In the course of my paid work; as the Trust Manager of a small charity that takes ownership of historically important Welsh Chapels, I spend a lot of time in Welsh chapels across Wales. I do not ordinarily paint them but i was at Hen Dŷ Cwrdd ( Old Meeting House) in Trecynon, cleaning the…… Continue reading Hen Dŷ Cwrdd in the pinc!
Category: Artwork Gallery
Coed Tal y Fan
Tal y Fan Trypych Craig Tal-y-fan (Tal-y-fan mountainside) and the extensive ancient woodlands on it is Coed Tal-y-Fan (Tal y Fan woods), can be found south east of Melin Ifan Ddu (Blackmill). Pre-16th century historic boundaries of Cymru were called ‘Cantrefi’, (derived from the Welsh “Cant” meaning a hundred); it was a unit of land made…… Continue reading Coed Tal y Fan
Arglwyddes Aur-Gold Lady
Sold This is a mixed media artwork: pen, watercolour and experimenting with gold leaf, inspired by the amazing Gustav Klimt (left). Now hanging on a wall in Penybont ar Ogwr! (Not the Klimt!) My love affair with shiny metal goes back to my childhood, as the daughter of a scrap merchant, copper, bronze and gold…… Continue reading Arglwyddes Aur-Gold Lady
Art, Landscape and Cymraeg
I was born and brought up in Bridgend and went to both Brynteg and Bryntirion Comprehensive Schools. What we were taught of Welsh history was non-existent. The Bridgend of my youth, with vivid memories of the cattle market, indoor market, the Ship Inn and the iconic Town Hall are now sadly gone. Walking around the…… Continue reading Art, Landscape and Cymraeg
Pethau Bach 