ASPIRING artists used their body parts to make masterpieces for a competition.

Pupils were encouraged to paint using paintbrush in their mouths or between their toes, by Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) who have been visiting local schools.

Amber Jones from Ley Hill Junior School, in Chesham, came second in the competition. The prize was given out on Friday by MFPA artist Trevor Wells and Cllr Tony Reed, the Mayor of Chesham.

The children's work will now be entered into the national competition, where they will be competing with other children's paintings nationwide. The judging is due to take place in October and the prize giving will be held in London.

There are about 500 mouth or foot painting artists all over the world who are registered MFPA members.