SCOTTISH TV star Lorraine Kelly has been presented with a specially commissioned portrait on her morning show to celebrate her 60th birthday.
The work by Dundee University graduate Sylvia Tarvet was gifted to the host live on air on Friday by Dr Hilary Jones ahead of her birthday on Saturday.
It was commissioned by members of the team working on the Lorraine show as a surprise present for the former rector of the university.
Kelly said: “This is such an honour. That is absolutely beautiful. She’s made me look about 15 years younger. It’s amazing.”
Tarvet graduated with a degree in fine art from the university’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in 2017.
She said: “I was very honoured to be selected to paint Lorraine’s portrait and can only hope the final work does her justice.”
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