'Golden Shores' - (Apollo Bay)
Pastel on Colourfix paper (burgundy) – 50cm x 35cm
Another one straight from my easel to RedBubble. I’m not sure if it is quite finished yet! My husband thinks I should add some people (there are two in the far distance). I thought people would make it too ‘busy’ so I’m thinking about some gulls. This is the way it was while we were there – practically deserted.
My son asked me to do a beach scene as a gift for his ‘Best Man’ (who loves the beach and the Great Ocean Road area). The wedding is on the 28th March so I have been stressing about getting it finished in time. I am well ahead!
Featured in the SEA group – March 2009
Featured in the Going Coastal group – July 2009
Placed in the Top 10 of the Australian Coastline challenge in the ‘Australia! You’re Standing in it’ group – August 2009
'Golden Shores' - (Apollo Bay) belongs to the following groups:
Australia! You're Standing In it...., Contemporary Pastel Painters (2 per day), First Things, Hand Drawn or Painted Art of Happiness or Joy, Imaginative Realism, Realist Paintings About Water and The Best of Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Virginia McGowan
superb Linda
Irene Burdell
Beautiful work as usual Lynda .
adgray
“Golden Shore!”
♥
Oh to walk these golden sands
along this golden shore
Feel the wealth of the golden land
and the knowledge of much more
enhanced by the blue of the sea
and the azure of the sky above
No wonder we’re together you and me
and we feel nothing but love!
♥
A scene like this draws forth verse so very easily!
Thank you! ♥
adgray
OH MY!!!!
Well if you’re going to honour my woirds like that [& please do! lol]
Could you please use THIS version? – I fixed it up a little! lol
and give me a bit of time I wanted to write another verse or two but I have to dash out right now … shall do it this evening though I promise!
Thank you so much!
Chookas lady! X♥X
adgray
PS Deserted is so much more special than busy with bodies everywhere!
The scene is gorgeous now so don’t distract too much with bird life
Just my 2 cents worth!
Chookas! ♥
Sally Omar
Gorgeous…and Alyssa’s poem perfection!!!!!!!! xoxooxoxo
Linda Callaghan
fabulous beach scene Lynda….I like it with no people so it does not distract you from the beautiful scenery….I love the way you have added hints of colours in the clouds and shadows in the sand bank and water just perfect!
Ken Tregoning
AWWWWWWW! Lynda it is so lovely I love Apollo bay my watercolour of the fishing boat “seasons close” I painted there, Ah memories, Fishing painting and lazing on the beach eating Crayfish till I felt almost sick, you Artist, you capture the feel and I can almost smell the salty air.
Lynda Robinson replied
Fanks Ken! Yep, it is a lovely area. We stay at Marengo. Have been going there for years. It is becoming more commercialised now, but I guess that’s progress. The Crays are phenomenal!!! We HAD to have one while we were there.
Ken Tregoning
Lucky ducky, These day Diana and I head of to Port Fairy which I love too, your work is so darn good, Fanks for your friendship.
AnitaInverarity
Gorgeous. That sand is AMAZING !! xxxxxx
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks heaps Anita. The sand was fun to do! Just blobs of a few different colours, a smudge here, a swish there, and then add the lighter edges to the blobs – a squiggle here, and another smudge there – and you have SAND!
Linda Ridpath
Wow Lynda, are you making time….. i am amazed at the quality and quantity of work you produce…. At the moment, i am so busy so my easel is neglected somewhat. well done you xxx
Lynda Robinson replied
Stop making me laugh Ms Ridpath! I have neglected my easel for the past few weeks too, so I have had a “full on” arting weekend, and finished this one off after starting it while I was at the coast. Now I have to go back to work in the real world tomorrow! Groan!!!!
Kate Eller
Gorgeous piece Lynda. I knew you would come up with a winner. You have so many beautiful places in Australia…..and your paintings are teaching me a lot about your country. The colors are just unbelievable. I don’t think you need to add a thing.
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you for another lovely comment yimusjane. The colours have come up a bit different from the original painting. They are more ‘subdued’ in the painting and it does look better than in the photo.
terezadelpilar
FANTASTIC
AnitaInverarity
Ha!! I like your description, but I’m not convinced its that simple hehe Wonderful xx
Lynda Robinson replied
Always willing to reveal my artistic ‘secrets’ Anita!!! LOL!!!
Douglas Hunt
both the quality and quantity of your work amazes me. This is another excellent rendition; I especially love the foreground grass, sand, and shadow!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you so much Doug. What a lovely thing to say! The grass was the hardest part! I had trouble making it convincing! The sand was relatively easy.
ANNETTE HAGGER
Oh please dont add people !!!! I hate people and wildlife in paintings !! lol…....this is perfect just as it is Lyn…excellent work…looks a beautiful peaceful place to be…..anna : )
Lynda Robinson replied
O.K. – I am NOT going to add any people. It is staying as it is – might just smudge the clouds a bit more though. I emailed it to my son and he is VERY VERY VERY happy, which is the main thing!
ANNETTE HAGGER
by the way, I iesp. love the foreground, that corner with the blues, lilacs is beautfiul work Luyn..and very creative…..anna : )
Lynda Robinson replied
That corner was the most fun. I quite enjoyed the hills too, although I had them mostly finished while I was ‘on site’.
Brian Towers
Without any signiture or clues, I’m pretty sure I can recognise your work Lynda – they all show that special brilliance. Wonderful!
Lynda Robinson replied
Oh thank you Brian! I think that is wonderful news! What a great comment (once again).
GEORGE SANDERSON
Superb work as usual, Lynda
The shadows over the hills and the footsteps in the sand are brilliant, as brian says, you dont need to sign your work for me to know who painted it !!!
Lynda Robinson replied
Again that is excellent news and a great comment George. I am really pleased my work has become so recognisable
Randy Sprout
Your choice of the colors in those foot hills sets you work apart from the usual Kodachrome view and I love how you rendered the footsteps in the foreground. Maybe it’s a subliminal message, like “us two out to see the world”? Good job!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you for a fantastic comment Randy. I had the hills looking a bit too bright at one stage so I scumbled some blue tones into them, which made them recede.
Orla Cahill
Great work Lynda. Gorgeous colours. :)
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you so much Orla. As mentioned above, the colours appear brighter than they do in the original for some reason. The paintings is a bit more subdued and it looks better that this photo!
Susan Bergstrom
LOVELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is just sooo wonderful, I love looking at your work!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you very much Ms Cowgirl! I appreciate your comment.
Andrew Murrell
WOW, that is fantastic. Congradulations on the feature selection
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you Andrew. The feature came as quite a surprise this morning and it has made my day. Thanks for a lovely comment.
Janis Zroback
Beautiful work as always Lynda…I feel as if I can walk right into the picture…I love it the way it is, as a viewer can imagine themselves in it much more than if there were people there…
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you very much for another of your lovely comments Janis.
mikebov
Leave it as it is , It is perfect
It doesn’t need wildlife, human or otherwise
ps A Sure Fave
Lynda Robinson replied
Sorry – I seem to have missed this comment Mike. Thank you very much and I appreciate the input. Thanks also for the ‘fave’.
Vellu
A stunning drawing Lynda, beautiful. Apollo Bay is one of my favourite places.
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you Vellu. It is one of my favourite places too!
Leslie Gustafson
You son’s best man is in for a real treat Lynda. The blue water is so blue I want to jump in. Wonderful work!
Lynda Robinson replied
I gave it to my son yesterday, and he is thrilled to bits! I hope the Best Man is as enthusiastic!
thepaintedsoul
While I love the pastel immensely Lynda, I would think seriously about ignoring your hubbie’s suggestion. He’s your link to unburned meals and casual dining. No towering infernos with him at the grill. LOL!
Really, it is a fine pastel. the best man should be thrilled. There’s a wonderful unity in the way you’ve sprinkled those colors about your picture plane. Makes me LONG for the beach. Great job!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks for the lovely comment Michael. I apologise for the delay in reply but I only just found it! Yep – the ‘Best Man’ was extremely happy and we had a great wedding day.
Margaret Stock...
Another beauty, doesn’t need anymore people. You are so good at this!!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks Margaret. Sorry about the delay in reply, but somehow or other I’ve missed a few comments lately!
sundawg7
You sure make this place look so inviting Lynda. Impeccably done and definite fave status. Warm wishes, Ron
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks heaps Ron, and special thanks for adding this to your favourites! I am honoured!
Linda Bennett
You just blow me away!! I love doing beach scenes and you have mastered this beautifully…..well done Lynda…well done!!!
Rambler25
Love it!
This art has been selected as our #1 Feature of the Day!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you very much indeed! What a lovely surprise for me this morning! I am extremely honoured!
cobbybrook
Very nicely produced! The colours are brilliant!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks Cobby! This was a lovely surprise today.
GEORGE SANDERSON
Brian said it all !!
wonderful as usual Lynda !!
ps, Do you want to borrow my 3 birds ? lol :-)
Lynda Robinson replied
That would be really wonderful if I could borrow your birds George! I must remember that next time I do a seascape!!!! I am off for a winter getaway to Portland tomorrow, and the whales are there at the moment!!!! Hope we see them! Thanks for another great comment.
Vanessa Barklay
CONGRATULATIONS! Your image got a TOP TEN in the Australian Coastline Challenge in Australia! You’re Standing In It…group.
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you very much for this information Vanessa! What a lovely surprise for a Monday evening!
ScenicSC
I just love beaches. This looks like a perfect day.
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks for your comment Scenic person. I appreciate your interest in my work.
Colin Cartwright
A fantastic stretch of deserted beach here, Lynda. Just like Northumberland coast, but without needing your thermal drawers and foil hypothermia sheets!