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Isabella Plantation, Richmond Park watercolour 11x14 (c) Tessa Spanton
This painting was commissioned as a wedding present. The proposal had taken place in the Isabella plantation and the couple are shown in the painting.
I have painted in this beautiful place and taken may photos there over the years. I first discovered it when I was teaching at White Lodge in Richmond Park. (The Royal Ballet school's lower school.)
In April and May bluebells, camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons put on a splendid show. Candelabra primulas grow by the streams and there are wafts of scent from some of the azaleas.
When I did the painting the bright colours had gone and the trees were bare. I went there to watch people strolling along the paths to help with placing the figures in the painting.
It was a pleasure doing a painting of this lovely place to mark such an important milestone in this couple's life.
6 comments:
Tessa that's lovely, a beautiful painting and the story made me fill up - so sweet! What a wonderful wedding gift.
So beautiful, Tessa! What a wonderful gift!
So beautiful, Tessa! What a wonderful gift!
Aaah, how romantic! I am reminded of my engagement moment, in Dublin. Whenever it comes up in conversation, my husband says "You know, I actually said will you CARRY me, I was feeling so tired..." Bless.
Beautiful painting Tessa, and the Isabella is also one of my most favourite places. My parents lived close by, so it always reminds me of them whenever I visit.
Beautiful Tessa and I imagine it was lovely to bring to life with colour considering you painted it in winter with bare trees :)
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