Green & Gold

Lynda Robinson

Green & Gold

Pastel on Colourfix sanded paper – 70cm x 50cm

This is the Howqua River near Sheepyard Flat, not far from Mansfield in northern Victoria. Peter, my husband, and I had the most wonderful camping trip here a couple of years ago which resulted in several paintings. I have been yearning to return ever since! This is my favourite time of day for artwork – late afternoon/early evening!

Featured in Realist Paintings about Water’ group – June 2009
Featured in the FEATURED ONLY group – June 2009
Featured in Creative Cards – August 2009
Featured in Live & Let Live – August 2009
Featured in Imaginative Realism – November 2009

Green & Gold belongs to the following groups:

"Mornings & Evenings -- Sunbeams & Storms" 3 works total, * Painted Nature *, Art At Its Best!! - No photography, Australia! You're Standing In it...., Contemporary Pastel Painters (2 per day), Country Victoria (Australia) 2 per day, First Things, Friends of RedBubble, Hand Drawn or Painted Art of Happiness or Joy, Imaginative Realism, Impressionism Café, Impressionist Art, Landscape Painting, Melbourne & Victoria, Realist Traditional Art, Solo Exhibition, The Best of and THE SISTERHOOD Available for sale as

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Green & Gold by Lynda Robinson
  • annamora

    annamora

    Lynda …. what a beauty …. you are fantastic … love the light !

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you dear Anna!

  • Margaret Harris

    Margaret Harris

    Wow! I love it…you are so good at what you do!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Margaret.

  • adgray

    adgray

    Colours of the Bush!
    S T U N N I N G !!!!!
    Look at the depths in the river the brightness of the sun who says our bush is bland and boring!
    LOOK AT IT!!!!!
    GORGEOUS!!!
    It’s like a Floral Fireworks Display!
    LOVE IT!!!!
    LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!!!!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Hey Alyssa!!!! Thanks for a fantastic comment – Floral Fireworks Display eh? I like that!!!! NOW, were your ears burning last Sunday afternoon? MrsWillow was involved in an opening at Heathcote Winery involving 8 artists, and I met Col Brown and his wife Heather and we were talking about you!!!!

  • John Harding

    John Harding

    gee I love how all the colours fit perfectly….........amazing!!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so much John. It is a beautiful part of Victoria.

  • Leslie Gustafson

    Leslie Gustafson

    magnificent!! I can feel the serenity!!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Leslie, you wouldn’t by any chance have seen a movie called ‘The Castle’ would you? There is a line in that which refers to Bonnie Doon (which is only a bit of a hop & a skip from the Howqua area) and the chap says “feel the serenity”!!!!! I am having a little chuckle to meself here!

  • crispur

    crispur

    Stunning work Lynda, I love how you us colour

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so much Crispur! Lovely to get nice comments from someone whose work I admire so much.

  • Corinne Pouzet

    Corinne Pouzet

    Que c’est joliiii !!! How beeeeeeeeautiful this scene is !!!.....

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Merci Ms Pouzet!!! XXXXXX

  • Varry

    Varry

    The light and reflection are incrediable Lynda!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks Varry. I really value your comments.

  • elenaoleniuc

    elenaoleniuc

    Splendid colors and atmosphere !

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so much Elena. Much appreciated.

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Stunning work , just truly beautiful x

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Irene – you are a gem!

  • Edzie

    Edzie

    This is just beautiful.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks heaps Wayne. I really appreciate your comments and your interest in my work.

  • sundawg7

    sundawg7

    Beautiful creation Lynda…very attractive and enchanting looking scene.>< Ron

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Ron. It is a beautiful area with a painting in every direction you look!!!!

  • Rayven

    Rayven

    wow, love all those brilliant colors! Looks like you had fun with this one!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so much Rayven. I did have fun (I always do)! I have just been looking through your gallery. You have some fantastic work.

  • Margaret Stockdale

    Margaret Stock...

    I just love all that colour!! An instant mood lift, which is how I like art to be, no doom and gloom. You must have a lovely time getting the material for your paintings, very inspiring.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much Margaret. That is a lovely comment.

  • Reynaldo

    Reynaldo

    your colour work is fantastic, and your style is so appealing. love this piece looks so peaceful and relaxing

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Hey Reynaldo! Great to hear from you and I am pleased you feel the peace of this piece! It is a truly beautiful area.

  • Brian Towers

    Brian Towers

    You tackle the most difficult of subjects but always with superb results Lynda. You should go down in art history as one of the greats. What a shame that top rate traditional art such as yours seems to be largely dismissed in favour of some modern rubbish these days i.e. unmade beds, pickled cows etc.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    As always you bring a smile to my face Brian! Dunno about that art history stuff – you flatter me too much – I am only a very small minnow in a very large pond. Must go and do some more work on that pickled cow. (P.S. Hope you are fully recovered from the medical ‘unpleasantness’).

  • JacquiK

    JacquiK

    Wonderful work Lynda

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much Jacqui. Your comment is greatly appreciated.

  • Simon Aberle

    Simon Aberle

    Wow Lynda this is just beautiful!
    Gosh how I love your work, and look forward to new stuff from you!
    Amazing!
    I love the extenssive colours you have used, and the way the light falls.
    I love this time of day, and sunrise too :)
    You have captued thhe hour perfectly :)

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks for a fantastic comment Simon.

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    Lynda this is just gorgeous,I just love the colours and your work is so beautiful.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you heaps Noelene. (It rained here yesterday – quite a bit! People are smiling today)!

  • TmacScapes

    TmacScapes

    Absolutely beautiful….........the colours are divine…......

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Many thanks Tmac. Your comment is appreciated.

  • Brenda Dow

    Brenda Dow

    Your color pallet is very unique.. each hue just a bit different….makes this piece very intriguing….. Love how you work so well with the light…. Beautiful piece!!!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Wow – thanks Brenda – what a lovely comment!

  • Linda Bennett

    Linda Bennett

    Just beautiful Lynda!!! I take it then you painted this while there and not from a photograph? Either way….just a wonderful piece!!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Linda. I stood beside this scene with my easel and pastels! I worked out all the colours and did the main ‘blocking in’ and finished it later in my studio, using some reference photos. Colours from photos are never the same as the ‘real’ colours. (Often you take a photo of something that looks great and then the photo is so disappointing in comparison). I did about 5 paintings in this way. Another 3 went into the bin!!!!

  • ISMAIL ALAOUI ABDALLAOUI

    ISMAIL ALAOUI ...

    very beautiful !!
    this must be a very refreshing good morning !:
    it must smell gooood! :))

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Ismail. It is a really lovely place, and I am longing to go back again.

  • Cathy Amendola

    Cathy Amendola

    I wish I knew how to write the gasping comments I make when I first see your beautiful work..
    BUT I don’t know how to spell it….suffice it to say it takes my breath away!!!
    Cathy

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Oh Cathy, you are so lovely!!!! What a great comment.

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    magnificent painting ..I ‘m amazed.. it’s so wonderful!!!!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so much Catherine.

  • Catherine  Howell

    Catherine Howell

    very exquisite work:)

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you heaps Catherine.

  • GEORGE SANDERSON

    GEORGE SANDERSON

    An absolutley stunning picture of a very beautiful place !!
    your talent never ceases to amaze me, Lynda !!!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    George – this area is like you and your lovely comments – Gorgeous!

  • GEORGE SANDERSON

    GEORGE SANDERSON

    I forgot to add, “an instant Favourite” !

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    You are exceptionally kind!

  • Janne Kearney

    Janne Kearney

    Gorgeous dancing dazzling landscape!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you me dear Janne! Great to hear from you and I appreciate your comment.

  • Kate Eller

    Kate Eller

    Oh my, Oh my…..... What a prize Lynda. Each one you upload is better than the last. What a beautiful place. The way you describe your camping trip and being in this lovely place makes even ME want to go camping. Did you sit THERE and create this? How peaceful it sounds, and what a great incentive for painting. Colors and lighting are mag.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Hello lovely Kate. See the comment I made to Linda Bennett above. You would LOVE this place Kate. Will be in touch soon…..

  • Leslie Gustafson

    Leslie Gustafson

    Glad to make you giggle, but no I have not seen it:-)

  • Linda Ridpath

    Linda Ridpath

    woweee….. such beautiful atmosphere, you have certainly caputred the light perfectly xxx

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks Linda.

  • Martin Kirkwood

    Martin Kirkwood

    Stunning work as usual Lynda.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks Martin. Much appreciated fellow moderator!

  • cdcantrell

    cdcantrell

    its very beautiful as all ways, love the colors
    ,an tones fantastic lynda

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Hiya Craig – thanks for a great comment.

  • Pamela Plante

    Pamela Plante

    Lovely-so beautiful and peaceful.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much Pamela.

  • Rahul Kapoor

    Rahul Kapoor

    Magical!! This is really a fav..

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Wow~ – thanks a lot Rahul. I really appreciate you adding it to your favourites.

  • bevmorgan

    bevmorgan

    Lynda, your colours just sing. I could look at this for hours. Stunning piece of work, as always. The light is magnificent.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so much Bev – I value the comments of an expert like you!

  • Elaine Green

    Elaine Green

    Your quote from Degas certainly applies here.
    Truely magical

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    You have made my day Elaine!!!!

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    excellent work well done

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks heaps Alan – much appreciated, and great to hear from you.

  • louisegreen

    louisegreen

    BEAUTIFUL!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Louise. Much appreciated.

  • nowakrichard

    nowakrichard

    Fanastic! Really draws the eye into the picture!
    Richard

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks so much Richard.

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    The Queen of Aus strikes again
    Just love how you blend all the colours

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you for another of your great comments Mike.

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    Love the light in this Lyn and the colours are just so beautfiul, the water is stunning too…anna : )

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks heaps Anna you dear thing you!

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    beautiful, gorgeous, brilliant, amazing, ....can you guess I love it! pastel queen has done it again! great art Lynda.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    AWWWWW!!!! Thanks for the bestest comment beautiful Linda!

  • linmarie

    linmarie

    absolutely stunning,, the colors are spectacular,, mother nature is such and inspiration too us all,, I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!!!LINMARIE

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Linmarie. This is a really lovely comment and I appreciate it very much indeed.

  • Karyn Fendley

    Karyn Fendley

    beautiful!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you for taking the time to comment on my work. It is greatly appreciated.

  • The13thCylon

    The13thCylon

    Coloriffic. This reminds me of Monet. Faboo.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Whoa, steady on there Jason! That is a very flattering comment and a very BIG name to use in conjunction with the likes of my work!!!!! A very big thankyou!

  • gerardo segismundo

    gerardo segism...

    superb rendition, impressive indeed!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much Gerardo.

  • Karen  Hull

    Karen Hull

    Lost for words!!!!! Stunning, gorgeous and perfect don’t even cover it – love the colours, the serenity, the light – just a little touch of heaven!!

  • Karen  Hull

    Karen Hull

    P.S. Lynda, if you don’t mind me asking – which colour Colourfix did you use for this painting and is there a favourite colour (of Colourfix paper) you use the most for your artwork?

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you, thank you Karen! What a fantastic comment. This was burgundy Colourfix which is the colour I use most of the time, although occasionally I use terracotta.

  • Randy Sprout

    Randy Sprout

    Ok Lynda, where do I sign up for this camping trip so I can watch you do one of these majical images. No gasping, not to bother you, but I have to watch the master at work some day.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Randy – I just wished you lived on this side of the planet! I would LOVE to take you to this area. However, if you were looking over my shoulder I would probably end up making a total mess!!!

  • Pam Hunt-Bromfield

    Pam Hunt-Bromf...

    So picture perfect. Awesome!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you for a wonderful comment Pam.

  • Margaret Harris

    Margaret Harris

    This is what Heaven must look like Lynda…beautiful XX

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    I don’t know whether I’ll get the opportunity to find out Margaret! I might get sent to the other place!!!!! BUT this is certainly a heavenly place! Thanks for a lovely comment.

  • Holly Martinson

    Holly Martinson

    Breathtakingly beautiful.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so much Holly, and for adding this to your favourites and me to your watchlist! I am greatly honoured!

  • Pip Gerard

    Pip Gerard

    Gorgeous work.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Many thanks Pip.

  • adgray

    adgray

    I came back to drool again [Like I so often do!] and I finally dragged my eyes from the picture [usually I open the page and hit the picture to view large straight off! then fave then comment! lol] anyhoo I finally stopped long enough to take note of one word “Howqua” and I know exactly where you camped! Cos that’s where we camped last January!
    and to be sure I opened the page and asked Mick where he thought it was and he said Howqua where we camped – River Run park at the foot of the track up to the slate mines and over to Mitchell’s Flats …...
    We share so much – such similar parallel lives – same stomping grounds yet we’ve never met! .... must change that SOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!! lol
    (and yet I’m scared! I don’t want to pop this bubble of friendship either!) {{{Sigh}}}
    I’ll just drool over your art some more and wish on stars for the money to buy some of it! – No I’ll get my books out & then we shall party for you will do my cover art! [pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze!!!!!!] :O) lol
    Chookas! xX♥☼♥Xx

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so much for another amazing comment Alyssa. My apologies for the delay in reply, but my internet hasn’t been working!

  • Siamesecat

    Siamesecat

    LOVE ALL your art Lynda dear.. this one is simply stunning..

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks heaps Lilley. Great to hear from you and I hope you are well.

  • * RoyAllenHunt *

    * RoyAllenHunt *

    Absolutely stunning. The light, the color the texture and composition are all perfect compliments to one another. You’ve done an excellent job here.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you for a lovely comment and for taking an interest in my work. Very much appreciated Roy.

  • HansBellani

    HansBellani

    You do beautiful work, superb…

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you for a lovely comment Hans.

  • Monika Howarth

    Monika Howarth

    Stunning!Fantastic work.x

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks Monika.

  • Shannon Paskaruk

    Shannon Paskaruk

    oh wow lovely!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much for visiting my work Shannon. Your comment is much appreciated.

  • sundawg7

    sundawg7

    Me again Lynda. I wasn’t sure if I faved this when I last visited, so returned to do so…as it sure deserves it. By the way, congratulations on the features this achieved. All my best, Ron.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Hello you again Ron! Thank you so much for adding Green & Gold to your favourites. You know how to make my day.

  • JaninesWorld

    JaninesWorld

    G’day Linda what a magnificent artist you are. This is so vivid and your perspective is excellent. I just love this!!!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    What a great comment Janine. Thank you very much and for all the other wonderful comments you have been leaving for me!

  • Pamela Plante

    Pamela Plante

    This is just dreamlike it is so lovely. you do wonderful work.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much Pamela. Your comments are very muchappreciated. (I believe we have a mutual friend in Ron by the way)!

  • Colin Cartwright

    Colin Cartwright

    The power of the colours alone, could compel the viewer to peruse this lovely landscape, Linda.
    The Magenta, gold and blue-greens, balance each other beautifully!
    And the intense light and the contrasting, gentle, still water, is a fine harmony.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Wow – what a fantastic comment Colin. Thank you very much indeed.

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Exceptional work Lynda, very inspiring, a feast for the eyes which begs to be closely explored. Superb .................... :))

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    As a camper you would love this area too Richie! Thanks for your great comments on my work. Much appreciated.

  • Colleen Battistoni

    Colleen Battis...

    lovely :-)

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks heaps for your interest in my work Colleen.

  • Suzanne Chouinard

    Suzanne Chouinard

    Beautifully done with great colors. A dream landscape.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you for a great comment Sucho, and also for adding it to your favourites and me to your watchlist!!! Very much appreciated.

  • brigusser

    brigusser

    Simply stunning…...

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much. Your comment is appreciated.

  • Avril Brand

    Avril Brand

    Oh wow… this is beautiful. Colours, perspective, reflections… I could get lost here!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Many thanks Avril. I really appreciate your comment.

  • Chris Baker

    Chris Baker

    Enchanting and vibrant painting Lynda – your magic makes this a well-deserved feature :)

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks heaps Chris. I appreciate your comments very much.

  • Josh Bowe

    Josh Bowe

    Superb use of comtrast in a refined area to convey foliage, nice touch Lynda

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Really appreciate your comment Josh. Thanks heaps.

  • Bob Hardy

    Bob Hardy

    I love your use of red in the shadows and the shrubbery at the heart of this dazzling portrait of place.
    Bob <><

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks for taking the time to comment Bob. Much appreciated.

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    I don’t know how I missed this incredible piece of your sublime work, Lynda! I’m blown away by the detail, the light, the brilliant choice of color you’ve used! It’s simply FABULOUS!! – Pat

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so much Pat. You are the one who is really FABULOUS!

  • Virginia N. Fred

    Virginia N. Fred

    BEAUTIFUL

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank You!!!!

  • owlspook
  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so much. How exciting!!!

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    beautiful work Lynda and a lovely card! (big smile)
    .
    warning: standard pat answer to feature ‘thank you’ follows (big grin)

    you’re most welcome (big smile) ... now don’t be a stranger … come visit often at Creative Cards ... we’re looking forward to seeing more of your work and you also might like to check out the new forums too (big smile) especially the one on Promoting Our Work! (big smile)

    AND don’t forget to read the groups messages – important stuff! and vote in our challenges too! (big smile)

    ps. please remember NO PHOTOS or PHOTO MANIPULATION allowed in group .. AND only one posted card per day! thank you (smile)

  • fuelthesoul

    fuelthesoul

    Lynda this is so gorgeous,Bev

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much Bev. I really appreciate your comment.

  • Monica Scanlan
  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks HEAPS Monica. I am thrilled to little pieces!!!!

  • NicoleH

    NicoleH

    Just echoing what others have already said: Brilliant work! Such color and detail – simply stunning!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much for a lovely comment Nicole.

  • betha

    betha

    Beautiful work, worthy challenge winner, well done!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so much Betha. I only just discovered I won the challenge, and I am feeling quite dumbfounded!

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    Wahoooo, my dear friend, for winning the “Green” challenge! This painting is SO beautiful, and so worthy of accolades! I love it! – Pat

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks heaps dear Pat, you lovely woman!!!

  • robynart

    robynart

    Beautiful Well Done!!!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so much Robyn-(smileyface)-art! xo

  • Colin Cartwright

    Colin Cartwright

    Well done, Lynda I knew you’d win, with this stunner!!!!!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks for your ‘confidence’ Colin!!!! Much appreciated.

  • Mrswillow

    Mrswillow

    Congratulations on your win in “Works on Paper” challenge! Well done Lynda df …a beautiful pastel!

  • Marion Chapman

    Marion Chapman

    Congratulations! Your image is the winner of the Green is good challenge. I will write to Morgan to ask her to send you a copy of her book and in the meantime check out her site and choose a print!! Such an awesome prize, Lynda and your painting is such a worthy winner – so glad it was you!!!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Really? I didn’t realise I won real PRIZES! Thanks heaps Marion. I will check out the site right now! Thank you for your lovely comment.

  • morgansartworld

    morgansartworld

    congratulations lynda your artwork is amazing very deseved win
    if you look over my whole gallery you can chose which print you would like
    and if you go here http://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?id=110407
    you can pick from the five novels i have published
    they have the first chapter of each so you can maybee find somthing that may interest you
    and as soon as you let me know i will have my son send them to you from amarica as he takes care of all that just send me an e-mail saying where to send them
    thanks morgan

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    This is just amazing Morgan! What a generous person you are and I didn’t even realise I would win beautiful prizes like this! I am so honoured! A very big THANK YOU!

  • Margaret Stockdale

    Margaret Stock...

    Congratulations on winning the Challenge Lynda!! Well deserved with such a beautiful pastel painting!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanhk you very much Margaret.

  • Diana-Lee Saville

    Diana-Lee Saville 24 days ago

  • Lynda Robinson replied 19 days ago

    Thank you for this grouse banner!

  • edisandu

    edisandu 19 days ago

    wow! I love this work of you! The colors are extraordinary,the entire composition is great!

  • Lynda Robinson replied 19 days ago

    This is a personal favourite of mine (wish I hadn’t sold it)!!! I love the area of the Howqua River. Thank you for another wonderful comment edisandu.

  • K Bock

    K Bock 8 days ago

    outstanding work Lynda, your painting is gorgeous!
    amazing colours and brilliant light, fantastic composition

  • Lynda Robinson replied 8 days ago

    Thank you very much for a great comment. This one became a personal favourite of mine too.

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