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Irene Halliday
A Life Immersed in Colour: The Story of Irene Halliday Irene May Halliday (1931-2023) was a Scottish painter whose life and work were deeply intertwined with the landscapes and people around her. Born in Kingsmuir, Angus, she developed an early passion for art that would shape her entire existence. Her artistic journey began at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee between 1948 and 1953, where she benefited from the tutelage o
f Alberto Morrocco, a significant figure in Scottish painting known for his vibrant use of colour and expressive brushwork. This foundational training instilled in Halliday a love for capturing light and atmosphere, qualities that would become hallmarks of her distinctive style. Early Career and Influences Halliday’s early career saw her embrace watercolour, oils, and gouache as primary mediums. Her work quickly gained recognition, l…
