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British acting legend responded to seeing David’s artwork: “That’s great that kid, innit; beautiful." Get the latest Lanarkshire news sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest Lanarkshire news sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters An Airdrie artist enjoyed a right Royle occasion as his work earned the praise of a British television legend. David McDonagh met Ricky Tomlinson at an event in Glasgow and got the 84-year-old to sign his eye-catching portrait.

The former Royle Family, Cracker and Mike Bassett star responded to seeing David’s painting: “That’s great that kid, innit; beautiful.” The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.



The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you. Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Talented David runs his own business, Lewy L. Paintings, and works on comic book art portraits and pop art.

He has shared special moments with many famous faces from the worlds of film, music, football and wrestling, including Andy Serkis, Robert Carlyle, The Undertaker, Ally McCoist, Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown, Meat L.

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