North Downs Hideaway is a painting by Rosemary Colyer which was uploaded on February 10th, 2015.
North Downs Hideaway
This was a commissioned piece for the CPRE UK. I was asked to paint a scene depicting rural England to raise awareness of the impending loss, or... more
Title
North Downs Hideaway
Artist
Rosemary Colyer
Medium
Painting - Pastel On Board
Description
This was a commissioned piece for the CPRE UK. I was asked to paint a scene depicting rural England to raise awareness of the impending loss, or changes to rural environment. I used to walk along this lane frequently and I chose to paint this view because it was shortly to change. For sadly, the lovely old lady living here, had just sold her beautiful house, which had been in her family for many generations and contained a lot of personal memories and history. She was living without electricity and her water came from a well in her garden. When we last spoke, she was trying to live in just in one room, as the roof was at risk of caving in...you may see how it bows in the middle. These old timber-framed buildings were not only beautiful, but wonderful in that the structure accommodated movement in the land, but now that they are so old, they do need to be maintained, which is expensive. This house needed a lot of work to restore it in order to be habitable. I hope that the new owners did this sensitively. I left the UK shortly after and never saw this view, or the old lady again.
Uploaded
February 10th, 2015
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Comments (54)
Hanne Lore Koehler
Revisiting to admire and enjoy this magnificent painting, dear Rosemary! Gorgeous dreamy peaceful cottage scene! L/F/T/FB
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent painting of this gorgeous country view, Rosemary! Such beautiful colors, sunlight and shadows across rolling hills and valleys! L/F/T/FB
Bonnie Mason
Wow, such a lovely view! I hope the new owners preserved it. I love old houses although they are a pain to maintain. So glad you preserved it for future generations. Beautifully painted, Rosemary! LF
Rosemary Colyer replied:
Thank you very much, Bonnie. I appreciate your thoughtful and generous comment.
Greta Corens
What a marvelous historic work. What moving story. Wishing I had seen this charming, unforgettable place. You are a true storyteller, Rosemary. And this area must be weighing on you to revisit and to unravel its mystery. L/F
Rosemary Colyer replied:
Thank you Greta...and yes, I often think about this lovely old cottage.....and the beautiful garden, which the old lady tended so fondly.
Brian Tada
Magnificent portrait of this beautiful English countryside, with lovely light, shadows and composition, Rosemary! A touching tribute to the lady homeowner and house in this masterpiece. F/L
Malanda Warner
Rosemary, this is absolutely beautiful! A romantic and quaint rural science, so lovingly rendered with wonderful light and shadows! LF
David Godbolt
Such a beautiful scene you have painted Rosemary and I am sure that your wonderful talented pastel painting will do everything possible to raise awareness for the future of the environment!.....l/f
Hanne Lore Koehler
You are making me fall in love with Kent, Rosemary! What a beautiful painting of this fantastic landscape! Love the light and shadows and wonderful greens! L/F/T/G+/P/fb
HH Photography of Florida
What a beautiful view and lovely narrative. Love your work, Rosemary. L/fv/tw/g+
Hazel Holland
Such gorgeous scenic landscape, but so very sad to read the description of the story behind it, Rosemary! You have preserved some beautiful memories for this dear lady! Have a blessed Easter! L/F
Lois Bryan
This is so exquisitely beautiful, Rosemary ... just heartbreaking to read the story behind it. I too hope that it passed to loving hands that will cherish and care for it. Magnificent artwork. You are SO talented!!!!!! l/f and t
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