Downtown Glasgow, Scotland

Here are two scenes from downtown Glasgow in the heart of the shopping district, the old building on the very right of the painting with the mossy bricks is the museum. The museum used to be a house back in the 19th century before it was donated to the city. On the left are some early 20th century style buildings with living space on the top floors and retail on the bottom. In the background is  more modern steel and glass office building. I liked the contrast between these constructions, the old being made in stone, the medium built with wood and brick, and the new with steel and glass. This also tells part of the story of Glasgow, and ancient trading center that went through many booms and busts over the years. In the 1990's they worked a lot on improving the living conditions and community atmosphere in the city. It was a great place to be for a visit. And yes, it was raining when I did this painting, although very lightly. I was lucky though because just when I finished it really started to pour. On another day I painted a similarly themed painting in the downtown, the weather was better for this one. It is near the central square where a lot of people (and pigeons) hang out. The pink building is an apartment complex, it actually had a slogan written on it but I left that out since the pattern was difficult enough as it was to capture on a small painting surface.

5.5 x 7.5" hot press watercolours, Sept. 2018