canvas, before they both signed it.

Afterwards Mr Corbyn, who said he painted abstracts at home, pronounced the picture "pretty good".

(Image: PA) (Image: PA)

He added: "Chris is a great teacher.

"There's an artist in everyone."

Mr Ellerton was full of praise for his student, saying: "You can tell he has done painting before."

Jonathan Parry, a member of the over 50s painting group, said: "Chris is fantastic, his enthusiasm and natural talent is really great."

Earlier, Mr Corbyn chatted to pensioners and made a mixed fruit crumble for them in the kitchen at the Kirkgate centre.