{"product_id":"botanic-gardens-glasgow-fine-art-print","title":"THE BOTANIC GARDENS, GLASGOW","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Botanic Gardens, Great Western Road, Glasgow. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eJune 2021 — The Glasgow Parks \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCOVID-19 Lockdown Series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSitting at the top of Byres Road, the Botanic Gardens are a cornerstone of West End life. By June 2021, as the city navigated the slow, cautious easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, the park became a living study in a community gradually letting its guard down after months of strict isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print documents a subtle turning point in our collective mindset. While lockdown rules kept the iconic Kibble Palace and grand glasshouses firmly locked, the surrounding grounds became an essential open-air refuge where the pandemic's pervasive tension began to soften into something distinctly more relaxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook closely at the scene to spot the nuances of that transitional summer: crowds lounging across the sunlit lawns with an easy, unhurried warmth; yet scattered along the paths, one or two individuals continue to wear face masks—a quiet visual reminder of lingering vigilance amid our expanding freedoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt captures a community mid-exhale: an authentic record of how we adapted to shifting lockdown rules, finding comfort and connection in the outdoors even while the doors to our most cherished indoor spaces remained closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Artistic Process \u0026amp; Technique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% Hand-Drawn (Zero AI):\u003c\/b\u003e Every line and figure is drawn entirely by hand by the artist, without artificial intelligence or algorithmic filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Layering \u0026amp; Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fusing fine ink drawing, fluid watercolour washes, and subtle photographic elements, the piece is built up layer by layer for rich colour depth and clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrictly Limited Edition:\u003c\/b\u003e Run of strictly 30 prints. Once sold out, the scene will be permanently altered for any future editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMuseum Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Printed on thick, premium matte paper using water-based inkjet techniques for sharp detail and long-lasting fade resistance. Supplied unframed and shipped direct. Includes an emailed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e The Botanic Gardens, Glasgow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e12\" x 18\" (Horizontal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFraming:\u003c\/b\u003e Sold Unframed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IB PATERSON at Human Creativity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54239441191249,"sku":"GP_002","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/0417\/9537\/files\/botanic-gardens-park-glasgow-lockdown-illustration-IBPaterson-0016.jpg?v=1788778607","url":"https:\/\/humancreativity.co\/products\/botanic-gardens-glasgow-fine-art-print","provider":"IB Paterson @ HUMAN CREATIVITY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}