The church in St Monans in the lovely East Neuk of Fife must be one of the most precariously positioned in Scotland .
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