Ballindalloch Castle

We love the Scottish Highlands and we love castles too. Ballindalloch Castle in Speyside is one of our favourite places to visit. The castle looks as if it belongs in a fairy tale and the grounds and walled garden are just wonderful. It's not surprising that this is now a popular wedding venue.

This is a painting I did some time ago of one wing of the castle and it's done in mixed medium and with a little artistic licence :-)

This is also a fresh photograph that I've taken of the framed painting because the original photo is one of those that has disappeared into my computer-world ether......hence it's behind glass and the image is not quite level but it has a blue mount and a lovely frame and both suit the painting well.

This painting is For Sale. If you are interested in buying it then please message me for details.

Ballindalloch Castle, Speyside, Scotland.
FOR SALE.

Save our Orang-utans

Orang-utans are very close to my heart. They are extremely intelligent, beautiful, peaceful creatures and one of our nearest relatives and yet their rainforest habitat is being systematically destroyed by mankind, as are they.

I could rant and rattle on about their plight but it would serve more purpose for them if you follow this link to the www.orangutanprotectionfoundation.org to see the wonderful life saving work they do for yourselves. You can also sign up for their regular email newsletter.

You can do something positive and help to save the orang-utans, including their orphaned babies. Any amount of money you can spare will help, be it large or small, a one off or regular donation.
Every single penny is so important and can mean the difference between life or death. Their lives are precious and if you are able to help give them hope of having a future, then please do it now. From their website you can donate on line. Thank you.

Here is one of my pencil orang-tan drawings. I hope you like it.

Shy Baby Orang-utan
by Gloria Fletcher

Moonlight Seascape - Watercolour

Although my passion is animal portraits I also enjoy working in watercolours.

Here is something completely different ... and one of my favourite paintings - a moonlight seascape that I worked wet-in-wet. It hangs where I can enjoy it every day.

Moonlight Seascape by Gloria Fletcher

Horses for Bolos

Here are two equine sketches I did as possible templates for an American friend - and writer - Sage Sweetwater.

Sage was looking to have bolos made as merchandise to go with one of her novels. As you might guess Mustangs featured strongly in the storyline. I hope you like them.

Meet Dizzie

This is a pastel portrait of Dizzie a beautiful Basset Hound.

Don't let that angelic expression fool you though ... this little girl can be naughtiness personified :-)

Apologies if the image is a little fuzzy but the original photo of Dizzie - taken before it was framed - has disappeared into the depths of 'computerworld' ... this is one I've just taken of the framed painting which is now behind glass so it's been difficult to avoid reflections etc. but I hope you like it.

Dizzie

Bobby the Border Terrier

Bobby the Border Terrier is one of the biggest canine personalities I've had the pleasure to meet.

This is a pastel portrait of Bobby - a super little dog - who now chases rabbits in heaven.

Bobby

Sorry the portrait looks a bit uneven ... it is one of several photographs I took and couldn't seem to get any of them straight!

Nevis - Weimeraner Portrait

This is a pastel portrait of Nevis, a lovely rescued Weimeraner, and it was done as a surprise wedding gift.

I took photographs of Nevis on the day Nessa and Carl (the bride and groom) called on us with their wedding invitation and to introduce Nevis to us.

This photo shows the finished portrait; double mounted and shrink wrapped. It was signed and dated with the date of their wedding day to make it extra special....and was a huge success :-)

Holding the finished portrait of Nevis

Darcie a pastel portrait

This pastel portrait is of Darcie, a beautiful chestnut mare, belonging to our good friend Kathy Boyer.

Finished portrait ready for framing.

Kathy is an equine massage therapist who cares for our old horse Katie with regular massages to help keep her comfortable because of her arthritis.

Portrait signed ready for framing.

Kathy holding Darcie

 A very special 'thank you Kathy' for all of your care.