Alasdair Gray drawing :

Alasdair Gray drawing

I was meaning to contribute a picture to a small show of famous Glaswegians or “famous weegies”. When I helped out Alasdair with his mural last year I wanted to do a picture of him working in his West end flat (such high ceilings) at his desk with his books and paintings. I missed the show running out of time but wanted to finish it anyhow.

Published: March 30, 2011

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Comments

This is absolutely phenomenal.
I’m a quite stunned.
Please, please let me know if this is ever going to be available as print.
C

posted by Chris McLaughlin on 03.31.11 at 12:45 am

Dear Wil,
Ohhhh!!! What a wonderful work!! Beyond language expression. Thank you for sharing it.
Kind regards, Sadami

posted by Sadami on 03.31.11 at 3:50 am

A beautiful composition. The colours work perfectly and all the detail is mesmerizing. It certainly must have taken you a long time to plan and execute this painting. The more I examine this painting, the more I discover. For instance, in front of Alasdair there appears to be a small mirror. It makes me wonder what he’s using it for.
I’m just curious about the size of this work. My guess is at least 20 x 30 inches. And I expect it to be a watercolour?
Thanks for posting this captivating work.

posted by Michael Lukyniuk on 03.31.11 at 1:51 pm

Thanks Chris, yes I do plan on making it a print. I’m having a mini exhibition sometime next month in Glasgow and should have something available then.

Thanks Sadami

thanks Michael, there are alot of nick knacks among the shelves. Even a skull directly infront of the desk.

yes there’s a mirror behind the bookshelves around Alasdair’s desk. I think it helps brightening the room as shelves can be quite dark (also handy for selfportraits?). Sizewise its a bit smaller than A3.

posted by Wilbur on 03.31.11 at 6:42 pm