Sunday, September 30, 2012

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.


Sunday, September 16, 2012

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