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Lilias Conroy is a Scottish artist who paints on silk.[1]

Education

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Conroy's has stated that her only formal training was two days learning at Galashiels College of Textiles.[2]

Career

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Conroy uses the Gutta Resist technique to portray images of architecture in raw silk.[3] In December 2023, she painted the backdrop for Jonathon Stone's production of the Ya Wee Beauty And The Beastie pantomime at the Kings Theatre in Kirkcaldy.[4][5]

Personal Life

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Lilias Conroy married Pat Conroy in 2011.[1] She is based in Crail.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b Stewart-Robertson, Tristan (2020-04-23). "Family pay tribute to Barrhead's 'good man' Pat Conroy". Barrhead News. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  2. ^ Yap, Kylie (3 May 2022). "Maker of the Month: Silk by Lilias Conroy, Art on Silk". The Drapers Shop.
  3. ^ Byrne, Pat (3 April 2016). "Dear Green Place – Exhibition at the Thistle Gallery, Saturday. March 19th– Sunday, April 3rd, 2016". Pat's Guide - Glasgow West End.
  4. ^ Crow, Allan (2023-12-10). "Curtain rises on Scotland's smallest pro panto with a huge heart – Ya Wee Beauty & The Beastie". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  5. ^ Oliver, Beth (2024-01-08). "Kirkcaldy panto song moved audiences to tears as it struck poignant chord". Fife Today. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  6. ^ Crow, Allan (2023-10-13). "Kirkcaldy High Street becomes backdrop for Kings Theatre's big wee panto". Fife Today. Retrieved 2025-04-20.