In many parts of the world the fishermen painted their houses bright colours so that when they were at sea they could look over the waves and spot their homes.  I guess it gave them courage in the middle of danger and loneliness.

This was done in procreate on the ipad, from imagination.

Procreate speedpaint tobermory painted houses Copyright Andy S Gray 2019

Procreate speedpaint tobermory painted houses Copyright Andy S Gray 2019