Llangrannog Beach with deck chairs

Llangrannog Beach with deck chairs.

Approximately A4 (bit wider)
Measurement: 23.5cm x 11cm

Professional quality print of an original work of art in soft pastel by Jude Whitehead.

Artist insight:

It's a classic day at Llangrannog beach. Gazing in awe at the majesty of the large, weathered stack known as the Carreg Bica with its wonderfully characterful rock strata, colourful tide marks and resident molluscs and seaweed.

Waiting till the tide goes out enough to take a stroll around past the 'frog' as it’s affectionately known, to the second bay along - Cilborth, where it is even more peaceful still.

Soaking up some sun and the outstanding beauty of it all, breathing in the fresh sea air, wriggling your toes in the pristine, soft golden sand.

Sitting on deck chairs, catching up with all the family chat. Sunny one minute, then the big grey clouds roll in and it looks even more incredible, yet gets a bit cool. And is the threat of rain and cold enough to put us off? Is it bloody heckers like. Just wait a few minutes till the weather changes again, put on another layer, play cricket or get your hot flask out. If there’s a quick downpour – put a towel over your head or dash for the bus shelter with the rest of the beach. If it gets proper cold and rainy then it might be time to get your packamac out or just pop to the pub for a bit of a warmth and refreshment. Can't say fairer than that.

This unique standing stone is phenomenal - the Carreg Bica. Apparently it was formed by soft sediment during the late Ordovician period in the Paleozoic Era - meaning "ancient life" and witnessed the first mass extinction event recorded in rock. The period spans from 541 to 252 million years ago – far more than we can possibly comprehend. And it looks stunning whatever the weather.

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