Lillias Blackie Biography

Lillias Blackie was born in Leith in 1943. Although interested in art she did not start painting until 1969. Self taught, she is a keen observer of all flowers and specialises in floral subjects, inspired greatly by the French and Dutch Masters.

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She also paints landscapes but has built up a reputation as a flower artist working mainly in oil. She regularly exhibits in Edinburgh, Dunkeld, Pitlochry and in England, but has also exhibited in Germany and Holland. Her work hangs in countless homes in many countries and has also been purchased by HRH Princess Anne. This is a welcome return visit after her many previous sell-out exhibitions and this year she has concentrated on her seascapes which have proved to be a popular subject in recent times.

Lillias combines her natural talent with her memories of her time on beaches of her past, as well as the way she relates to flowers to create pieces of work that opens your eyes and mind to the beauty of her memories and talent.

Her work investigates different moods in her seascapes. Using her paint brush, she seeks to open your mind to the peace, tranquility and turmoil in the paintings she has created.