A BUDDING artist at a Johnstone school has designs on success after winning a competition to create a Christmas card for the town's MSP.

Olivia McCreery, who attends St Anthony's Primary, was filled with extra festive cheer when she learned her design was chosen by Renfrewshire South MSP Tom Arthur.

Dozens of entries from primary school pupils across the constituency were submitted for the Christmas card design contest, with entrants asked to create an image under the theme of a 'Green Christmas.'

Mr Arthur took his time to go through all of the amazing drawings, paintings and mixed-media design entries, and chose Olivia as his lucky winner, presenting her with a framed copy of his Christmas card featuring her design and a competition prize during his visit to St Anthony's Primary.

Mr Arthur said: said: "My annual Christmas Card Competition is always one of the highlights of my year and I continue to be blown away by the wonderful entries from primary pupils across Renfrewshire South. This year was no exception.

"The children's interpretations of the 'Green Christmas' theme were particularly inspiring and demonstrated how this generation of young people have such a keen understanding of climate change and other environmental pressures that the world faces today. 

"It was so difficult to choose just one winner from the huge variety of beautiful pictures sent in, but Olivia's design just encapsulated the theme perfectly. 

"I would like to thank all of the pupils and staff who gave their time and efforts to help create these designs, especially Olivia and the staff at St Anthony’s Primary. I cannot wait until the autumn, when we start the competition again for 2023's card."