A LOCAL mechanic will be exhibiting some new artwork.

Rob Temple, from Kirkbymoorside, has ditched his tools for crayons and produced artwork that will be on show this Sunday (June 26) at the New Inn, in Cropton, from 2pm. 

He first started drawing in October 2021 after borrowing some crayons from his friend’s daughter. 

Rob, a mechanic at Cropton Garage, said: “I thought 'I’ll have a quick go' and I’ve never stopped since.”

He described his work as “abstract” and is showcasing it to celebrate his 40th birthday.

Gazette & Herald: Rob Temple, a mechanic from Kirkbymoorside, has ditched his tools for crayons and produced artwork that will be on show this Sunday Rob Temple, a mechanic from Kirkbymoorside, has ditched his tools for crayons and produced artwork that will be on show this Sunday

Rob said that, previously, he never had any interest in artwork.

He likened his journey to drawing with Forrest Gump’s journey to running.

“I just started drawing,” he joked.

Drawing is now something Rob enjoys, explaining how he now looks forward to going home after work and returning to his art.

A recent accident where Rob fell onto broken glass meant that he has lost the feeling in his dominant left hand, forcing him to switch to drawing with his right hand.

Rob said he has gotten used to this, and now feels his right-handed drawings are on par with those completed with his stronger hand.

He has urged members of the public to come along on Sunday to see "Rob's random drawings."