The Lonely Shepherd

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I like the mystery of your second explanation for this rocks existence Lynda. I like your painting very much, a super composition.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sat 28 Oct 14:37:21

What an interesting story and painting

Posted by Heather Love on Sat 28 Oct 15:01:48

A great painting, Lynda - love the colours you have used in this one!

Posted by David Stevens on Sat 28 Oct 15:28:05

What a story, lovely painting.

Posted by Denise Cat on Sat 28 Oct 16:32:12

A smashing painting with a great story to go with it, well done Lynda.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Sat 28 Oct 17:07:34

Only ever seen this from below , so it’s nice to see it up close, a super painting Lynda.

Posted by Andrew Roles on Sat 28 Oct 18:56:02

Fabulous painting, Lynda, I like your subtle pallet, all adds to the ambiguity of your story. I enjoyed reading it.

Posted by Carol Jones on Sun 29 Oct 06:23:06

Beautiful painting!

Posted by Sarah Crouch on Sun 29 Oct 07:12:28

Really good painting Lynda.

Posted by George Cutter on Sun 29 Oct 10:04:18

Lovely picture Lynda.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Sun 29 Oct 11:15:11

A great story to go with a great painting. Very well done, Lynda.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Sun 29 Oct 11:56:20

Thank you everyone for your kind comments.

Posted by Lynda Green on Sun 29 Oct 13:25:18

Ooh! spooky tale and love the way you've painted it Lynda.

Posted by Diane Boswell on Sun 29 Oct 20:28:45

Wonderful painting Lynda, very atmospheric

Posted by Cheryl Allen on Mon 30 Oct 16:08:35

Hang on Studio Wall

28/10/2023

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The Lonely Shepherd is a rock that stands on the hillside to the west of Abergavenny. It was thought to placed there by past quarry workers, but local legend has another story. A shepherd who lived on the hillside was cruel to his wife causing her to throw herself from the rocks to her death. As punishment he was turned to stone and made to stand watch on the hillside for eternity, except for midsummer night when he walks the earth!

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Lynda Green

I started painting a few years back and now fully retired I have time to spend on my art. I have always loved the translucency of watercolour and yes, I know it is a difficult medium but when it works the effects are so worthwhile. I have a hand problem and find handling a brush easier than drawing…

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