Winter Solace Ballintoy Mussenden Temple is one of

Mussenden Temple is one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic landmarks perched on the cliff edge at Downhill Demesne

Known as a ‘raised beach’ it has been made more famous in recent years as a filming location for ‘Game of Thrones’

This view looks deceptively like an exotic location on the other side of the world but it is in fact

The iconic ‘Arcadia’ is one of my favourite places to visit to enjoy a coffee with spectacular views of the beautiful East strand and Whiterocks beaches

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Winter Solace Ballintoy Mussenden Temple is one ofThis original acrylic painting is my interpretation of a reference photo taken by Debbie Savage, who kindly granted me permission to use her beautiful Winter image. It is an uplifting Winter scene showing the sun rising behind a group of trees creating dramatic rays of shadow on the snow below. The cool tones I have used for the snow contrast beautifully with the warm glowing sky to create a dramatic yet calming painting, hence the title 'Winter