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Kieron (VO): And there is no fear in love. Perfect love drives out fear because fear is punishment and it has no place in perfect love.

Kieron Dyer rang me up to let me know exactly what was going on and I'll never forget what he said.

"You've got a bit of an artist's temperament, haven't you? " says Michelle, softly, as Kieron continues wielding his pastels.

I would love one of his pictures but, I tell Kieron, he is already too expensive for me.

And Kieron trots into his bedroom, comes out with his business card and says thank you back.

"You said I could have it out when Christmas comes, " says Kieron.

This month, Kieron's second exhibition in a gallery in his home town of Holt, Norfolk, sold out in 14 minutes.

Finding ways to get around the drought, Kieron steers away from permanent pasture.

Garner says his parents have been brilliant at shielding Kieron from the business side and the pressure this invariably brings.

What would his parents say if Kieron turned around and told them he was not going to paint any more?

Mark Noble, pictured below, Dean Ashton and Kieron Dyer are longer-term absentees with calf, ankle and shin injuries respectively.

Keith ducks into the kitchen and explains that Kieron finds pictures he likes on the internet.

Kieron, dubbed "mini Monet, " began painting 2 years ago and loves local landscapes of his home Holt, Norfolk.

Kieron enjoys playing football and, like his dad, supports Leeds United ( "I haven't ever pushed him into it, " says Keith quickly).

We were driving back from Birmingham when Kieron (Dyer) suddenly shouted, 'Stop the bus!

Excitable press coverage has compared Kieron to Picasso, who painted his first canvas, The Picador, aged eight.

I doubt many artists could paint or draw while answering questions and being photographed but Kieron carries on.

Hearing of Kieron's promise, one local artist, Carol Ann Pennington, offered him some tips.

They insist that Kieron only paints when he wants to.

Major League Soccer's highest-profile star set up Kieron Dyer twice in as many minutes midway through the second half.

With all the people wanting paintings, I ask Kieron if he feels he has to do them. He says no.

If I did a picture with most students, they will copy it but Kieron is different.

Newcastle pair Kieron Dyer and Lee Bowyer were sent off in disgrace for fighting during their side's 3-0 home defeat against Aston Villa.

When I arrive on a Saturday afternoon, Kieron and Keith are out.

The only way I can see to resolve this is for Kieron to move closer to his family.

Kieron and his Mom had arrived at the gallery at 9: 15am and Kieron wanted to know if everyone liked his work.

What other things does Kieron like doing?

Artist Kieron Williamson, age seven, painting at home in Holt, Norfolk. Photograph: Graham Turner