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 asGreeting Cards

annamora
Lynda …. what a beauty …. you are fantastic … love the light !
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you dear Anna!
Margaret Harris
Wow! I love it…you are so good at what you do!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you Margaret.
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
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
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
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
Que c’est joliiii !!! How beeeeeeeeautiful this scene is !!!.....
Lynda Robinson replied
Merci Ms Pouzet!!! XXXXXX
Varry
The light and reflection are incrediable Lynda!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks Varry. I really value your comments.
elenaoleniuc
Splendid colors and atmosphere !
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you so much Elena. Much appreciated.
Irene Burdell
Stunning work , just truly beautiful x
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you Irene – you are a gem!
Edzie
This is just beautiful.
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks heaps Wayne. I really appreciate your comments and your interest in my work.
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
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 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
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
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
Wonderful work Lynda
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you very much Jacqui. Your comment is greatly appreciated.
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
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
Absolutely beautiful….........the colours are divine…......
Lynda Robinson replied
Many thanks Tmac. Your comment is appreciated.
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
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 ...
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
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
magnificent painting ..I ‘m amazed.. it’s so wonderful!!!!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you so much Catherine.
Catherine Howell
very exquisite work:)
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you heaps Catherine.
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
I forgot to add, “an instant Favourite” !
Lynda Robinson replied
You are exceptionally kind!
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
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
Glad to make you giggle, but no I have not seen it:-)
Linda Ridpath
woweee….. such beautiful atmosphere, you have certainly caputred the light perfectly xxx
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks Linda.
Martin Kirkwood
Stunning work as usual Lynda.
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks Martin. Much appreciated fellow moderator!
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
Lovely-so beautiful and peaceful.
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you very much Pamela.
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
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
Your quote from Degas certainly applies here.
Truely magical
Lynda Robinson replied
You have made my day Elaine!!!!
Alan Findlater
excellent work well done
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks heaps Alan – much appreciated, and great to hear from you.
louisegreen
BEAUTIFUL!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you Louise. Much appreciated.
nowakrichard
Fanastic! Really draws the eye into the picture!
Richard
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks so much Richard.
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
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
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
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
beautiful!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you for taking the time to comment on my work. It is greatly appreciated.
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 segism...
superb rendition, impressive indeed!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you very much Gerardo.
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
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
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-Bromf...
So picture perfect. Awesome!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you for a wonderful comment Pam.
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
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
Gorgeous work.
Lynda Robinson replied
Many thanks Pip.
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
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 *
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
You do beautiful work, superb…
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you for a lovely comment Hans.
Monika Howarth
Stunning!Fantastic work.x
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks Monika.
Shannon Paskaruk
oh wow lovely!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you very much for visiting my work Shannon. Your comment is much appreciated.
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
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
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
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
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 Battis...
lovely :-)
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks heaps for your interest in my work Colleen.
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
Simply stunning…...
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you very much. Your comment is appreciated.
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
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
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
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
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
BEAUTIFUL
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank You!!!!
owlspook
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you so much. How exciting!!!
owlspook
beautiful work Lynda and a lovely card! (big smile)
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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
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
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
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
Beautiful Well Done!!!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you so much Robyn-(smileyface)-art! xo
Colin Cartwright
Well done, Lynda I knew you’d win, with this stunner!!!!!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks for your ‘confidence’ Colin!!!! Much appreciated.
Mrswillow
Congratulations on your win in “Works on Paper” challenge! Well done Lynda df …a beautiful pastel!
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
congratulations lynda your artwork is amazing very deseved win
if you look over my whole gallery you can chose which print you would like
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you can pick from the five novels i have published
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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 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 24 days ago
Lynda Robinson replied 19 days ago
Thank you for this grouse banner!
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 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.