Monday 11 October 2010

Revisiting blogland - and a very special place!

Cleveland Hills from Grey Towers Ingrid Sylvestre North East artist

Hello again, Blogland!

I'm amazed that it is nearly a year since my last post. Suddenly lots of unexpected but welcome creative projects and work cropped up, and I decided to stop blogging completely for a while. Blogging is a bit like eating chocolate for me - either all or nothing!


Circular Garden Poole Wood Grey Towers Ingrid Sylvestre
It has been an amazing year, and one of the best aspects has been re-visiting a very special place. I spoke about it in a post last Autumn, and this year I've been able to spend a lot of time appreciating it's wonderful environment while working on creative projects.
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One's vision can go from glorious panoramic views of the Cleveland Hills to winding paths through the woods, leading to a secret circular garden surrounded by tall hedges ...


Poole Lake Grey Towers North East artist Ingrid Sylvestre
A tranquil lake hidden in the woods ...

Grey Towers Farm Lane North East artist Ingrid Sylvestre
A sylvan lane leading to harvest fields and skies of splendour ...


Old Nunthorpe North East artist Ingrid Sylvestre
Pastoral views to a cosy village ...

Cloudscapes over Grey Towers North East artist Ingrid Sylvestre
Stunning cloud-scapes over the historic mansion, Grey Towers ...

Sunset skies Cleveland Hills North East artist Ingrid Sylvestre
Serene skies at dusk, bordered by the long line of Cleveland Hills ...


Sunset Grey Towers Ingrid Sylvestre North East artist
Otherworldly sunsets over harvest fields ...

Ingrid Sylvestre

North East artist Ingrid Sylvestre, English landscape painter, Fine Art paintings for sale, commissions, Grey Towers paintings, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, Cleveland.

21 comments:

Monica the Garden Faerie said...

So happy to see you posting again!!! I said it before and I'll say it again, your Cleveland is much more scenic than ours! I've been homesick for England lately which makes no sense since I'm not from there!!

Phoenix C. said...

Hello Monica and thank you! You should come over to England for a holiday some time - there are so many beautiful gardens to visit too.

Catherine@AGardenerinProgress said...

I'm so glad you're back! I wondered if you would post again so I've kept you on my blogroll just in case.
What beautiful scenery! I bet it was very inspirational for you.

Malyss said...

Glad to see you back!! I can't imagine how fast this almost-year run away! But I see that you're going on visiting very inspiring places!I hope you'll blog a little more next months..:)

Anna said...

Great to see you back again ~ have missed your postings. The Cleveland Hills look stunning. Make sure that you do not leave it another year before returning :)

Phoenix C. said...

Thank you Catherine, and I'm glad you kept me on your blogroll! We are very lucky with our wonderful scenery here in the North East UK - it is a constant source of inspiration.

Phoenix C. said...

Hello Malyss and thank you - I'm glad to be back blogging too, and will endeavour to post more again! This year does seem to have been particularly fast.

Phoenix C. said...

Thank you Anna, it's nice to be missed! I'll be visiting my bloggy-friends later today, have missed you all too.

Prospero said...

I'm so happy that you have returned, Ingrid. In the meantime, you have surrounded yourself with beauty: conterminous plots of land, gentle hillocks, sun and sky.

Phoenix C. said...

Thank you Prospero! It's good to be back. And thank you for another new word - 'conterminous' - just looked it up in the dictionary - what a lovely word.

Carol said...

Welcome Back Ingrid! I hope your year was wonderful and productive. It is necessary sometimes to truly focus on one's work to get things done. Beautiful post . . . what a lovely place to be able to spend time. Your last photo is otherworldly!! Gorgeous! ;>)

Phoenix C. said...

Thank you Carol! The year has indeed been wonderful, and the landscape a real inspiration!

The Solitary Walker said...

Nice to have you back. And more chocolate please! (And yoghurt, come to that.)

Phoenix C. said...

Thank you SW! Look out for more chocolate (and joghurt) ...

Lona said...

Hi Monica. Good to see you back again.
What beautiful scenery and images in your previous posting. I would love to walk along the paths.
The sun shining through the leaves looks so pretty. I love crisp sunny days and the clear blue skies this time of the year.

Lona said...

I am so sorry I know Monica is not your name. I am having a "Duh" day. Getting old and forgetful! LOL!

Phoenix C. said...

Thank you Hocking Hills Gardener! Glad you like the photos - we've got another lovely sunny day today, perfect for clearing leaves.

I'm always forgetting people's names!

Kathryn said...

You do live in a very beautiful world, indeed. It's a joy to witness! Thank you for sharing through your lens!

Phoenix C. said...

Thank you Kathryn, I'm glad my photos bring you joy!

Malyss said...

I'd like so much to go for a stroll there..; it's so quiet and peaceful!

Phoenix C. said...

It is a wonderful place for a stroll, Malyss, and I always feel refreshed after being there!