The church in St Monans in the lovely East Neuk of Fife must be one of the most precariously positioned in Scotland .
Author: Bryan
Wemyss Bay Station …… again
I’ve painted this structure many times before and intend to do some many times in the future as it’s one of my very favourite buildings . If you’ve not had the chance to see it yet , take the first opportunity to do so .
Blythswood Square
A largely monochrome and moody depiction of Glasgow nightlife in the city centre . This is a study that I began several years ago but was unhappy with and abandoned , until a few days ago . Something about the unfinished piece appealed so , in a spurt of enthusiasm I worked on it and finished to my satisfaction today .
Oran Mor
A study of the moon rising over the West-end of Glasgow . The viewpoint is the corner of Byres road and Great Western Road and is dominated by the imposing presence of the Oran Mor bar and venue . This has been created out of a converted church and is a favourite night spot for the city’s glitterati .
More Millport
The second of my larger paintings done as a commission of the lovely Millport Harbour
Bobbing Millport Boats
I was recently commissioned to produce a painting of the lovely harbour at Millport on the Scottish West-coast island of Cumbrae . I often work on several paintings on the same theme at once and I’ve managed to produce two similar (ish) ones . The client who commissioned them seems to be pleased with both and is currently deciding . I’ll post an image of the other painting , here , fairly soon .
Polina in Profile
Snow Time
Millport
Millport , on the beautiful island of Cumbrae in the Clyde estuary has , for decades been a favourite day-trip for Glaswegians seeking sun , sea and holiday alcohol . I first went there in 1987 and didn’t re-visit until very recently , when I stayed the night in the UK’s smallest cathedral on the island . This painting is the first finished piece inspired by that trip ….. but there are more to follow .
Sally Sitting
A figure study I drew last week . I found the muscles on Sally’s back and arm fascinating