Paintings by 'glesca artist' (Read 71,091 times)

[geordie]

Dec 1, 2009 16:26:34 GMT glesca artist said:

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.

Mu Uncle Tommy and Aunty Moira

[Webmaister]

Lovely ah jist love how GlescaPals brings it aw the gither ;D

[glesca artist]

A small world indeed geordie. ;D

[glesca artist]

Two GlescaPals black and white photographs were used as reference for my painting, "Dreepin' Aff A Dyke". This original acrylic painting shows the Wembley Bar at the corner of Dunn Street and Baltic Street in the east end of Glasgow. It was completed by me in March 2009 and was purchased by Brian Collins, Ardrossan.



The Wembley Bar was a favourite haunt of local glescapals. In my painting the tenements in Baltic Street are in the process of being demolished due to re-development of the area in the late 1960's. The background tenements front Dalmarnock Road between Dunn Street and Fairbairn Street.

In the foreground some young glescapals are kickin' a ba' aboot while two weans are climbin' and dreepin' aff a dyke. I've used artistic license to show a couple of gas street lamps wi' a wee lassie swingin' on a rope attached tae wan o' the lamp posts. I'm no' sure if the other wee lassie hingin' oan tae the clothes pole is watchin' her pal swingin' or the boys playin' fitba'.

Ah'm currently working on "Hingin' Oot a Windae" which shows the Wembley Bar in its all its glory and a wummin who lives above the public hoose watching weans playin' fitba in Dunn Street. Hope tae finish the painting soon.

[glesca artist]

A GlescaPals black and white photograph of the Wembley Bar was used as reference for my painting "Hingin' Oot A Windae". The painting on canvas board measures 406 x 305mm (approx. 16" x 12") and is protected by two coats of gloss varnish. It was signed and dated by me in June 2011.



The Wembley Bar situated at the corner of Dunn Street and Baltic Street in the east end of Glasgow was owned by Benny McGowan and Benny's father "pop" cut a dash dressed in collar, tie, waistcoat and long white apron as he tended his customers. A local man, Archie Savage, who also worked in the public house as a Bartender, was responsible for the unique sign writing.

GlescaPals Webmaister lived at 202 Baltic Street just a couple of closes along from the public house before moving round the corner to Fairbairn Street. His uncle, John Mullen, lived at 254 Dunn Street and both John and Webmaister's Da, Jimmy McArthur, drank in the Wembley Bar. Webmaister's Da told him the story that you could stand across the street and look into the Dunn Street corner window and see from the large bar mirror who was inside drinking. His Da was caught a few times playing dominoes by Webmaister's Mammy. His Da eventually asked Benny to get the mirror moved or put up blinds. Sadly the Wembley Bar and the surrounding tenements were demolished in the late 1960's and early 1970's as part of the Glasgow Eastern Area Regeneration (GEAR) project.

My painting shows a wummin hingin' oot a windae above the Wembley Bar and watching two boys playing fitba' in their Rangers and Celtic strips. Two locals also watch from the Dunn Street entrance of the pub. Two wee lassies are playing peever in Baltic Street ootside the pub entrance and next tae close number 206.

[Ronnie]

Wonderful paintings Glesca artist.

[glesca artist]

It's great tae get feedback aboot mah paintings, especially when it's positive.

Thanks Ronnie

[kathy]

I was looking forward to u posting this painting and i wasnt disapointed i think it's brilliant i jist love the two wee lassies playing peever u have captured the era to a T and of course the pub my da worked in for a long time i remember Benny well and pop wonder where they are now ? he was a lovely man remember he invited my ma and da down to Dunoon for the day me and my sister too had a great day dont know if he owned the house or rented it for a holiday and jist invited my da and his family down for the day for a treat eh last i heard he lived in Armadale st dennistoun but moved years ago hope his family are faring well would love to know

[mags]

Must be wonderful to have such a great talent like this .

[scotchpotch]

I am impressed with the quality of these paintings, especially the Bridgeton Cross ones in the snow. The vibrant colours really stand out. I've looked at your work on all 4 pages of your website.

If someone was writing a children's book and the story took place in Glasgow, I can just imagine your illustrations bringing life to the words.

You're a very talented Glesca Pal - The Glesca Goya ;D

[glesca artist]

I'm delighted to learn that you are impressed with the quality of my paintings scotchpotch.

According to Wikipedia .... Francisco Goya, the Spanish painter, was regarded both as the last of the Old Masters and the first of the Moderns. Goya was a court painter to the Spanish Crown and the imaginative element in his art, as well as his bold handling of paint, provided a model for the work of later generations of artists....

To be considered as the Glesca Goya is praise indeed but totally undeserved.

[Webmaister]

smashing paintings GlescaArtist ah jist love them !

see BALTIC STREET

and DUNN STREET

[glesca artist]

GlescaPal wee barra treated herself to this graphite drawing of "Nutty" a black/white domestic cat that was six months old when we got him on 8 May 1989.



Nutty was a very friendly cat who would delight in bringing his pals home to enjoy a free meal whilst relaxing in his garden. His best pal was Thomas (Garfield) an orange/white domestic cat who was abandoned within the estate but was later adopted and treated like a lord by his new owners. Nutty died of kidney failure on 18 March 2000, aged 11 years, and was buried in our garden beside his sister Tendi.

The graphite drawing was completed on Extra Smooth Bristol Board (250gsm/115lbs) measuring 297 x 210mm (approx 12" x 8"). It was signed and dated by me in September 2011.

[glesca artist]

GlescaPal wee barra also treated herself to this graphite drawing of "Patz".



Patz an abandoned black/white domestic cat "lived" in our garden shed for about 7 years before deciding to come into the house permanently in 2001. This was only after he had been captured by the Cats Protection League following a severe injury to his right eye. Patz who was FIV positive showed that he was greatly appreciative of the help given to him. He had to have four teeth removed and following his dental operation aids kicked in. He was put to sleep on 24 May 2003 and was buried in our garden beside his other feline friends.

The graphite drawing was completed on Extra Smooth Bristol Board (250gsm/115lbs) measuring 297x 210 mm (approx 12" x 8"). It was signed and dated by me in September 2011.

[Deleted]

Hi Pals,

This is a canvas print of Bridgeton Cross hanging proudly on my wall

[glesca artist]

I've had inquiries from some Glesca Pals who would like to purchase a PRINT of my paintings rather than an ORIGINAL.

GlescaPal Eddie kindly agreed to help me by converting a digital image of my painting, Winter at Bridgeton Cross - 1950's onto a framed canvas print. The result is shown above in Eddie's post. The print is the same size as the original acrylic painting and measures 508 x 406mm (20"x16").

It is printed on 100% cotton canvas weighing 400gsm - the best quality available on the market and framed using real artist's stretcher bars with a frame depth of 19mm. The inks used are of the finest quality and produce rich and vibrant colours, helping to bring the print to life and very much like the original acrylic painting.

Unfortunately, the cost of printing onto canvas has been found to be prohibitive and I am therefore not able to provide canvas prints cost effectively.

[glesca artist]

I am now able to provide MOUNTED PAPER PRINTS from digital images of my original paintings. The digital images are printed onto 180gsm gloss photo paper and mounted onto 1.4mm thick white core board with a bevelled edge. The mounts, coloured glacier (textured), are designed to fit a 40cm x 30cm (approx. 16" x 12") photo frame and have an aperture size of 25cm x 20cm (approx. 10" x 8"). Each mounted print is sealed in a transparent sleeve.

These are available for £20, excluding postage and packaging and can also be picked up from my home in Hamilton to save on P&P costs.

Mounted paper prints make an excellent, cost effective, gift for family and friends.

[kathy]

Here is my print in a frame sorry it is not at it's best due to light and being in a glass frame but it give you an idea, I am delighted with it.

[glesca artist]

Smashin' kathy and I'm delighted that you're delighted with the print. It's a first for both of us.

You are the first person to purchase the first mounted print from an original painting by glesca artist.

[kathy]

Aye well it actually looks a lot better on my wall than it does in the photo I have put on ? sorry about that not too good wie photo's.