Early Harvest

Lynda Robinson

Early Harvest

Charcoal on textured pastel paper – 50cm x 35cm

The reference for this charcoal drawing was a very old and very small black & white photo taken on one of those old Box Brownie cameras!!!! The ‘binder’ operator is a friend’s grandfather and the property where this harvest is taking place is called ‘Fairlight’, at Milbrulong in New South Wales.

I did this drawing in 1992 and it won a major award at the Royal Melbourne Show. (Another version of this drawing ended up in Washington).

Featured in Colour me a Rainbow (black) – Sept 2009
Featured in The Best of group – Oct 2009

Early Harvest belongs to the following groups:

Australia! You're Standing In it...., Buyers Club, Finger Painting, First Things, Friends of RedBubble, Hand Drawn or Painted Art of Happiness or Joy, Imaginative Realism, Impressionist Art, Live and Let Live, Mature Men, Painted Animals! , Realist Traditional Art, Rural Around The Globe, The Best of, THE SISTERHOOD and Works On Paper Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Early Harvest by Lynda Robinson
  • Mrswillow

    Mrswillow

    Beautiful Lynda! It is easy to see why this one won a major award! I think this was sold before I got to see it in real life.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    I ‘borrowed’ this one back just today Sandra, so that I could take a photo for RB. It was like visiting an old friend!!!!

  • phillip wise

    phillip wise

    great image

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks Phil! You should be watching Melbourne v St. Kilda, and not looking at RedBubble!!!!

  • phillip wise

    phillip wise

    i,ve allready read that book …not getting the game televised in tassie..instaed would u believe it they’ve replayed the 06 pre final …when ur great president ran across bukkenara’s mark and cost them the game !

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    That is TERRIBLE that it is not being televised in Taz and you are getting an ancient replay! What is going on Phil??? Pete (hubby) says to tell you the Mighty Dees collapsed ‘cos they were ‘tanking’ after half time!!!!

  • picketty

    picketty

    Your skill amazes me. I am sure this brings the photgraph really to life

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Many thanks Picketty. The photo was very much for ‘reference’ only. No equipment in 1992 to even make it larger!!!! I must have had much better eyesight then!!!!

  • Linda Ridpath

    Linda Ridpath

    full of power this one lynda…. very skilfull, i am slowly turning green!!! :>)) well done xx

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    You funny ole thing Linda! As Kermit would say ‘It’s not that easy being green’ so stoppit right now!!!! Thanks for a great comment.

  • Mick Kupresanin

    Mick Kupresanin

    WOW

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    THANKS! xo

  • Hidemi Tada

    Hidemi Tada

    wow, excellent drawing Lynda. i recall my memory of old good days from your work. thank you for sharing.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you for an excellent comment Hidemi.

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    can see why it won an award Lynda….excellent drawing ….! :-)

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks heaps Linda.

  • louisegreen

    louisegreen

    Looks so good, congrats on your award. This would be a nice addition to the Everything Draft Horse & Carriage Group if you have time to add it there.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    I didn’t know about that group. I will check it out Louise.

  • louisegreen

    louisegreen

    Great, will be good to see some more Draft horse artworks in there:-)

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    I’ve put it in the group and also another pastel.

  • Brian Towers

    Brian Towers

    I reckon you can make a beautiful picture out of anything you see Lynda. Amongst many other talents you have a great eye for composition. Now, go wash that black off your fingers and feel that well-deserved satisfaction with your materpiece.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so much Mr. Tee! You always make fantastic comments!

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    I’m glad we don’t have to revert back to this now when we harvest Lynda.Amazing drawing, beautifully done.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you for a great comment Noelene. I know my dad had one of these machines rusting away at the back of the farm somewhere, and now it would be a collectors item!!!!!

  • robynart

    robynart

    I’m with Lynda Redpath!!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    You make me smile Robyn! Not just your comments, but looking at your beautiful, happy, smiley ‘avatar’ always makes me grin!

  • Jim Phillips

    Jim Phillips

    Very cool, I love the way this looks like it came right out of the last century. You are so talented lady. Amazing work Lynda.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks heaps Jim.

  • Nori Bucci

    Nori Bucci

    Stunningly beautiful artwork Lynda!!!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Nori.

  • bevmorgan

    bevmorgan

    What a splendid piece of work, Lynda. You have captured the time and the scene so effectively and the limited colour works perfectly to convey the mood. I love this!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much Bev. Always great to hear from you and I love your comments.

  • Paul Starkey

    Paul Starkey

    Gee Lynda, you never cease to amaze me with your endless talent. This is just beautiful.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thankyou ever so much Paul!

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    gorgeous work Lynda (big smile) you are truly talented (big smile)
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    now don’t be a stranger … come visit often at Creative Cards ... we’re looking forward to seeing more of your work
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    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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    AND don’t forget to read the groups messages – important stuff! (big smile)
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    ps. please remember NO PHOTOS or PHOTO MANIPULATION allowed in group .. AND only one posted card per day! thank you (smile)

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    VERY BIG SMILE back atcha! Thanks heaps Owlspook!

  • garts

    garts

    Wonderful drawing.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much garts.

  • Carolyn Bishop

    Carolyn Bishop

    Wonderful, timeless capture, Lynda! Wow!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Carolyn, you are a lovely lady!

  • thepaintedsoul

    thepaintedsoul

    I enjoy this departure from your usual work, Lynda. The composition has a pleasing weight to it. Well done.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks heaps TPS! Great to hear from you my Yankee Bud!

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    (big smile) you’re most welcome Lynda (big smile)

  • GEORGE SANDERSON

    GEORGE SANDERSON

    Excellent nostalgic image Lynda !!!
    I love these old photos and you have captured the scene perfectly !!!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you George – Yes – those were the days!!!!

  • wayneg

    wayneg

    nice work, well done

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so much Wayne.

  • ISMAIL ALAOUI ABDALLAOUI

    ISMAIL ALAOUI ...

    i feel you lynda,
    this must have been a tough one,
    this is very beautiful

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Lovely to hear from you Ismail. Thanks for a great comment.

  • sundawg7

    sundawg7

    Another splendid example of your talent Lynda…charcoal drawing as well as painting. No wonder you win awards…and they’re all deserving, and then some. XO, Ron

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Ron. You make me smile!

  • sandysartstudio

    sandysartstudio

    Just love this with so much action…......sandy

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much Sandy.

  • cdcantrell

    cdcantrell

    Hi Lynda, I love it!!!!!!!!! right up my alley.

  • LTScribble

    LTScribble

    omg..i’ve done something very close to this called the Cattleman….same thing reference was a photograph from about 117 years ago….really nice

  • LTScribble

    LTScribble

    lol…i was trying to say that yours is really nice….no mine..lol….might have came out sounding like that….u did a great job :0)

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks for your lovely comments LT.

  • Colin Cartwright

    Colin Cartwright

    Superb drawing skill, once again, Lynda. I love painting watercolour from a Victorian photo – and your drawing talent here is fine tribute to this era! And a worthy award winner, at the Royal Melbourne Show.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks heaps Colin. Your comments are always very much appreciated.

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    A wonderful piece of art

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much Marsbub

  • gabbielizzie

    gabbielizzie

    congradulations on your feature

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Gabbie

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer


    Congrats on your feature! You are now invited to enter
    this piece into Best of BLACK

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much Taylor. What a great piece of news!

  • BLYTHART

    BLYTHART

    Easy to see how this won a major award Lynda. Perfect.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks Dave. Great to hear from you.

  • Lorenzo Castello

    Lorenzo Castello

    Wanderful

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Lorenzo.

  • Constance Widen

    Constance Widen 19 days ago

    Your work is superb Lynda, you are a very proficient artist with great talent in all the mediums you use! This is fantastic :-)

  • Lynda Robinson replied 18 days ago

    Thank you for such a lovely comment Constance.

  • Randy Sprout

    Randy Sprout 17 days ago

    I think I know all about this kind of hard work! Take a look at my Granda and my little mother out binding oats in 1932. Same binder I sat behind in 1958. Hah!
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/randysprout/4085324742/

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