One of Scotland's most popular writers and painters is holding an exhibition of new work at the Fine Art Society in London this summer.

John Byrne, writer of Tutti Frutti and The Slab Boys as well as a portraitist and painter, is displaying a series of still life paintings for the first time.

The paintings of flowers sit alongside landscapes and images inspired by his youth in Paisley.

It runs at the society's gallery in New Bond Street, London from June 2 to 25.

In his new series of works there are several still life paintings, including Anniversary Bouquet, a depiction of flowers in a vase.

There are also self portraits and pictures of scenes inspired by rock and roll and the Ferguslie Park housing scheme where he grew up.

The exhibition also show more symbolic works such as The Traveller, which shows a man asleep in a landscape haunted by the figure of Death.

The gallery said: "The paintings are infused with vivacity and energy; complex narratives play out in alleyways and dark corners; graffiti proliferates and shadows are cast long and spindly, with the streets dramatically lit like stage-sets.

"The characters are portrayed with sensitivity and intrigue and reveal Byrne's dedication to theatre and storytelling."

Emily Walsh, managing director of The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh said: "John Byrne is one of the most inventive and contrary artists working in Scotland today.

"The work is underpinned by technical mastery and the varied subject matter explores John's imagination from memories to fantasy."