Lilian (Lil) Neilson 1939 - 1998 Artist. Born in Kirkcaldy, Neilson trained at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee (1955-60), with a brief period at Hospitalfield House in Arbroath, where she became friendly with Joan Eardley (1921-63). Following time travelling in Europe, she joined Eardley in Catterline (Aberdeenshire) where Neilson painted powerful landscapes. She moved to Norfolk for a time in the 1980s but returned to Catterline, living their until shortly before she died. She died in Aberdeen. Use the tabs on the right of this page to see other parts of this entry
Artist. Born in Kirkcaldy, Neilson trained at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee (1955-60), with a brief period at Hospitalfield House in Arbroath, where she became friendly with Joan Eardley (1921-63). Following time travelling in Europe, she joined Eardley in Catterline (Aberdeenshire) where Neilson painted powerful landscapes. She moved to Norfolk for a time in the 1980s but returned to Catterline, living their until shortly before she died. She died in Aberdeen.
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