Josie Gilbert

Tighnabruaich, Argyll, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Tucked on the scenic Cowal peninsula, Tighnabruaich is a small village with a peaceful & relaxing atmosphere. Stunning views over the Kyles of Bute and the sea loch make it perfect for photos, with traditional buildings lining the waterfront and a good bit of quiet charm that is still very much thriving. Tighnabruaich means “house on the bank” in Gaelic and the place has been a favourite spot for visitors for years thanks to its sailing heritage and the lovely walks along the shore. It’s got a real friendly feel that makes you want to stay longer and just soak it all in. Worth the drive for a proper peaceful wander!

Ron Lawson Scottish artist

My colored pencil drawing. ✍️ What’s your favorite vegetable?

The light in the Haller forest earlier this week was unreal.

Richelieu, Molière et madame de Pompadour y ont été baptisés. Louis XIV y a fait sa première communion, Colbert y est enterré, et Mozart y a enterré sa mère. Vous ne connaissez probablement pas son nom. L'église Saint-Eustache, aux Halles, à Paris. Après Notre-Dame, c'est la plus grande église de la capitale, avec 105 mètres de long, 44 de large et 34 sous voûte. Le chantier s'ouvre en 1532 à l'initiative de François Ier. Il durera plus d'un siècle, à cheval entre le gothique finissant et la première Renaissance. Résultat : une structure gothique habillée d'une décoration Renaissance, mariage unique à Paris. Parce qu'elle se dresse au cœur du ventre de Paris, Saint-Eustache devient au XVIIe siècle la paroisse des Halles et des grandes familles d'État. Y passent les Sully, les Colbert, les Rameau, les Marivaux. Devant ses fonts baptismaux défilent les hommes qui gouvernent la France. Les funérailles de Mirabeau y sont célébrées en avril 1791, la veille de son transfert au Panthéon. Mozart, de passage à Paris en 1778, y enterre sa mère morte dans la solitude. Le 14 avril 1844, un incendie ravage les bois de l'église. Victor Baltard la restaure, le même architecte qui construira quelques années plus tard les pavillons des Halles, juste à côté. Aujourd'hui, on la croise sans la voir, entre le Forum et la Canopée. On rate trois siècles d'histoire de France.

The three bridges over the River Forth at Queensferry, photographed within minutes of each other on a beautiful day. Which is your favourite? I mean which BRIDGE, not which photo 🤣.

It’s not so hard to imagine Scotland having glaciers, especially when one particular corrie in the Cairngorms looked like this today. Photos and videos by Paul Phillips.

I did also manage more work on layering up this one today. Still got more work to do, but progress has been made! #art #drawing #goldfinch #birds

I’ve worked more on this one the last couple of days. Still struggling, but I never find tigers at all easy to draw. #art #drawing #tiger #colouredpencilart

A beautiful sky over Loch Long in Argyll Scotland as the sun sets 🌅 Has the chilly weather actually left us as the forecast for the next week looks settled & warm 🤞 Hope everyone has a lovely evening 💙

A lovely sunny spring day at Oxburgh Estate - National Trust 💚💛🩵 #Springday #Sunny #NationalTrust @nationaltrust

Glen Nevis, Lochaber. Scottish Highlands 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏔📷

Sunset - Eilean Donan Castle, Lochalsh #Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @AmazonMGMStudio @ThePhotoHour @StormHour @VisitScotland @russellcrowe @karengillan

Lighting the void

Pretty spring light over Derwentwater. #LakeDistrict #Photography

I’ve managed a little work today. I gave up on this one a while back, but decided to do more on it today. I saw a pair of the these in my parents garden yesterday. Sometimes I put drawings to one side for weeks, months or even years. #art #drawing #goldfinch

Good morning, i’m busy stitching something new, so today let’s have a look back at my embroidery, At the Water’s edge…😊🪡🌿🌷🌸 All completely freehand stitched in January 2025. I hope you enjoy. #stitchedart #thesewingsongbird

Morning all. I’ve just been tidying through my stock this morning. Found these two beautiful fox prints in an envelope, so forgot I had them physically in stock. Think they’d look really nice on someone’s walls. #art #drawing #foxes #colouredpencilart

This is actual handmade bobbin lace. Not printed or machine-made. Every thread woven by hand using a 500-year-old technique. Still in awe every time ✨

Beinn Dhubh, Isle of Harris