Marengo Sunrise
Pastel on Colourfix paper – 70cm x 50cm
A walk on the beach on a warm summer morning at about 6.00 a.m. revealed these amazing clouds and colours. There was absolutely not another soul around, so I had the opportunity to sit undisturbed and make colour notes as well as take a few photos for later reference.
Note: for George Sanderson – your birds have migrated!!!!!
Featured in Creative Cards – August 2009
Featured in Realist Traditional Art – August 2009
Top 10 in What Makes you Feel Alive challenge in Live & Let Live – August 2009
Featured in Mornings & Evenings, Sunbeams & Storms, Sept. 2009*
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adgray
☼ OH HOW GLORIOUS!!!!! ☼
♥ I love this!!!!! ♥
☼ STUNNING SIMPLY STUNNING!!!!!☼
Thank you! ♥
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank YOU Alyssa. The poem is great, and the ocean DOES make gentle ‘crolching’ sounds! Very descriptive!!!!
Mick Kupresanin
Fantastic, never afraid to use colour the way it should be used. Love it!!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you so much Mick. I am honoured to receive such a great comment from you!!!
annamora
this shows you really know your stuff Lynda ….
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you heaps my lovely friend Anna. Love the new avatar too!
cobbybrook
Simply superb…
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks cobby!
Vicki Ferrari
Stunning work Lynda! Those colours are just glorious!! Wooo! :)
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks heaps Vicki!
adgray
The golden clouds are scurring across the gentle breeze
The sun will warm the day with growing ease
My soul will never miss
The love of our first kiss
For it echoes in the million ways we please
Each morning we shall wake together
And travel the journey in all weather
Our life will show the bliss
Of each and every kiss
For our souls desire love’s eternal teather
I will forever walk beside you
And you shall always hold my hand
Nothing will ever come between me and you
As we travel across this life’s land
Softly seagulls cry as they scrable for their feed
Gentle crolching sounds of waves escaping out to sea
My heart knows bliss
On shores like this
When you walk the morning sands with me
♥ ~ adgray © 2009
Chookas! X♥X
Lynda Robinson replied
I’m a bit lost for words, so all I can say is a big THANKYOU for taking the time to do this!
Anni Morris
I can hear the seagulls Lynda…wish I was there, beautiful vision ~ Anni :)
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks Anni.
terezadelpilar
outstading master
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks Tereza.
Linda Callaghan
this is beautiful Lynda…the colours are amazing…such warmth, depth and atmosphere…stunning pastel..and hey I see George’s birds have left my paintings and come across to yours :-D …...they do get around…!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks heaps Linda. Yep, those bloody birds of George’s get all over the place!
DonDavisUK
Really great impressionistic work. love the colour and escecially the light. Extraordinary Lynda.
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you very much for another great comment Don. I really appreciate your continued interest in my work.
Mrswillow
This is delightful with the brilliance of the early morning summer colours!
I know I haven’t seen this one before! Just beautiful Lynda!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks Sandra. It is hanging in Doug’s Hot Bread shop at the moment!
Simon Aberle
I really love your use of colour in this Lynda.
It’s one of the things about your art that I like so much, using colour to add tones rather than just darker and lighter shades.
This is the stuff they teach in art classes, that I never learned because i never studied lol
Lynda Robinson replied
Awwww! Thank you Simon for such a lovely comment! You are a great RB mate, and I appreciate your continued support of my work very much.
Brian Towers
No wonder you get such fast responses from the gang so soon after your work ‘hits the streets’. This is brilliant in the talent used and the colours. Some of those colours remain unused in many a UK paint box as we don’t have your wonderful weather (we used lots of greys – even for sea birds). You always amaze me in what you can do with with pastels; the clouds especially are so well formed. Well worth getting up early for such results.
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks for a fantastic comment Brian. Someone in the U.K. DOES use these sort of colours and more – go and take a look at Scott Naismith’s work! It was a wonderful morning, and I will never ever forget my most enjoyable, early stroll on a totally deserted beach before the heat of the day set in.
robynart
I agree with every one else ,only double!!!
Lynda Robinson replied
Awwww – you are the BEST Robyn! Thanks so much.
fuelthesoul
Lynda, this is simply stunning instant fav,Bev
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks for adding it to your favourites and for such a lovely comment.
Hidemi Tada
plenty of color in cloud and sea!!! i want to paint like you, Lynda
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks my friend Hidemi. You paint MUCH better than me!
almeidacoval
so nice my friend…
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks heaps my friend Jose. Much appreciated.
Janis Zroback
I am in love with this painting…splendid colour, inspiring vista, marvellous skies…wonderful work Lynda…
Lynda Robinson replied
Well that is a fabulous comment coming from the great Janis Z!!!! I appreciate it very much!
Irene Burdell
Stunning work , the sky is spectacular. Wonderful x
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you Irene.
Douglas Hunt
wow, what a glorious piece of art!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you Douglas
GEORGE SANDERSON
Absolutley Stunning work, Lynda !!!
the cloud formations are brilliant and the overall use of colour is superb !
I see my birds have made it all the way to Australia.( lol) l’m not surprised as our weather is so unpredictable, even the plants don’t know what the season is !
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you George, and thanks for letting me borrow your birds!
Alice McMahon ...
One of my favorites so far Lynda – I featured it in the pastel group, but then decided to do a music theme instead. I’ll use it again soon ok?
Lynda Robinson replied
What a fantastic comment! Thanks Alice. I note the feature remark too, and whatever you decide to do is fine by me!
owlspook
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks heaps Owlspook!
Jim Phillips
What a fantastic study of those clouds. Both the reflective colors in the water and brilliance of those clouds make this a gorgeous work. Super job Lynda.
Lynda Robinson replied
Super comment Jim! Thanks heaps.
Susan Bergstrom
Well just blow mw away again!!! Totally Stellar Piece!
Lynda Robinson replied
Awww Susan – Don’t you get blown away lovey! Thanks for a lovely comment.
Carolyn Staut
Thank you so much for allowing us all to make this beautiful stroll on the beach with you. Simply superb!
Lynda Robinson replied
What a lovely comment Carolyn. Thank you and I’m glad you enjoyed the stroll, and maybe a little paddle in the warm water!
Cathy Amendola
OMGosh, Lynda… after reading Adgray’s poem…this is not the time to tell you my EYES fell out of my head looking at this BEAUTIFUL piece!!!!!!!!!! so I wont…MAN this is FANTASTIC! CONGRATULATIONS…G’Friend!
Cathy.
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you for an amazing comment Cathy!
Chris Baker
How you make these highly saturated colour palettes actually WORK is incredible Lynda…. Here in London we have a certain ‘generic’ painting style called ‘Bayswater Road’ where they all attempt this kind of art, but just paint bright colours without being able to quite ‘figure out what they’re doing’.... :)
I’m waffling….!
Gorgeous, and the foreground waves’ reflections do it for me :)
Lynda Robinson replied
Well – I am speechless at receiving such a detailed and enlightening comment from you Chris. Thank you very much indeed. I must research that ‘Bayswater Road’ style. It sounds very interesting.
sundawg7
A most supreme image Lynda and very fave worthy to say the least. Also, sincere congratulations for the feature in Creative Cards. Most happy for you. Warm regards with hugs, Ron
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks for your lovely comment Ron – warm regards back to you my Canadian friend.
hangwilliamson
beautiful Lynda Robinson
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you hangwilliamson person!
owlspook
(big smile) I couldn’t resist .. bea-u-ti-ful! and I’m missing my walks on the beach … used to live on the oregon coast now on the high plains of wyoming .. quite a difference (grin) .... I love how you captured the light and color … makes a great card too (big smile)
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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)
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tego53
What wonderful work-the colors are just great!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you so much for your kind comment tego53 person.
mikebov
You have done the Business again Lynda
love it
Lynda Robinson replied
Fanks Daisy!!! x
maria paterson
stunning colour work in this one!
Lynda Robinson replied
Many thanks Maria.
elenaoleniuc
Splendid work, love the use of colors !
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks elena.
Carolyn Bishop
Beautiful and wow, wow, WOW! Such glorious colors and comp!
Lynda Robinson replied
I am going to start counting up your ‘wows’ and saving them in a box or something Carolyn!!!! Thank you so much – you are very kind.
Ross Aberlé
Lynda this is definitely one of the most beautiful paintings I have ever seen. It leaves me gasping..
Sensational! Well done!!!!!!!!
Lynda Robinson replied
Really Ross! What a wonderful comment coming from such an amazing pastellist as yourself! Thanks heaps.
Nira Dabush
FANTASTIC SCENERY DEAR LYNDA.. BEAUTIFUL!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you very much indeed Nira. I appreciate your comment.
PamAmos
This is stunning…........beautiful colours….........and beautiful composition…...
Pam :)
Lynda Robinson replied
Many thanks Pam.
thepaintedsoul
Love the vivid wild colors, Lynda. Beautiful!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks so much TPS. You are very kind.
madvlad
peace, pax,paz =love in art and eye-this is so very good so very very good-
you have become a master at what you do and your so young too-long after i,m goneyou,ll be thrilling people miss wonderful!Lynda Robinson replied
Oh you make me smile madvlad! Thank you for a lovely comment.
Sebastiaan Koenen
Beautiful Lynda!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you so much Sebastiaan, and particularly for adding this to your favourites. I am very honoured!
gerardo segism...
very dramatic, heart-stirring and breathtaking rendition!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you for a really wonderful comment Gerardo.
Kim McClain
Lynda Robinson replied
How exciting! Thank you for letting me know. I am thrilled to bits with this news.
nishagandhi
wow
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you for your wow of a comment! I appreciate your interest in my work.
Prasad
Outstanding!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you for taking the time to comment and for your interest in my work Prasad.
Monica Scanlan
Congratulations on the feature, Lynda!! Great work, as always! :)
Monica Scanlan
And, congratulations on being a top ten winner in Live and Let Live!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you so much Monica. It was real thrill to be featured and top tenning!
louisegreen
Absolutely beautiful Lynda
Congrats on your features:-)
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you Louise. You are very kind to me.
Nori Bucci
Incredible pastel work!!! Just gorgeous!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you Nori. You are so kind to make all these lovely comments.
Arie van der W...
Wow Lynda, this is glorious, stunningly beautiful colours! Amazing!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks heaps Arie. Is that a new avatar I see before me???
Dave Martsolf
Beautiful – and one of my favorite times of the day! Thanks for your talent!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks for your wonderful comment Dave.
Michael Rucci
Wow Lynda this is so peacfuly powerful
mike
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you very much you ‘54 year old kid’! I appreciate your comment and I have just had a quick swoop around your wonderful profile.
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
oh lynda wow,
i’m impresed ;;
so so so beautiful
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks Ismail. I apologise for the late reply. Hope you are well.
LTScribble
just so darn beautiful..u make me want to learn how to work with pastels….so badly….:0)
Lynda Robinson replied
You make me smile LT! Thanks for another great comment.
3XEternity
Wow I thought this was a photo! Great work! :)
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you for your kind comment.
Dayonda
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME !!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thanks for a great comment Dayonda.
Ellen Price
Beautiful..Excellent work.. Lynda :-)
Congratulations of having your work FEATURED! 22 Sept. 2009
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you very much Ellen. It is great to be featured in this group.
Francesca Roma...
Straordinario !...
Lynda Robinson replied
La ringrazio per un commento bella. Il vostro interesse nel mio lavoro è molto apprezzato! Thankyou Francesca!
ScenicSC
I just love all the colors in the water…
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you so much for a great comment.
sunrender
wonderful!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you very much for your constant support sunrender. I appreciate your interest in my work very much.
K Bock
wonderful colours in this piece, dazzling light!
amazing work Lynda, this is glorious!
thank you so much for entering our challenge
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Please add your beautiful painting to our group
Impressionism Café
Colin Cartwright
An interesting sea/sky painting from you, Lynda. I especially like the transverse view of the waterline and beach. Nice reflections and impressive cloud colours.
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you very much for your precise comment Colin. I really enjoyed playing with the colours in this, and especially mucking around with the clouds.
Claudia Hansen
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic artwork!! Wonderful sky!
I can’t stop looking at!
Lynda Robinson replied
Thank you for that very valuable comment, coming as it does from an artist whose work I admire so much!!!!
K Bock 29 days ago
Diko 25 days ago
Hi Lynda,
Congratulations on the top ten placing..
I love this work.. perfect!
DIKO