Baldoon Castle, Bladnoch

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What a stunning pen and wash, Fiona, and with a story!!!! Love it!

Posted by Mia Ketels on Thu 28 Jul 17:02:56

Superb sketch, Fiona, & thanks for the history lesson.

Posted by Willie Drea on Thu 28 Jul 17:34:51

Lovely work Fiona and interesting story.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Thu 28 Jul 17:57:16

You've given those ruins an eerie atmosphere despite the backdrop of a lovely blue sky. Great pen and wash and great story to go with it Fiona.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Thu 28 Jul 17:58:10

oooo spooky...lovely work Fiona :)

Posted by Sylvia Pawson on Thu 28 Jul 18:12:42

lovely story and lovely picture love the stone work and texture throughout .I also like the mark making and the wash look at that sky Fiona excellent work

Posted by David Harrison on Thu 28 Jul 19:28:09

Really like the way the strength of the gate posts pushes Bach the blueness of the castle ruins Fiona, great pen work as always and a great background narrative to go with it, you know me I love to give background info to paintings, nice one.

Posted by Malcolm Buckley on Thu 28 Jul 20:11:01

I nearly missed this. This is so different. I really like the dominant pillars. Very intimidating. Eerie all round.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Thu 28 Jul 20:12:59

Thank you all very much for your kindness and encouragement. Wasn't too sure about leaving the gate posts unpainted but I think the whole thing would have looked over done if I had. Glad you like it and the story of poor Janet. X

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 28 Jul 21:00:16

Beautiful pen and wash for a different subject, Fiona. Well done as always.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Thu 28 Jul 21:19:54

A strong much more controlled piece this one Fiona.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Thu 28 Jul 22:38:15

Stunning work Fiona. Love, love the sky.

Posted by Henry Martin on Fri 29 Jul 06:09:47

Excellent work and great atmosphere fascinating history as well ... There's no end to your talents :)

Posted by Dermot Brennan on Fri 29 Jul 08:35:10

Beautiful work and an amazing story Fiona I can feel the atmosphere in this!!

Posted by Donna Crane on Fri 29 Jul 09:44:57

I like ghost stories and I like this pen and wash Fiona. I think you've captured the scene beautifully.

Posted by Ellen Mooney on Fri 29 Jul 15:11:16

Very striking! Wonderful textures Fiona.

Posted by Avril Soldani on Fri 29 Jul 17:53:05

Thank you very much once again everyone for your lovely comments, much appreciated.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Fri 29 Jul 18:06:33

I like this Fiona and the story, says me looking over my shoulder!

Posted by Adele Elgood on Fri 29 Jul 21:48:01

Thanks Adele..OoooOOooooHHH!!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sat 30 Jul 11:10:00

Oh er! Plenty of history in this one Fiona! I can just imagine the ghostly bride walking down the long drive at midnight. Lovely, strong pen and wash here .

Posted by Sarah Bottjer on Sat 30 Jul 18:42:05

Lol....thanks Sarah!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sat 30 Jul 19:00:33

Great piece Fiona!

Posted by Satu Vartiainen on Sat 30 Jul 20:43:53

Fiona, this is just stunning! What a wonderfully atmospheric piece, full of contrasts, beautifully composed. Excellent work!

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Sun 31 Jul 14:32:16

Many thanks Ladies!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sun 31 Jul 15:11:20

Lovely pen & wash Fiona. Terrific sky, too. Great story to accompany your painting!

Posted by Jennifer Alsop on Mon 01 Aug 00:33:34

Thanks very much Jennifer!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 01 Aug 10:27:59

Hang on Studio Wall

28/07/2016

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Pen & wash of this ivy covered ruin and gate pillars. The castle dates from the 16th century and was owned by the Dunbar family. The ruins are reputed to be haunted by the blood splattered bride, poor Janet Dalrymple who was an unwilling bride. Sir Walter Scott based his novel The Bride of Lammermoor, on the sad story of Janet and the unfortunate events of her wedding night. The ruins also overlook the ghostly remains of Wigtown airfield, a WW2 base. Don't have nightmares children!!!!

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