Abigail McLellan facts for kids
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Abigail McLellan
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| Born | 11 July 1969 Middlesbrough
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| Died | 11 October 2009 (aged 40) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Alma mater | Glasgow School of Art, Cincinnati University |
| Known for | painting |
| Partner(s) | Alasdair Wallace |
Abigail McLellan (born July 11, 1969 – died October 11, 2009) was a talented artist from Scotland. She was known for her beautiful paintings. Her artwork was often shown at the Rebecca Hossack Gallery and the Glasgow Print Studio.
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About Abigail McLellan's Life
Abigail McLellan was born in Middlesbrough, England. Her father worked as an engineer. When she was 12 years old, her family moved to Dumfries, Scotland. She had two older sisters.
Her Art Education
Abigail loved art and studied at the famous Glasgow School of Art. In 1987, she also got a special scholarship to study at Cincinnati University in the United States. Later, she continued her art studies in Paris, France, at the Cite Internationale des Arts studios. Her work was even displayed at the National Portrait Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy.
Facing Challenges with Strength
In 1998, while in Japan, Abigail started to feel unwell. She was later diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a condition that affects the body's nervous system. Even with this illness, Abigail was determined to live her life fully. She continued to go to her art studio, even walking up four flights of stairs for as long as she could. When she could no longer stand, she kept working from her wheelchair. She was a very dedicated artist.
Her Unique Painting Style
Abigail McLellan was famous for her still-life paintings. These paintings often showed simple images of single plants, flowers, or other items. She placed these items against backgrounds filled with rich, deep colors. Her art was greatly influenced by Japanese art traditions. Scottish art also played a big part in her work. She created her paintings by carefully adding many layers of acrylic paint onto the canvas. This detailed process made her art very special.
Her Legacy and Family
Abigail was known for being a very hard worker. She was in her studio painting on the very day she had to go to the hospital for the last time. She passed away a week later, at the age of 40, due to complications from multiple sclerosis.
Abigail met her partner, a painter named Alasdair Wallace, at the Glasgow School of Art. They were together for 18 years before they got married in 2009, the same year she passed away.
