The Clyde Puffer-Steady Through Still Waters
 
A relic of Scotland’s maritime heritage, the Clyde Puffer drifts through the quiet canal, its sturdy frame cutting a bold shape against the glassy reflection below. In expressive layers of acrylic, the water shimmers with life—cool blues and muted greens merging into soft ripples, mirroring the passage of time.
 
The funnel, stand tall on the little boat, a reminder of the journeys it has taken—the cargo carried, the waves braved, the hands that worked its decks. My brushstrokes capture its essence, the metal worn with history, the presence unwavering, a vessel both practical and poetic.
 
The banks of the canal lean in, lined with soft grasses and distant structures, watching as the Puffer moves onward, a quiet force against the stillness of the water. Here, in this scene, nostalgia lingers, the past and present meeting in a single brushstroke, a tribute to resilience, purpose, and the enduring beauty of Scotland’s waterways.
 
Please remember to have a look at my The Tartan Puffer Books, which you can find in the Merchandise Section of the website.
 
 
Order Prints
 
6x4" Framed Prints £10
10x8" Framed Prints £17
20x16" Framed Prints £40
 
Delivery
 
For all overseas purchases please Email-neil@arttoon.co.uk in the first instance.