Richard Branson's surprise for Malvern artist

Rhys Caldwell-Clarkson told the BBC he was 'speechless' at finding out the billionaire bought on of his paintings, saying he adored the artist's creativity.

The boss of the Virgin Group, in a surprise to the Worcestershire artist, said 'keep painting, keep dreaming and just show the world what you can do'.

Rhys was diagnosed as autistic at 8 years old and quit his job in retail because he found it overwhelming.

He later discovered a love for art and began creating paintings inspired by the landscape of the Worcestershire countryside, which he sells through his business, Art on the Spectrum.

Image credit: BBC/Virgin Group