DWYFOR Meirionnydd artist Catrin Williams will paint the portrait of legendary broadcaster Beti George for the new series, Cymry ar Gynfas (The Welsh on Canvas).

The show brings together six Welsh icons and six artists to create six portraits which reflect the personalities of the sitters and the unique style of each artist.

In the first episode next Wednesday, Beti George is the icon who has her portrait painted by artist Catrin Williams, who is originally from Cefnddwysarn near Bala, but has lived in Pwllheli since the 1990s.

Catrin was delighted to paint such an inspirational woman.

“I definitely wanted to portray a woman, and a strong woman too,” she said. “I think it’s important for the new generation to also see how great someone like Beti George is. She still works as a journalist and a correspondent. I just think it’s so important that we build on that.”

As someone who likes a new challenge, Catrin was delighted to accept this task and it offered her the opportunity to get back into painting portraits.

Catrin’s work is known for the colours she uses, and this attraction to colours has existed since she was a little girl.

“The interest started in colour when I opened the curtains in the morning when I was six years old at Llwyniolyn farm and saw the colours of the Berwyn Mountains ahead of me. Amazing colours from pink to orange to blue.”

And as Beti also loves colours - the brighter the better according to Beti! - this sounds like the perfect partnership.

When creating the portrait, Catrin decided to choose a range of materials and techniques from her workshop at the top of her house in Pwllheli.

“I think this portrait is definitely in my abstract, multi-form, bonkers style and I’m just hoping Beti will really like that.”

So, what was Beti’s reaction to her portrait? Has Catrin been inspired to paint more portraits in the future? Find out in Cymry ar Gynfas on Wednesday, 14 April, at 9pm on S4C.