In 1904 , Hunter made a visit to Paris , funded by his earnings as an illustrator . He was inspired by the numerous artistic experiences there , and became fully resolved to take up oil painting . When he returned to San Francisco in 1905 , he began preparing for his first solo exhibition , which was to be held the following year . However , Hunter 's early work was destroyed in the fire that followed the 1906 San Francisco earthquake , and he returned to Scotland shortly afterwards , settling in Glasgow . Initially he continued to make his living there primarily as an illustrator . His oil painting began with still lifes on black backgrounds , influenced by the Dutch style
1906 San Francisco earthquake
1906 San Francisco earthquake
Leslie Hunter