The Great Oak Bookshop greeting card by Amanda Skipsey
Llanidloes is set in the midst of a relatively mountainous area, part of the old county of Montgomeryshire, though the 'mountains' have gently rounded edges and are more like inviting hills. The scenery and access to wilderness landscapes make the town popular with walkers and wildlife enthusiasts.
The hills surrounding Llanidloes are rich in minerals and you can still see evidence of old silver and lead mines. Traces of mining activity are noticeable on the scenic route from Llanidloes to Machynlleth. Lead smelting flourished in the 19th century, with local smelters fed by ore from the prolific Bryn Tail mine - at one time the most productive lead mine in the world.
A5 greeting card with envelope featuring one of Amanda Skipsey's colourful images.
Printed in the UK on environmental responsible carbon captured card stock with envelope made from recycled FSC paper.
AK Skipsey is an artist living in Rhayader, the gateway to the captivating Elan Valley of mid-Wales. Inspired by the Cambrian mountains and the quirky Welsh towns and villages that surround her, Skipsey has a passion for lively and vibrant colour, combined with a sense of community, mystery and intrigue. Each evocative canvas reveals to the onlooker a unique tale.
