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Car painter hits the big time

A man from Sprowston in Norfolk has left his job spray-painting cars for a career as an artist.

Scott Carruthers moved to Scotland two years ago in a bid to pursue his dream.

Now, after selling six paintings his days as a humble car painter appear to be behind him.

Mr Carruthers, 32, who uses acrylics on canvas, is close to becoming a full-time artist.

"Painting for me started as just as a hobby, but I have grown to love it over the years and since moving to Scotland it has become a real passion," he told the Norwich Evening News, his former local paper.

"I try to focus on things in my pictures which are not too traditional as I have so many different thoughts and directions I want to go in."

Many a famous artist has started in humble beginnings and Mr Carruthers is hoping his recent success will allow him to follow in their footsteps.


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