TALENTED artists from Bolton certainly have designs on success.

For two have gold and silver in a national art competition, taking home top prizes.

Muryum Binte Fahad and Georgia Barnes, both 16, were placed first and second in the YPO Art competition, beating hundreds of entries from across the country.

Both attend Bolton School.

Besides the winning prizes, the girls’ success in the competition has brought additional funding to their school’s art department as Muryum won £250 in YPO vouchers.

Muryum was selected as the first place winner, across three age categories - early years, primary and secondary, and won vouchers for her school as well as a hamper filled with art supplies for herself.

Georgia, who came in second place, has also received an assortment of art materials.

This is the first time, two pupils at the same school, Bolton School girls’ division, have taken the two top spots.

John Newbould, Head of Marketing at Bolton School, said: “We’re delighted that Muryum and Georgia have placed so highly in YPO’s Art Competition. It’s fantastic that not one, but two of our pupils have been recognised for their creative abilities!

“We are also very thankful for the £250 gift voucher for our School’s Art Department, and it will be put to good use fostering more pupils’ talents.”

YPO is one of the UK’s largest publicly owned buying organisations, which enables the education and public sector to make savings in procurement.

This year marked the sixth year of hosting the national art competition, which celebrates the artistic talents of primary and secondary school children.

Martin Armytage, head ofeducation at YPO, said: “Each year, we really look forward to seeing the range of creative entries from students of all ages and are always so impressed with the talent on offer.

“We’re delighted for Muryum and Georgia - their artwork is absolutely fantastic.

"This is also the first time that we’ve had a winner and runner up from the same school - the girls are a credit to them.”