Paintings by 'glesca artist' (Read 71,152 times)

[glesca artist]

M C Escher's waterfall depicts a watercourse that flows in a zigzag along the long sides of two elongated Penrose triangles (the impossible triangle) so that it ends up two storeys higher than it began. The resulting waterfall, forming the short sides of both triangles drives the mill water wheel. In this optical illusion, the water can run endlessly and keep spinning the mill wheel.

My rendering of Escher's waterfall is painted using acrylic on canvas board measuring 400 x 300mm (16" x 12"). The painting is protected by two coats of satin varnish and was signed and dated by me.



If you have a favourite optical illusion that you would like me to paint contact me by email.

[glesca artist]

My painting, "Some Fruit and a Glass of Wine" is an original composition painted using acrylic on canvas board measuring 400 x 300mm (16" x 12"). The painting is signed and dated by me.

If you have a photograph of a favourite still life composition you would like as an original acrylic painting, please contact me by email.

[glesca artist]

My painting Family Fitba' is an original composition showing the Kerr family playing football and being watched and cheered by other family members along the touchline. It was commissioned by Margot Kerr as a birthday present for one of her brothers who lives in the USA. Margot is the one on the extreme right of the painting with her dog, Blue. The painting was rendered using acrylic on canvas board measuring 610 x 455mm (24" x 18") and is protected by two coats of gloss varnish.

[glesca artist]

My painting Kippen Street, Coatdyke was commissioned by Brian McKenna as a birthday present for a family member residing in Australia. It was rendered using acrylic on canvas board measuring 508 x 406mm (20" x 16") and is protected by two coats of gloss varnish.

[Webmaister]

Glad tae hear yer work is being commisioned pal.

I never tire of seeing your paintings especially the Glesca wans

See Glesca Artist's webpage 24/7 oan the GlescaPals website.

[glesca artist]

My paintings using GlescaPals black and white photographs as reference.

Dalmarnock Bridge



Dalmarnock Road/ Dale Street




Ruby Street Tram Depot



Dalmarnock Tollhouse



The first bridge across the River Clyde at Dalmarnock was built in 1821 by the Road Trustees. This was a wooden "pay" bridge and a tollhouse was built at 556 Dalmarnock Road, opposite its junction with Springfield Road, around 1820 to collect the toll for traffic using the bridge and the road between Dalmarnock and Rutherglen. The tollhouse, famous for its chimney above the front door, was latterly used as commercial premises and a doctor's surgery. The building was only recently demolished as part of the redevelopment of Dalmarnock.

My painting shows the tollhouse as it might have looked in the early 19th century with Carters stopping to pay their dues after crossing Dalmarnock Bridge from Rutherglen which is depicted in the background.

glesca artist can bring to life your favourite black and white photograph at a very reasonable cost. Why don't you contact me and ask for a quote

[glesca artist]

Prior to 1821, when the first bridge was built, and since Roman times there was a ford across the River Clyde close to where Dalmarnock Bridge stands today. The earliest history of Dalmarnock is strongly associated with the Ford. In medieval times it was probably used by the masons who helped build Glasgow Catherdral as they travelled to and from Rutherglen. Mary Queen of Scots is alleged to have used Dalmarnock Ford as she fled south following her defeat at the Battle of Langside in 1568.

My painting, "Dalmarnock Ford" shows how the ford might have looked in the early 19th century as a four-horse drawn carriage takes travellers across the river from Rutherglen. The painting using acrylic on canvas board measures 406 x 305mm (approx. 16"x12"). It was signed and dated by me in October 2009.



More examples of paintings by glesca artist can be seen on his web site www.glescapals.com/profiles/wneilly.htm which was designed by Webmaister himself.

[glesca artist]

Winnie was adopted by my daughter Vivienne from the Cats Protection on 18 February 2006. It was reckoned that Winnie was three years of age. She was a feral cat who lived around DiMaggio's Restaurant in Hamilton. She had been knocked down in 2004 and sustained injuries that left her blind in the left eye, a broken left leg, broken pelvis and sternum. Winnie later became deaf and died on 21 September 2009 from cancer of the bowel and pancreas. She was buried beside Tendi, Nutty, Ebony and Patz in my back garden. This drawing using graphite on extra smooth Bristol Board was completed, signed and dated by me in September 2009.

[glesca artist]

My painting, Child and Kitten was painted from a reference photo taken by a mobile camera. Painted on canvas board measuring 508 x 406mm (20" x 16") it is protected by two coats of satin varnish.

[glesca artist]

Winter images of Bridgeton Cross in the 1950's painted by me using acrylic on canvas board measuring 20" x 16" (508 x 406mm).

The charity Glasgow City Heritage Trust who recently contributed £50,000 towards the restoration of the Umbrella at Bridgeton Cross during 2010 wrote: "We came across your wonderful paintings of the area on the internet. We really like your paintings and would like to use a digital image of Winter at Bridgeton Cross in our annual Christmas Card this year".

Glesca Artist has already used Snowing at Bridgeton Cross on his Christmas card and mouse mat this year.

Snowing at Bridgeton Cross



A Wet Wintry Night at Bridgeton Cross



Winter at Bridgeton Cross

[glesca artist]

My painting of the "Citizens Theatre"was commissioned by Glesca Pal Joyce who particularly wanted Des Dillion's, "Singin' I'm No A Billy He's A Tim" on the billboards as this played at the theatre in June 2009. The poster shows Scott Kyle as "Billy" and Colin Little as "Tim". It is painted using acrylic on canvas board measuring 508 x 406 mm (20" x 16") and is protected by two coats of gloss varnish. It was signed and dated by me in August 2009.




Both the Citizens Theatre and the NLP Theatre Company have posted an image of my painting on their web sites. There is also a hyperlink from the Citizens back to GlescaPals website.

[glesca artist]

Michael Doyle of Cumbernauld commissioned this painting, "Backcourt Fitba'" as a present for his wife. The painting is after "The Young Firm" by John M Boyd. I used acrylic on canvas board measuring 508 x 406 mm (20"x16") and protected the painting with two coats of gloss varnish.

[glesca artist]

Moira Kyle of Middlesborough bought my painting, "Rutherglen Town Hall" as a birthday present for her husband who used to live in Rutherglen. I used acrylic on canvas board measuring 508 x 406 mm (20"x16")and protected the painting with two coats of gloss varnish.

[glesca artist]

My painting "Vivienne Beauty Salon" uses acrylic on canvas board measuring 406 x 305 mm (16"x12"). It is protected by two coats of gloss varnish. Vivienne Beauty Salon was established by my daughter and was the first Guinot appointed beauty salon to be established in Hamilton. It traded from 1997 until 2013.

[glesca artist]

This study of the two lions guarding the Hamilton Mausoleum uses a limited watercolour palette of the three primary colours - blue, red and yellow. The paintings are on Bockingford watercolour acid free paper (300gsm/140lbs) measuring 305 x 225mm (12"x9") and 280 x 254mm (11"x10"). They were signed and dated by me in early 2006 and are some of my first paintings using watercolour.

[glesca artist]

Another example of an early limited palette watercolour "Benalmedina Marina, Spain." painted by me on Bockingford acid free paper (300gsm/140lbs) and measuring 280 x 175mm (11"x 7").

[glesca artist]

A further example, "Goldhill, Shaftsbury, Dorset" of an early watercolour using a limited palette of red, blue and yellow. The scene, made famous by the "Hovis" television advert, is painted on Bockingford acid free paper (300gsm/140lbs) measuring 330 x 225mm (13"x9").

[Webmaister]

There you have it 'Pals - merr paintings by oor very own 'Glesca Artist' ;D great stuff.

A painting by 'Glesca Artist' wid make a lovely present for that someone special in your life.

Birthday's - Anniversaries - in fact any occasion. A wonderful and unique gift.

NO ;D I'm not on commission I just truly believe we have excellent talent oan GlescaPals and their wares be it a painting or a book will make a lifetime gift.
PS they're no getting any younger so get in therr quick

[glesca artist]

Lynne Highway, Edinburgh, bought this 508 x 406mm (20" x 16") original acrylic painting, "A Wet Wintry Night At Bridgeton Cross" as a Christmas present for her gran.



Looking southwards, Dalmarnock Road is to the left beyond the Umbrella with Main Street to the right of the number 26 tramcar enroute to Scotstoun via Partick. The tramcar on the left, number 26A, is en route to Shawfield via Main Street, Bridgeton. James Street is located to the right of the two motor vehicles, entering the cross from Main Street at Cockburns the Chemist. The number 106 trolley bus travelled from Millerston to Govan along James Street. The Carter is heading towards the coal depot in Dalmarnock Road located between Dalmarnock Tollhouse, at Springfield Road, and Dalmarnock Railway Station.

Lynne Highway wrote "I just wanted to let you know my gran loves her painting - it looks great hanging up and even better than it does on-line. Definitely my most successful Christmas present this year."

[Webmaister]

wan o mah favourites 'Pal.