Sheila McClean facts for kids
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Sheila McClean
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| Born | 13 August 1932 Moville, Irish Free State
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| Died | 5 August 2016 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Teacher, Artist |
| Spouse(s) | Raymond McClean |
| Children | 2 |
Sheila McClean, RUA, (August 13, 1932 – August 5, 2016) was a talented Irish painter. She was known for her beautiful artworks in the impressionist style. Her paintings often showed the amazing landscapes and seascapes of Ireland.
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Sheila McClean's Life and Art
Sheila McClean grew up in Moville, County Donegal, Ireland. She went to Thornhill College in Derry, Northern Ireland. Later in her life, she lived in Derry. She loved to paint the land and sea around her home.
What Others Said About Her Art
Many people admired Sheila McClean's work. Derek Hill, another famous painter, said her art captured the feeling of Donegal. He felt her paintings showed the beauty of the region.
Joseph McWilliams, a well-known artist, also praised her work. He said her landscapes were truly "painted" landscapes. He noted how her bogland scenes used rich textures and colors. These details made her art feel very real.
Sheila McClean herself talked about why she painted. She said painting was a way for her to express herself. She wanted her art to connect her feelings with how she used paint. She believed the paint itself was the image.
Where You Can See Her Art
Sheila McClean's paintings are part of many important collections. This means her art is kept in special places for people to see.
- National Self Portrait Collection, Limerick.
- Derek Hill Collection, County Donegal.
- D.F.P (NI Civil Service).
- UTV Collection, Belfast.
- The Harverty Trust.
- Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) Offices, Belfast.
- UNISON Collection, NI & UK.
Special Art Projects
Sheila McClean also completed several special art projects, known as commissions.
- Stations of the Cross, St. Pious X Church, Moville, Co. Donegal.
- Belfast Calendar 1991
See also
- List of painters
- List of Irish artists
