Norman J McCaig: A Painter of Coastal Ireland Norman J McCaig (1929-2000) was a celebrated Irish watercolorist whose canvases captured the rugged beauty and tranquil spirit of Connemara and the Irish coastline. Born in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, McCaig possessed an innate fascination with the natural world—particularly the sea—which would profoundly shape his artistic vision and become the cornerstone of his distinctive style. His l…