'Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen'
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The evocative ruins of 13th century Valle Crucis lie in lush green fields beneath Llangollen's steep sided mountains. Valle Crucis, the 'Valley of the Cross', is named after Eliseg's Pillar, a 9th century Christian memorial cross which stands nearby. This is a 'studio' piece; I didn't have time to paint whilst we were there, but I grabbed a quick sketch, some photos and some time just to soak up the tranquil atmosphere. Mixed media - mainly ink wash and gouache, with dashes of oil pastel. 15" x 11"
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